Team Cofidis (France) - Press Release: Incredible Ion Izagirre! The Basque rider put on an impressive show at the end of one of the Tour de France's finest stages. Following Victor Lafay's victory, Cofidis has now scored its 2nd victory of the Grande Boucle, and can now enjoy the vertigo of happiness so rare at the highest level of world cycling.

Ion Izaguirre:

"It's a very special emotion. Starting this Tour de France on home soil in the Basque Country gave us extra motivation, as did Victor Lafay's victory. It made us want to fight and give it our all. I fought to be in the wheels of the breakaways and then I tried my luck, I attacked and I didn't let go. I'm 34 years old, and I know that experience is invaluable. Now we're going to celebrate!