He signed a solid performance on the Tour de Romandie. One year after his 20th place in Switzerland, Johannes Staune-Mtett finished 12th of the general just 18 seconds from the top 10 (see classification). Without making any noise, the Norwegian made his best ranking on a WorldTour stage race, even if he was not the main card of the Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale. “The initial objective was to be present with the whole team to support Aurélien (Paret-Pintre). He achieved very good performances earlier in the week, but he was not at his best during the mountain stage on Saturday. I was allowed to play my personal card while trying to lose as little time as possible. I am very happy to have finished in this place and I can’t wait for the suite”, he said has Directive Just after arriving during the final time trial in Geneva.
The climber signed an honorable time to finish this week in Switzerland (See your DV sheet). Even if this exercise was not the main quality of Johannes Staune-Mittet and his team. “The time trial is still something that we must understand. I am not super aerodynamic and I have a little trouble putting power. This time was not a great source of satisfaction. But it is pleasant to feel that we have taken a step towards before. I can show by myself that we are progressing in this area”. Finally, Johannes Staune-Mittet completes this Romandie Tour on a good note. It mainly retains its rise in power over the days. “” “I took a break after Catalonia. It took me two days to get back into the bath. Each step, I was better and better ”.
« I can’t complain about being here »
After four seasons within the structure of Visma Lease A Bike, Johannes Staune-Mittet joined Decathlon Ag2r La Mondiale last winter. A strong choice when he was still under contract with the Dutch team. This change inevitably brings differences to his daily life as a cyclist. “I can’t complain about being here. The equipment is different from Visma, but we have very good equipment at Decathlon Ag2R. We have good coaches and quality staff to accompany us. I am with talented runners and great people ”.
Johannes Staune-Mittet’s week is encouraging for his future. Despite everything, the native of Lillehammer is not too beautiful. He remains faithful to his desire to progress without going too fast. “As long as you go ahead, you have a constant flow of motivation. It is a good feeling. It only remains to work on what will happen. I want to continue to improve myself”, said the former winner of the Giro Hopes.
