Ben O'Connor: «I felt confident.»
«The conditions were difficult, 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 realise straight away that Thomas had fallen. I'm third overall, but the gaps are small ahead of the time trial. I'll do everything I can to keep my place.»
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On the eve of the final stage, a 16.19 km time trial around Fribourg, Ben O'Connor is third in the overall standings, 21 seconds behind Michael Woods.
