The Slovenian Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) He said this Sunday, after proclaiming himself the winner of the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya and winning the final stage, that he had not become “fitter” and considered it “the good way” to compete for Tour de France and the Italy is spinning.
“I have never been fitter or have I felt so comfortable on the bike. I have taken another step to enjoy even more and go every day with a smile, because I feel good in training. I am very happy and this is sometimes more more important than just numbers,” said the Slovenian.
Pogacar emphasized the value of Volta for his preparation: “I confirmed my state of form in Street Bianche and Sanremo, but here it’s a slightly different route, with a lot of mountains, and the whole week was incredible, not just me, the whole team. “We’re sure we’re on the right track.”
“This week means a lot to me. I think I had a difficult half year last year and to start the season like this is incredible. This victory gives me great confidence. on the right track for the Giro and the Tour,” he added.
After winning in Barcelona, Pogacar admitted that the strategy of the UAE was to look for victory for the Catalan Marc Soler: “I am very happy to win, even if it was not the original plan. We decided that the stage will go to Marc Soler. He decided to attack on the first climb of Montjuïc and he did a very good job.
The Slovenian, who with this victory became the first cyclist to win four stages in the Volta since the Italian Mario Cipollini in 1998, “tried to stay on the wheel and at the front all the time.”
“Eventually Joao (Almeida, UAE Team Emirates) He set a good pace on the climb. He made a very good attack on the final slope and was almost there. “I would have preferred him to win, but I am happy with the win,” he added.
Source: La Verdad
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