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Edvald Boasson Hagen – “I rode on instinct but I also had a plan...”

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“I got it wrong in the last meters yesterday _ so I was more calm today. I waited a little longer and also had the benefit of _ Geraint Thomas who came up in the last three kilometers and did a really good _ lead-out. It’s amazing to win a stage.

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“I rode on instinct but I also had a small _ plan that I had to wait a bit longer than yesterday. I had good feelings on the _ climb, the legs were good, and it’s really nice when I got up front and saw _ Geraint there for me.

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“When we got up the climb and were on the _ flat, Geraint gave valuable support. I knew from yesterday that I had good _ speed for the sprint and that I had a chance today. It’s a pleasure to get the _ win.

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“I went full gas when I saw the line. And _ when I went over it, it was really nice. I stuck my arms up in the air and it _ was really good. It’s really nice: there are two guys from Norway in the race _ and we’re both on the podium. Yeah, it’s really nice.”

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