Brussels (AFP)
"The dream continues", according to Mike Teunissen who won the 2nd stage of the Tour de France, with his team Jumbo, Sunday in Brussels, and hopes to keep the yellow jersey beyond the next stage.
QUESTION: How did you spend the last 24 hours?
ANSWER: "I already said it was like a dream, when the dream comes true, it's difficult to have a clear vision, I thought about it all night, I did not sleep much. This morning, I knew there was a chance to make a great result, having the yellow jersey brought a lot of motivation, we had prepared this time trial for a long time, that was the goal, we When we heard that we had the best time, we had an even stronger morale, we flew literally to the finish, it's a very great performance, the dream continues. "
Q: How do you explain the progress of your team in twelve months (13th in 2018)?
A: "I was not part of the team last year, there is a big difference between last year's team and this year's team, which has improved in every way, equipment and bicycles, wind tunnel tests, mathematically determined the ideal position of each rider, the team also selected strong riders for three weeks, of course, but Tony Martin's and Wout Van Aert's contribution is crucial, it's thanks to them that we've won, Tony is always eager to share his experience. we were a little nervous, Tony came to tell us that it was just a pleasure to ride, he played a crucial role. "
Q: The final stage Epernay (Monday) suits you well ...
A: "I said before the start, I had ambitions on this stage, I keep this ambition and with Wout Van Aert, we are two of the favorites of the stage. I know Wout well, we get on well, I hope one of us will do a good job, maybe both ... I hope to keep the yellow jersey, but maybe it will be Whoever will take it in any case these two days will remain formidable. "
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