Wauckerling: “I gave it my all till the end” Vengergaard: “I’m only one step away from full restoration” – Rider feedback for stage 2 of the Tour de France 2024 |

2024-07-01 03:55:14

“I am unable to imagine I can race within the Tour de France, it was my dream, and even win,” mentioned Kevin Vauclin (France, Arkea B&B Resorts), who ran away for the win. Listed below are the phrases of the riders who completed the second stage of the Tour, together with Pogačar who attacked and Vengergaard who adopted intently behind.
Stage winner: Kevin Vauclin (Arkéa B&B Resorts, France)

Kevin Vauclin (Alcair B&B Resorts, France) took the lead, separating Oliveira and Abrahamson. Photograph: Corvos
Nice end result! Saturday (first day) was like a gap within the backside of the barrel for me, so it was a really tough race. Additionally, I haven’t felt too effectively because the Tour de Suisse (preliminary race). So I can’t imagine this win, as a result of I’ve been in a droop for the previous couple of weeks. I’m actually glad, it was an ideal day. I additionally wish to thank Cristian Rodriguez, who was on the run with me. Due to him for main the run and controlling the tempo.

When Nelson Oliveira and Jonas Abrahamsen took the lead, I knew I had a bonus on the climb. I had additionally run the Giro dell’Emilia, so I used to be aware of the climb to San Luca. In any case, it was the climb for me.

Kevin Vauclin (Arcaea B&B Resorts, France) gained this part in his first Tour look. Photograph: Corvos
Though I wasn’t certain if I’d have the ability to win, I continued to do my greatest till the end line. I made a decision to compete within the Tour de France, which was my dream, and I used to be in a position to win on the second day of the race. That is additionally the primary Tour victory because the founding of Arkéa B&B Resorts (underneath the brand new group identify). I’m very proud and glad to deliver this victory to my group.

twelfth on stage, 2nd general & Maillot Blanc Remco Evenepour (Soudal Quickstep, Belgium)

Remco Evenepour (Soudal Quickstep, Belgium) wins Maillot Blanc (Younger Rider Award Jersey) Photograph: Corvos
(In direction of the top) I used to be nearly alone within the chase. As a result of Carapaz solely stepped up as soon as. So he ought to thank me.

Tadi’s assault was sturdy. As soon as the hole to the group widened, the spectators narrowed the width of the street and it was tough to get to the entrance. I ought to have been nearer to the entrance at the moment. However I managed to catch up. In any other case I’d have misplaced about 20 seconds.

It was a battle of place in the present day. Nevertheless, we have been in a position to safe the entrance of the pack and keep away from any bother. So I wish to thank my teammates and the group race crew. It’s been an amazing expertise to this point and my legs are in fine condition, however not nice but.

Stage 14 & Maillot Jaune Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia, UAE Staff Emirates)

Tadej Pogačar (Slovenia, UAE Staff Emirates) already wore the yellow publish on the second day of competitors. Photograph: ASO
I believed my likelihood of successful lay in getting away, however on the primary San Luca, Visma began to guide quick. I used to be additionally feeling good, in order a group we picked up the tempo on the second climb. It was additionally a technique to verify how I used to be doing.

Jonas (Wingard) reacted rapidly to the assault, however I used to be not shocked. We ran collectively to the end, however Carapaz and Remco (Evenepour) caught us from behind.

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The environment on the Bologna circuit was additionally excellent with a big crowd of spectators. The joy was extraordinary, particularly in the course of the climbs. I needed to give attention to the day by day race fairly than defending the “yellow bag” on the final second.

thirteenth on stage and third general: Jonas Wingegaard (Wisma Liesabijk, Denmark)

Jonas Wingegaard (Denmark, Wisma Liesabijk) took benefit of Pogačar’s assault. Photograph: Corvos
In my second San Luca race, I used to be in a position to react to Tadej’s (Pogačar) assault, so I’m proud of the efficiency and the end result in the present day. As a result of in the present day was one of many levels I used to be afraid of. I anticipated to lose a while. To be sincere, I wasn’t very well ready for this race. In actual fact, I solely had one and a half months. That’s why I’m proud of this end result.

I’m not trying ahead to it, I’m dreading it. This section is nice for Tadej, I’m additionally affected by the autumn (damage). However even when not excellent, it is vitally near regular.

In the course of the climb, Tadi requested him to paved the way however he refused for concern of one other assault. Nevertheless, after reaching the summit, they labored collectively and took time away from their opponents. My legs have been in significantly better situation than I anticipated.

Romain Bardet (DSM Firmenich Submit NL, France) misplaced the yellow postbox

Romain Bardet ready to depart in a yellow postbox (DSM Firmenich Submit NL, France) Photograph: Corvos
Operating within the yellow tights was a particular expertise. In fact, I used to be disenchanted to lose my jersey in just some seconds, however I gave it my all. The group additionally supported me all through the day.

The French group has gained two video games in a row, which is an efficient begin. As a group, there are nonetheless many levels to compete, and we’ll try for the subsequent alternative.

Soudal Fast-Step common supervisor Patrick Lefebvre is indignant with race organisers

Common Supervisor Patrick Lefebvre complained to ASO Photograph: Corvos
(Concerning Jan Hirt (Czech Republic), who collided with a gaggle of followers earlier than the beginning of the primary day of the match and broke his entrance tooth when he fell)

This was an unacceptable incident. We spent some huge cash attempting to observe all the foundations. Regardless of this, (the Japanese) collided with the silly spectator and his bag. Nevertheless, ASO (the race organizer) has not apologized but. As a result of lacking tooth, he couldn’t eat any supplementary meals in the course of the race, so he completed the race solely on liquids. Nevertheless, we organized remedy on the clinic and the tooth was repaired that night.

Textual content: Arakawa Sotaro
Photograph: Corvos

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