Bobby Julich, Team CSC, commenting on racing in America and at the 2005 Dodge Tour de Georgia:

?This year, I feel a lot better. I?ve had some good success already. It?s nice to have a few race wins in the pocket. I?m just looking forward to having a great race here at the Dodge Tour de Georgia.?

?The fact that we?re all here in Georgia, and we?re all motivated to race, it says a lot about the Tour of Georgia and American cycling. For me, I?m actually very proud to be part of that.?

?To come back (from Europe) and come to America just for a little break in between and get a little rest as well as continue our training and racing in a race of this caliber, I think it definitely helps us. Just coming back to America recharges the batteries for sure.?

Levi Leipheimer, Gerolsteiner Team, about US racing circuit:

?It?s always great to come home of course, and to support cycling in the U.S. and be a part of the biggest race in America, Tour de Georgia.?