Very strong on Saturday during the 1st stage – third in Rimini after winning the peloton sprint – but fell on Sunday in the company of his teammate Matteo Jorgenson and his compatriot Laurens De Plus (INEOS Grenadiers), Wout van Aert experienced the beginning of Tour de France contrast. “I have a big burn on my butt, so it’s not pleasant. But fortunately, it’s nothing too serious.”confided the Belgian Team Visma | Lease a Bike this Monday morning before the start of the 3rd stage of the Big loop (source : CyclingFlits).
The reaction of Remco Evenepoel, white jersey of the Tour
“I would advise Remco to take the yellow jersey, he can have it”
The big question of the day concerning him is of course his participation or not in the massive sprint which should conclude the day. And to hear him say it, it would be anything but surprising to see him fighting in the final straight with the Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck), Arnaud De Lie (Lotto Dstny) and other Dylan Groenewegen (Team Jayco AlUla). “I feel good, and if it stays like this today (Monday), I would like to try to sprint”explains the one who will only be supported by one man in the finale.
“I will have Christophe Laporte by my side to take me. It is the shortest train in history, but Christophe is one of the best pitchers you can have”underlines Wout van Aertwho also spoke about his compatriot Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step). “I would advise Remco to take the yellow jersey, he can have it”concludes the Fleming about the one who is at the same time as the current wearer of the precious tunic, namely Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates).
