“I had been targeting this race for some time. Seeing my teammate Paul Lapeira wear this jersey all year long made me dream. From the start of the day, I knew I could achieve a great result and ensure that the title remained with the team. At the finish, we rode the perfect race. My teammates led me perfectly and I couldn't miss it. The crowd carried me in the final stretch, it was crazy. It's a crowning achievement for all of us and it feels great. I always try to enjoy myself on the bike and have fun. Sometimes you suffer, but when you have days like today, it's worth it. I'm going to rest a little now before I can enjoy this beautiful jersey and honor it in the race."