"The intention this morning was to go to the front to be up there in support to Mikel [Landa]. I managed to squeeze into the breakaway group. I followed the rhythm which was pretty high on the col d’Izoard. Remaining at the front enabled me to ride for the stage win. But it’s been complicated. I told Andrey Amador to close on all the gaps. Towards the finale, people started struggling and I felt I was in good shape. I waited for the right moment to make my move. It took me some time to recover after my crash before the Pyrenees. Now in the Alps, I find climbs that I prefer due to the altitude."
