Today the nationals in Italy, a hot day on the same circuit as last year's World Champs. Nibali about Tokyo:
"I've always been part of the extended team of 6-7 riders that Cassani follows. I do a program and I'm 90% sure it works. One because I've done it, two because of my experience, three because it's done in a correct way to arrive at my best for that day".
"Some riders at the Giro went very strong, but the experience of a World Cup or an Olympics changes the performance, totally, just on a mental level. The pressure can destroy you. I don't want to say I'm better, but a trained rider knows how to handle it better."
"With Cassani I talked, even in the last days. The conversation between the manager and the athlete is very personal and it is right that it remains so."
"And in the end of the day, if you are not convinced yet, I can show everybody my trophy cabinet."