Van Garderen happy in white jersey but focusing on assisting Evans

Tejay Van Garderen, white jersey, Tour de France 2012, stage two
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Tejay Van Garderen is earning the white jersey as he helps Cadel Evans defend his Tour de France title. After a strong time trial and aggressive ride yesterday up the La Toussuire climb, he leads the young riders' competition by 1-54 minutes.

"I enjoy being in the white, but it's not something I think about long term, for Paris," the American told Cycling Weekly. "If it happens, it happens, and that's awesome. If it doesn't happen, and Cadel's in yellow, that's the main goal."

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