Greipel not looking for revenge after sprint success

Stage winner André Greipel (Omega Pharma-Lotto) on the podium.

Stage winner André Greipel (Omega Pharma-Lotto) on the podium. (Image credit: www.ispaphoto.com)

The thunderous cry of relief as Andre Greipel crossed the line was such that it reverberated even above the tumult of a bunch finish, but the German had carefully put a lid back on his emotions by the time he spoke with reporters after his maiden Tour de France stage win in Carmaux.

Barry Ryan
Head of Features

Barry Ryan was Head of Features at Cyclingnews. He has covered professional cycling since 2010, reporting from the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and events from Argentina to Japan. His writing has appeared in The Independent, Procycling and Cycling Plus. He is the author of The Ascent: Sean Kelly, Stephen Roche and the Rise of Irish Cycling’s Golden Generation, published by Gill Books.