He turned professional during the year 2003 with , and his biggest success was winning the 8th Stage in the 2006 Tour de France. He also won the Tour de l'Avenir in 2004.
In 2003, he started his professional cycling career, with his biggest achievement being a victory in the 8th stage of the 2006 Tour de France. He also won the Tour de l'Avenir in 2004.