Van Garderen finds ambitions for the Vuelta at the Dauphiné

USA's Tejay Van Garderen (HTC-Columbia) races home to fifth place for the stage.

USA's Tejay Van Garderen (HTC-Columbia) races home to fifth place for the stage. (Image credit: Sirotti)

Tejay Van Garderen claimed an unexpected result at the Dauphiné with a third place overall, an exceptional result for a neo-pro. The HTC-Columbia rider is fully aware of the significance of his performance although he had already given some indications about his potential in stage races when he finished second at the Presidential Tour of Turkey in April.