“I didn’t see it coming” (Ruhpoldong)

It was certainly a very strong moment. I started to realize at the end of the race. As the intermediates passed, the staff told me that I was still in the lead. I then say to myself that maybe it's starting to smell good for the flowers (places 4 to 6). And the podium, I'm starting to believe it in the back of my mind, but honestly it seemed crazy to me. And then, I wasn't too worried about managing the return to the stadium. When I set off for the last kilometer and a half, I still had a lot under the pedal. I smoothed out my effort for 18 kilometers and I know that I am a strong finisher. So on that score, I wasn't too worried. »