Gadret delighted with third place on Plan de Corones

John Gadret (Ag2R - La Mondiale) put in a strong performance on the Plan de Corones.

John Gadret (Ag2R - La Mondiale) put in a strong performance on the Plan de Corones. (Image credit: Sirotti)

Frenchman John Gadret created a bit of a surprise by finishing third behind Stefano Garzelli (Acqua & Sapone) and Cadel Evans (BMC) in the individual time trial up to Plan de Corones at the Giro d'Italia. He welcomed the result as the best of his career so far.