“We knew this was the good breakaway because we were 15 men, we were strong and none of us was well-placed on the GC. It was a race within the race between us. It was a good situation for me. I just had to keep myself on the first group and play my chances in the climbs. Unfortunately I didn’t drop the fastest guy, Daryl Impey. He was just too good for me. I feel both happiness, for having been up there, and disappointment, for having missed the chance of victory. Happy to find my good legs back after a few difficult days for me. Disappointed of having been so close. But I’m in good shape and the Tour is still long, so I hope to have more chances in the coming days.”
