Pogacar: "A little sad for Roglic ..."

Special envoy to La Planche des Belles Filles,

He arrived, still in shock, at the performance and the yellow jersey shining on his shoulders.

He had just had time to exchange two minutes on the phone with his girlfriend and "that's all, the reception was not so good on the Planche des belles Filles".

Tadej Pogacar then continued the doping control and interviews before disembarking at a press conference.

Extracts.

The Yellow Jersey:

“I never thought of the Yellow Jersey.

But the team trusted me, I was ready, I knew I could do it.

The team has been very, very strong.

We have proven that we are a good group.

They believed in me, as I believed in them and I took the jersey.

It is one of the happiest days of my life.

Primoz had the jersey on his shoulders, we thought it was over.

After the Col de la Loze (17th stage), I just wanted to keep 2nd place.

I thought we had to survive in the time trial.

I had a wonderful day, he a more difficult one… It's really incredible, I have no words.

It's mind-blowing, incredible… ”

“I like to have fun, to experience the little things in life.

This press conference is way too big for me ”

Primoz Roglic:

“He was the best rider on the Tour, with an incredible team.

I have so much respect for him, he's a good friend.

I'm a little sad for him.

It's hard to lose the Yellow Jersey on the last day.

It must be difficult… I know how he must be feeling.

It's racing, we all want to win. ”

The first memories of the Tour:

“I started watching in 2009, 2010. At the time, I didn't really know what it was about.

I followed Contador, Schleck, I spent my day in front of the television.

I was training, I was watching tv.

And I'm here, I can't believe it. "

Preparation:

“Everything has been focused on the Tour.

A long period of preparation.

We had great training camps, great training.

I arrived in good shape, it was perfect.

The team quickly lost Formolo and Aru gave up but we stayed positive.

The three weeks were fantastic, everyday there was a great atmosphere.

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The 3rd week:

“After two experiences of big tours, I always felt good in the 3rd week.

I have a body adapted to that.

I am very happy to have been able to do well in the last stages… ”

Time trial:

“I always go on a tight time trial.

I like time trials, I like to fight against myself.

I was not particularly confident about my chances of taking the Yellow Jersey, I knew Roglic was extremely strong.

I gave everything, I knew the course, I knew exactly where to push, to rest a little, it was a perfect time for me. "

Self-portrait:

“I'm just a kid from Slovenia.

I have two sisters and a brother.

I like to have fun, to experience the little things in life.

This press conference is way too big for me. ”

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