BOB JUNGELS: «Mixed feelings«
«It's a mixed feeling. I'm very happy with this top 10 finish after more than three years of searching for my form. But I made a mistake by starting my sprint so early. I know I can be among the best in finishes like this, so it's a shame to come so close to a better result.
This first top 10 finish will do the AG2R CITROËN team good after an unlucky start to the Tour, with Ben O'Connor's crash and mechanical problem, as well as Geoffrey Bouchard having to leave the race this morning after testing positive for Covid-19.
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After eight stages, Aurélien Paret-Peintre is fifteenth in the overall standings, 3’08 behind leader Tadej Pogacar.
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Vivons Vélo Day supported by AG2R La Mondiale for the Pasteur Institute
As part of the Vivons Vélo day supported by AG2R La Mondiale, the 1,304 km covered by the seven riders of the AG2R CITROËN team today will be converted into donations by AG2R La Mondiale to the Pasteur Institute to fund research into degenerative diseases. They also wore the Vivons Vélo jersey on the signature podium this morning. This year, the goal is to cover 20,000 km thanks to all the Vivons Vélo gatherings throughout France. Vivons Vélo day took place during the stage starting in Dole, as this is Pasteur's birthplace.
