The Australian Nicholas Schultz (Israel – Premier Tech) admitted this Monday, after winning the first stage of Cycling Tour in Cataloniathat if the stage was “two meters longer” the Slovenian Tadej PogacarSecond, I would have “caught” him.
“The moment I opened a gap, I saw that I had to go to the end. I was aware that Pogacar was coming at twice the speed of me. If I had lasted two meters, he would have caught me,” admitted winner.
The Australian runner was surprised by an attack with one kilometer to go before the finish line which caused an insufficient reaction from the great favorite for the overall victory, who had to settle for second position.
A victory that serves as a leader, although the Australian cyclist in the statements to his team recognizes his place: “I am realistic: I will not join the general classification in this race. I just got the biggest victory in my career, Going me to “I think the best way to do this is to do what I want to do and help my colleagues tomorrow.”
Source: La Verdad
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