Thibaut Pinot (Groupama-FDJ) : “It’s what I had planned: enjoy the moment the favorites would look at each other. I was down 1’45’’ on GC so I knew I wasn’t an immediate threat and they wouldn’t go for me if I attacked. And once I hap a 15’’ gap, with the condition I have now I knew I could make it. This victory means a lot of things. I went for this victory, it feels really good. I was obsessed with winning on all three Grand Tours and I’ve just done it. This victory will be important in my career. There’s still a hard week ahead. Tomorrow is the rest day so I’ll enjoy tonight. I feel good, I’ll fight until Madrid without setting myself any limits.”
