The Dutch Demi Vollering (SD Worx), winner of the Vuelta a Españasaid it was a “What a great achievement that makes me happy” and now waiting for other goals of the season, such as Olympic Games and the World Cup.
“This victory in the Vuelta was great, it was great fun, the team was incredible all day. I was a little nervous because the last climb was not too difficult and there was a headwind, although at a certain moment turned it. and I had a tailwind. That’s when I decided on my attack.” said Vollering at the finish line.
The champion of the 2023 Tour de France, she was also proclaimed queen of the mountains and her team, SD Worx, took the collective title.
“It was very good that my pursuers could not reach me, so I was able to win the stage and finish this Vuelta well. A few more places on the podium, like the mountains, and two stage wins are the balance. of the team, in I think we can do ourselves proud,” he explained.
A victory that represents his second big one for his record, since then in 2023 he won the Tour de France. From now on come the goals of the Olympic Games and the World Cup.
“This win is important, it gives me more confidence and I hope I can run some good stages of the race. Now I’m looking forward to the rest of the year,” he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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