source CTV.ca News Friday Jul.
“We have the top equipment, top technology on this team.
So I’m nothing but excited for the time trial.
I’m definitely not thinking about moving backwards.
I’m only looking forward.
The top Canadian finish at the Tour de France was in 1988 when Steve Bauer finished fourth.
After 17 stages and 83 hours, Hesjedal is slightly more than nine minutes behind the leader.
He is 2:15 behind the seventh place rider.
Last year, he became the first Canadian to win a stage in the Spanish Vuelta.
“My role changed early on in the race and I grabbed it full on.
Contador is expected to widen that gap Saturday.
