Nairo Quintana: 'This Tour de France is a dogfight – and I'm stronger than ever'

Movistar leader Nairo Quintana says that he's in a strong position after the first week of racing in the Tour de France, and he's ready to take on Chris Froome

Chris Froome (Team Sky) battles Nairo Quintana (Movistar) on stage nine of the 2016 Tour de France

(Image credit: Graham Watson)

Nairo Quintana (Movistar) says that he is stronger than ever for the "dogfight" to come in the Tour de France over the next two weeks.

The Colombian, who has held back his attacks so far, trails leader Chris Froome (Sky) by 23 seconds on the first of two rest days.

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