Sunday, July 7, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Jasper Stuyven got here extremely near victory within the ninth stage of the Tour de France. Within the gravel stage to Troyes he rode away from the main group, however a kilometre earlier than the end his fellow escapees returned. “Fairly painful”, stated the Belgian, who was in tears afterwards, at Sporza.
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“I used to be on the lookout for a second to get away and I succeeded,” stated Stuyven, who determined to assault with an excellent eleven kilometers to go. “I don’t understand how onerous they had been one another behind me, however possibly not sufficient. The wind was additionally very a lot in opposition to me. I hoped that there can be extra shelter within the middle, however that was not the case. I used to be up for it till two kilometers from the top, however the wind was sturdy in opposition to me. Then I noticed them approaching.”
If Stuyven had triumphed in Troyes, it could have been a primary for the 32-year-old from Leuven. He has by no means gained the Tour de France. “Ten years in the past they stated I might win a stage. It is the identical outdated story once more,” stated the upset Lidl-Trek rider.
