The Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert looked to be able to carve a stage win in the account.
And he was so close that he could not refrain from celebrating - too soon.
Just before the finish line, he was overtaken by David Gaudu.
- I raised my arms a little too early and I'm really ashamed to have lost that way.
It's just a big disappointment to be so close and not be able to finish our work today, says van Aert according to Reuters.
- I had it in my hands.
I just had it ...
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