Q & A André Greipel
Cyclist: We heard that you were considering retirement back in June last year. Is that true?
André Greipel: Exactly, those were my thoughts when I pulled out of the Critérium du Dauphiné. I was ready to stop, but my family, my coach and everybody convinced me to continue. So for me, even doing the Tour last year was already a big success. Just being there and finishing in Paris meant a lot.
What was your time like with French team Arkéa-Samsic? Did you find it odd to step down from the WorldTour to ProContinental at this
