Remco Evenepoel: “I was afraid of losing the red jersey”
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“The end of the stage was totally crazy, especially in the last three kilometers. How do you analyze it?
However, it was an easy stage until then, even if the last ten kilometers were quite technical and dangerous. I had good legs and I even had in mind to be able to win the stage. Unfortunately, I punctured 2.5 kilometers from the finish, or something like that, and I couldn’t play for victory.
At the time of your puncture, Roglic makes an attack in front. What did you think at that time?
I was a little stressed because I didn’t really know if my puncture had happened in the last three kilometres. But Klaas Lodewyck (Sporting Director of Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl) reassured me by telling me that I was fine in the last three kilometers and that the rule applied. The news calmed me down a bit. But I was afraid of losing the red jersey. I saw on arrival that Roglic had fallen and I hope things are going well for him.
Your puncture, the fall of Roglic, is it proof that something can still happen every day?
It’s exactly that ! Like the day I crashed (during the 12th stage). This bowl came from nowhere. It’s a bit like what probably happened for Roglic today. He may have had a moment of deconcentration in the sprint. I hope he will stay in the race because he deserves it. I lost eight seconds overall, but it’s not too bad yet. There are three tough stages left until Madrid, especially Thursday, and I want to stay focused. The rest day did me a lot of good and I’m recovering from my fall. It’s good for confidence. »
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