September 25, 2003 – Yesterday, Cofidis' David  Millar took a fantastic win on Stage 17 of the Tour of Spain. Pedal caught up with Michael Barry for some comments on the stage. “Miller won the race with panache,” Barry said, “He told everyone he was going to attack on the last climb and win the race, and he did.” The finish into Cordoba is one  that is used every year in the Tour of Spain and is well-known, Barry continued, “So with 30 kms to go the peloton hits a really sharp climb that lasts about 10k before descending to the downtown finish in Cordoba. If you can come over the top of the hill with a half a minute than you are certain to win as long as you descend well.”

How fast did the pack hit the climb? “We entered the climb at around 60 kph and right off the bat the pack split into smaller groups. A peloton of about forty guys came over the summit together and descended  into town to sprint for fifth place,” Barry said. “It was a great ride by Millar, that's for sure.”