«We knew the course well and we knew it was better to stay one step ahead. There was a lot of action, which worked in our favour. We managed the pace to our advantage, thanks in particular to the work of Paul (Lapeira), who already won here last year and who enabled us to anticipate the race moves well and be there for the first breakaway. In the end, the peloton regrouped and when a breakaway formed again in the final, I was able to seize my chance once more, this time to victory. I'm very happy to have made the whole team's work pay off. My parents and loved ones live in the area, they made the trip and it's great to raise my arms in front of them. I'm having a dream season.»