"I wanted to enjoy myself, and that’s exactly what I did right from the start, at kilometre 0. I thought it through, and then I went for it.
It’s an incredible opportunity. I’ve enjoyed myself all day long. It’s an incredible opportunity and a source of immense pride to do this in front of the French public, at the world’s greatest race, with all the towns decked out, the houses adorned with flowers, and people having their picnics by the roadside…
It’s a dream for any cyclist to stand on the Tour podium – for the pros, for the amateurs… There’s nothing better, so I’m really proud today.
I’ve already made some breakaways from the back of the peloton in the early stages to help my team leader… There’ll be more at the front. Given how fit I am, I might have to be a bit more selective because there’s a chance to achieve something really good."
