Tadej Pogacar, leader of the Tour de France 2021, assured that on Tuesday’s stage the favorites kept their strength thinking about the appointment of this Wednesday, with arrival at the tough Portet.
“It is clear that they have been reserved, the stage was not very favorable to make differences in the general. Wednesday will be an important day in the Tour de France, I do not know the tactic that the others are going to use, but we are going to do everything as much as possible to defend yellow, “said Tadej Pogacar after stage 16 of the Tour de France.
The Slovenian pointed out that he felt better on the road, with a cold and rainy environment, which is better than the heat, conditions that are also announced for this Wednesday, although he pointed out that, whatever they may be, he will try to adapt as best as possible to the mountain day that is coming in the Tour de France.
“The weather has been excellent for me, I feel good with these weather conditions. Most of the others do not like the cold and the rain, but my legs are fine like this, I hope the weather is the same”he commented.
Tadej Pogacar was satisfied with the work of his team, although in the final stage of stage 16 of the Tour de France he had no partner.
“There is a lot of talk that if our team is weak. I think we are the best team in the Tour de France, the others have not yet shown their cards, they have not taken action, they may be reserved for what remains. day we had the essential weight of the peloton “, he indicated.
In this sense, the Slovenian praised the contribution of the Pole Rafal Majka, his main squire in the high mountains, who is heralded for the next two stages of the Tour de France.
“For me he is a very important support, from his experience, he has lived many things. I give him great value in the team. He has spent the whole year with me, he is an extraordinary person, fun but professional. Unfortunately he fell and suffered, she has trouble breathing, she can only sleep in one position. But her knee improves. “, ended.
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