Damiano Caruso (Bahrain Victorious): "71km alone at the front, it's a lot! I went only because I knew Ineos was setting a very hard tempo. I told myself I'd attack before they catch my group. I thought the gap was bigger than it really was. What I did brought me an amazing feeling. It's incredible for me to achieve this after the Giro. The last climb was so long. I knew it was getting tight. I focused on my own tempo. When we did the last few kilometres, I realised I had a chance to win. I feel sorry for Mikel Landa who has had some difficulties today. We had the two goals to ride for GC and the stage win. I kept my tempo to win. I thank all the fans who have kept supporting me after the Giro. Moreover I thank my family with this victory."
