“Romain, at the start of the stage you spoke of a happy episode that could last only one day. Is this what you expected?
Exactly, it’s six seconds, it’s a shame, that’s how it is, and at the same time I don’t see what more I could have done. It’s destiny. I’m very happy for Kévin Vauquelin who won this stage, I learned on the line that he had won. It’s good for the French. It’s the next generation that is here. I also have a little word for Romain Grégoire (Groupama-FDJ)who was behind and who helped me, he remotivated me. I know a lot of young people who are into their thing, selfish and everything, and seeing them help me in the final, when we know each other but not that well, I say hats off.
“It was a very nice day, I really didn’t have any stress, I really enjoyed it. I had a smile with everyone, I really enjoyed it”
How do you analyze your performance?
I made a nice climb, at my level. My legs were really sore today, but I fought through it. The team did a great job around me. When (Then) Pogacar left, it was a flop, I was at my level. With twelve kilometers in the final instead of ten, I think it would have been done (to save his yellow jersey)but there are no regrets, I had a great day. What’s taken is taken.
Did you enjoy this day with this yellow jersey?
It was a very nice day, I really had no stress, I really enjoyed it. I had a smile with everyone, I really enjoyed it. There were people everywhere, I could hear the “Romain”, it’s a real pleasure. I’m still in a rush since yesterday (SATURDAY), I haven’t really been able to settle down yet but it was an extraordinary experience. »
