Ben O’Connor: “I felt confident.”
“The conditions were tough, with rain and cold, but they were the same for everyone. I like this type of mountain stage and I felt really confident all day. The team did a great job with me. In the final, I gave it my all to catch up with the leaders, but it wasn't enough. Before the finish line, I heard the announcer mention a crash, but I didn't realize right away that Thomas had fallen. I'm third overall, but the gaps are small before the time trial. I'm going to do everything I can to keep my place."
Key number
3
On the eve of the last stage, a 16.19 km time trial around Freiburg, Ben O'Connor is third in the overall classification, 21'' behind Michael Woods.
