Greg Van Avermaet: “I’ve had this in mind since last year”

“Last year when the map of the Tour in Belgium came out, I decided that I’d target to be first atop the “muur”. To have something like that you can reach in your own country is always nice. The atmosphere was great with a lot of people but I still had to go hard on the pedals to be first at the KOM. I was a bit worried about Xandro Meurisse. I’m happy I managed to get the polka dot jersey but I won’t defend it after tomorrow, I’ll focus on the stage win exclusively.”

Tour de France 2019 - 06/07/2019 - Etape 1 - Bruxelles / Brussel (Belgique) (194,5 Km) - Greg VAN AVERMAET (CCC  TEAM) Avec le maillot à pois
Tour de France 2019 - 06/07/2019 - Etape 1 - Bruxelles / Brussel (Belgique) (194,5 Km) - Greg VAN AVERMAET (CCC TEAM) Avec le maillot à pois © A.S.O./Alex BROADWAY

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