The Slovenian Tadej Pogacar (UAE), even more leader of Italy is spinning after seventeenth episodewho described as “really beautiful” the day of the mountain ending in Passo Brocon, on the climb where he attacked with 2.5 km from the summit “to stretch your legs well.”
“I held my power until the end, so it was a really beautiful stage. It was a bit cold on the last descent, but I stretched my legs well on the final climb,” explained the pink jersey at the finish line.
Pogacar celebrated increasing the distance to his immediate rivals and the victory of young German Georg Steinhauser.
“Ineos set a good pace and Martínez tried to attack, I followed him and then decided to make a little effort until I got away. and keep my way to the end. I’m very happy that Steinhauser got the win, so it feels like a victory for me too. “I’m super happy,” he explained.
Pogacar was pleased with his five victories and his control of the pink jersey, but cautioned on Saturday’s mountain stage in Monte Grappa.
“I’m satisfied with what’s going on, even if I don’t win today. From now on everything will be a bonus. The main goal is always to get to Rome pink and not do anything stupid. But there is a very good stage, Monte Grappa, near Slovenia. Let’s see what happens there,” he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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