Eduardo Sepulveda achieved his best ever stage race result at the highest level when he finished second in the Tour of Turkey. He even moved up one spot in the final stage after Davide Rebellin crashed out of the race.

"This isn’t the way I’d have liked to finish second in the Tour of Turkey," he said. "It’s a shame about Rebellin.  I hope he’s OK soon. To stand on the final podium, whether it is second or third, is a good result which will give me confidence. With this result, I can continue to work calmly for July (and his first Tour de France, ed.). My team with continue to gain points to keep the leadership of the Europe Tour, which is good."