Heinrich Haussler and the Cervelo TestTeam have taken out stage one of the Tour d’Algarve in Portugal this afternoon. After the stunning stage 3 victory by Thor Hushovd in the Tour of California less than 24 hours ago, the Cervelo TestTeam has notched up another win for the 2009 season.
The race, dominated by a number of attacks, was brought back together with 8km to go when the Cervelo TestTeam hit the front and rode strong until with 1.5km to go Cervelo’s train was swamped by Quickstep riding for Weylandt. Haussler aka Hollywood, rode a tactical race to come from behind and claim victory over Van Winden and Fernandez.
Simon noted that "….the one thing that stood out for me today in my first race with the Cervelo TestTeam was how well the team worked together. I’ve been on some fantastic teams in the past however the team work at Cervelo has been a step above any professional outfit that I have been involved with. I think that is why the team has been successful in nearly all races they have started this year".
The Tour d'Algarve is being held in Portugal from the 17th to the 22nd of February.
RESULTS - STAGE 1
1st Heinrich Haussler (Ger) Cervélo TestTeam 4.31.43
2nd Dennis Van Winden (Ned) Rabobank
3rd Koldo Fernandez (Spa) Euskaltel-Euskadi
