Felix Gall
“I think it’ll take me a few days to realize it”
“The podium was a major goal leading up to this Giro. The race really went perfectly. I think it will take me a few days to fully realize just how amazing these past three weeks have been. As a team, we were very strong. Everyone gave it their all, and so did I. I’ve taken a big step forward physically, but also in my racing style, my confidence, and the experience I’ve gained over the past few years. It’s a huge step forward in my career, and my best race so far.”
Luke Roberts
“A superb team performance”
“To sum up the last three weeks, it was a superb team effort. We came into this race knowing we were contenders for the podium. Felix has his strengths, but also his weaknesses, just like any rider. And the team we had around him to support him was able to really help him stay confident throughout the race. The way the riders for him, the way Felix committed to our plans, and the way he gave it his all allowed us to secure this second-place finish.”
The news
Felix Tour first podium finish in a Grand Tour
This second-place finish in the overall standings marks Felix Gall’s first-ever podium finish in a WorldTour stage race. Finishing behind only Jonas Vingegaard, the Austrian secured five second-place finishes in the mountain stages, establishing himself as the second-strongest rider in this Giro. This podium finish also recognizes the collective effort and dedication of the entire team over the past three weeks.
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After three podium finishes at the Tour France and one at the Vuelta, the DECATHLON CMA CGM team has secured a second podium finish in the general classification at the Giro , bringing its total to six podium finishes in Grand Tours.
