A third place that pleases that of the Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl team this Friday in the inaugural team time trial of the Vuelta 2022 in Utrecht.
The team of Remco Evenepoel he completed the mission by limiting the damage very well once morest the winners of the day, the Jumbo-Visma. The Belgian formation has indeed conceded only 14 seconds.
Evenepoel was delighted with the collective performance of his team at our microphone on Friday evening.
“We had an almost perfect time. We just made a small mistake but it wasn’t that bad. I’m proud of all my team-mates and I think now we can start the Vuelta with good feelings. I think 14 seconds isn’t a lot, especially on a three-week run “, began the runner from Schepdaal, often at the head of the group during these 23.3 km.
Evenepoel knew it would be difficult to beat the Jumbo-Visma team and wanted to congratulate his opponents. “We knew that we, Ineos and Jumbo were the three teams to beat to take the stage. It was clear that Jumbo was the better team. Kudos to them. It’s nice for them to win this first stage here in the Netherlands. In addition with a Dutch red jersey. It is deserved. “
Getting out of the Netherlands without problems will already be a first victory for us
“I’m proud of the team“, repeated a clearly very satisfied Evenepoel once more.I’m happy with the feeling I had Everyone can be happy with our result here, I also think that’s the case for Patrick (Lefevere) and the team.”
Evenepoel will now have to face two flat but, you never know, possibly tricky stages in the Netherlands before reaching Spain where he will find more favorable ground.
“Now we’re going to put our heads on the recovery. Today, it’s an effort that stays in the legs. Getting out of the Netherlands without a problem would already be a first victory for us”, once more concluded the winner of Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
