Millar: Gutted after late fall

I was feeling good before the start and had managed to get some sleep in the afternoon.

I knew what was expected but I was focused on what I wanted to do.

The TT was going well and I was concentrating on holding something back for the finishing straight but as I came round the final bend, the back wheel slid and I came off.

My whole left side was trashed with road burns and my calf took a serious knock on the way down.

I got back on the bike and started riding but realised my back tyre was punctured. I had to swap bikes and then carry on to the finish.

All I can say really is that I'm really disappointed. I was riding well but it didn't work out - but a three week race and this is only the beginning.

I'm just going to hang back for the next couple of stages and take it easy to give my leg time to recover.