Gallopin: “Fantastic”

Tony Gallopin (AG2R-La Mondiale): “Winning a stage at La Vuelta was part of the plan, it was one of the team’s goals. The idea is also to do good on the general classification but if there was an opportunity for a stage win, I had to seize it. I’ve been very unlucky this season but the team believed in me for La Vuelta and that’s the best way to repay them. The last 20 kilometres were really difficult. It was narrow roads, technical downhills. We’ve seen crashes, attacks from the favourites… I stayed in a good position and waited for the right moment to get back to Herrada and counter-attack. It’s fantastic. To win ahead of riders like Sagan or Valverde means something. I felt from the start of La Vuelta I have good legs. I’ve lost weight, I’ve trained in the mountains and there’s something to do with the general classification. I have nothing to lose, and if I hit the wall some day, then I’ll aim for another stage win.”

Tony Gallopin | La Vuelta 18 Stage 7 Puerto Lumbreras - Pozo Alcón
Tony Gallopin | La Vuelta 18 Stage 7 Puerto Lumbreras - Pozo Alcón © PhotoGomezSport

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