 During the 1990 edition he found himself among the group of favorites as Delgado, Breukink and LeMond were battling the surprising Claudio Chiappucci for the Yellow Jersey.During stage 14 he attacked off the front of the favorites group in an effort to chase down the final few breakaway riders and go for the stage win.When he crossed the finish line ahead of the favorites he did not throw his arms up to celebrate because he did not think he caught the final breakaway rider.