“This has been a very good Tour de France for me. Today we secured the Mountain classification by going into the break because there was a possibility that Tadej Pogacar would win at the finish line and get some points that would put me in trouble. I was lucky enough to go clear on a descent and was first to go through two passes. Today I knew that I had good legs, that my physical condition had improved as the days went by, and I also wanted to go after the stage victory. I tried to collaborate with Enric [Mas], but we have not understood each other. The two strongest riders in the race came from behind and I tried to hold on for the last push, but it wasn't possible. I am super happy with my Tour de France: it has been a success. We have grown little by little to finish the race very well, and that is a great feeling to go home very happy.”
