Andrea Vendrame: «It means so much.»
«This is my first victory in the Giro d'Italia and my first with AG2R CITROËN TEAM, it's just incredible. I'm Italian, I'm winning on my home turf, it's the greatest day of my career.
The first objective of the day was to earn as many points as possible for Geoffrey in the mountain classification. And we succeeded. In the final stretch, I wanted to anticipate and make a selection. I saw that I could win. When I attacked, Geoffrey was talking to me on the radio, encouraging me. This victory is also for him. Another Giro is beginning, we have won and now we will do everything we can to do it again.»
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In addition to Andrea Vendrame's victory, we won the 12th stage in the team classification.
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Bouchard reaps rewards
Finishing sixth in the stage (his best performance this season and in the UCI World Tour), Geoffrey Bouchard extended his lead in the mountains classification. Before the thirteenth stage, which is relatively flat, he now has 96 points.
«I'm so happy about Andrea's victory. We get on really well and we share a room at every race. Today's breakaway allowed me to rack up some points. Milan is still a long way off, I'm not looking that far ahead, but this victory is good for everyone.»
