"I was a little bit surprised to find myself alone in the lead, but it was nice anyway. I got a big lead as soon as I broke away, but it was hard to keep the peloton at bay when it got stressed.
I spent an amazing day out there, enjoying the crowds. I knew what to expect after what we experienced yesterday, but it turned out to be even better because I was on the polka dot jersey. It was a perfect day. Life-changing? For sure. The Tour de France is such a big race that it goes well beyond the cycling scene. Everything that happens here transcends the general public. These days have been a dream for me. Huge, unbelievable. I never imagined them this way."
