Cancellara named Team CSC Saxo Bank's best rider
Team CSC-Saxo Bank's fan club picked Fabian Cancellara as the team's rider of the year for the...
Team CSC-Saxo Bank's fan club picked Fabian Cancellara as the team's rider of the year for the second consecutive year. The Swiss racer won the Olympic Games time trial in Beijing, China, in August. It was one of 11 victories this season. He also won a stage in Tour de France, Milano-Sanremo, Tirreno-Adriatico and Monte Paschi Eroica.
"It's a really nice way to end the season. I'm very happy about this," said Cancellara according to the team's website.
Cancellara captured 31.6% of the votes, Sastre finished second with 22.1%, and Andy Schleck captured the third most votes.
Previous winners of the team's title including Jens Voigt (2004-6) and Michael Sandstød (2001-2003).
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