On getting invited to the Tour de France, JV is ever thoughtful:
Getting the invitation to the big ball means you've arrived. Choosing the right dress means you've suceeded. The next 10,000 kms of training and racing is our dress shopping. It will result in us either waiting in the corner for a dance or stealing the show as the belle of the ball.
VeloNews has more reaction from JV and others in its reporting. I know I say this about once a month, but it's nice to see VN turning out original reporting at lightning speed. CyclingNews would be just as fast if it weren't 3am in Sydney when all the big stories are breaking.