The rest day will be welcome for Tadej Pogacar, hit by a small virus.
Tadej Pogacar spent a quiet day on Sunday, between Muret and Carcassonne. As expected, the yellow jersey remained wisely in the peloton and the team left free field to the escaped of the day, among which … Tim Welles, teammate of the yellow jersey and finally winner of this 15e Step after an impressive solo raid in the final.
“I’m so happy for Tim. I am even happier for him than if I had won myself, The Slovenian was delighted on arrival. It was incredible to hear on the radio today that he was constantly saving time in the last 45 kilometers. His performance was really incredible. Hats off, he deserved it. I am more than delighted. Tim is one of the best teammates I have ever had. He gives himself so much for me. »»
Large leader of the Tour de France with no less than 4’13 ” in advance on his closest prosecutor, Tadej Pogacar also rejoicing in advance to be able to take advantage of the second day of rest this Monday. “I’m very happy that tomorrow (this Monday) is a day of rest, because I can’t wait to rest”, he said, taking care to add: “But not too much, because the next day, it was Mont Ventoux. »»
“It’s just a bit” Casse-Touts “”
And Tadej Pogacar had all the more reasons to rejoice in this day of rest that he is touched by a small virus which saw him a sore throat and blocked nose. “I have the impression that half of the pelot has been complaining about it for a few days. Too much air conditioning, too much ice… it really hurts a throat ”, he blown.
“It’s better, it is more about its end,” he added. I still have a little nose flowing, I cough a little, but I’m not really sick. It’s just a little “Casse-Touts’. »» It would take much more to prevent Tadej Pogacar from flying over the debates.
