Chris Froome: "I didn't expect to be in yellow so early"

I think the Mur de Huy is typically the climb for punchy types of climbers. That's why it's been a great performance by Purito. I expected it and I was marking him. The climb doesn't suit me really so it's a surprise to come here in second place and gain some time over the other GC contenders. I couldn't be happier. It's an amazing feeling to be back in yellow after the disappointment I had last year. I didn't expect to lead the race so early. I don't know how much we can read the race through a one-kilometer long climb but it's a good position to be in. It's better than having to make up time on my rivals. The yellow jersey isn't a burden. It's a great place to be in ahead of the cobblestones. It'll elevate the whole team. I'll approach the pavés the same way as in the first few days. We start from zero every single stage until we reach the mountains. We just race the best we can every day. I'm glad I look calm from the outside but it's very nervous. Everyone tries to do the job for their team leader. It's a big battle for positioning. I thank my team for keeping me at the front. I don't have the burden to looking for positioning myself. I definitely wouldn't say that I'm the strongest, it's too early for saying that. We've seen so many changes already since the beginning of the Tour.