Riding his third Vuelta in as many years, Magnus Backstedt says his aims for the Tour of Spain this September are ?breakaways and stage wins, and getting some good form in for the winter training.?
Clad in his Swedish national champion?s jersey and looking in good form after losing four kilos in recent weeks, the Liquigas pro. told CW before the start in Vigo that ?finishing the Vuelta well means you?re heading into the winter feeling good and in good shape. It?s a great start, long-term, for the 2008 season.?
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