"It was really fast, but I decided to ride in a group behind. It wasn't a big deal for me because I have nothing to lose in the overall standings. I regretted not doing a recovery ride on the rest day. In any case, I'm going to take it easy on all the stages where I'm not going for points. It was a great day, riding in this jersey and being supported by so many spectators.
Tomorrow is a long stage, with the climbs coming late, but I'm still going to try to get away. I'll have to make sure I don't arrive exhausted on the first hills. I need to score as many points as possible to keep this jersey for as long as possible. I'll do my best, and if one day I'm still in a position to go for the stage win, of course I'll go for it."
