“When I attacked, I was hoping for a bigger group to be formed at the front. We were approaching narrow roads on a lumpy terrain, it was suitable for a breakaway. Eventually I was alone, so I didn’t have much to hope for, but since we are at the Tour de France, I gave it all. Tomorrow, there’s a nice stage on roads I know well. I train there. There aren’t long climbs. I’m eager to do well in the Pyrenees. It’s a positive sign to be designated the most combative rider.”
