Sastre happy with Vuelta course

Spanish pro rider Carlos Sastre and CSC directeur sportif Kim Andersen were both happy after the 2006 Vuelta a España course was revealed in Madrid on Wednesday. "I'm very satisfied with the course," Sastre said. "The Vuelta means a lot to me and alongside the Tour de France it's my main objective for next season.

"The course is very tough and there's no doubt you'll need a strong team to be a main contender for the overall win. We did a really good Vuelta this year and I'm looking forward to defending my top result," added Sastre, who finished on the podium after a strong performance in 2005.

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