Millar looking for more

David Millar yesterday announced that his return to competition after a two-year doping ban has given him the inspiration to return to the top level of the sport. "I am very happy [with my performance in the Tour], but not satisfied," Millar said.

"He fought hard in this first stage and in the other two individual time trials, getting better week by week and always showing he is a specialist and a shining example in the sport," said Virginie Ducrot Geinoz of Saunier Duval.

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