"It's a dream come true to reach the podium of the Tour de France. I've been thinking about it for several years, but I didn't think it would happen so soon. We'll see what happens in the coming years. I hope I can stay at this level. After the Dauphiné, I knew I had good legs, but three weeks of racing is something very different. I can be proud of myself, but also of the whole team. We worked very well together and fought hard until the end. It's very special.
With the weather today, it wasn't necessarily very pleasant, but I did my best and I'm happy with the result. I've learned a lot; it's only my second Grand Tour. I've had ups and downs, but I've always believed in myself. When I started cycling, I didn't even know if I'd ever ride the Tour de France, and now I'm on the podium!"
