Astana Cycling Team

June 11, Stage 5: Serre-Chevalier - Grenoble 143.5km

Photo by Astana Cycling Team Communication Department

Daniel Navarro won today the fifth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine in Grenoble.

The Spanish climber of the Astana team has attacked on the climb to Chamrousse. "It is important for the spirit of the team, Alberto Contador told him to attack in the climb, and encouraged him, there is a real collaboration" declared the sports director Giuseppe Martinelli.

Being nearly 27 years old (he will celebrate his birthday on July 8 this year), he won the first victory of his career and offers to the Astana team its thirteenth success since the start of the season. "This is not just a team victory, the first victory in a professional career is a unique moment, there is no word to describe it. It is above all a huge personal victory and the team is happy for him! " said Giuseppe Martinelli.

Brajkovic, Contador, Tiralongo and Jesús Hernández / Photo by Jacinto Vidarte

Photo by Jacinto Vidarte