Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick Step, winner of the 3rd stage of the Vuelta and new red jersey), at the microphone of Eurosport: “It was a perfect tactic on our part to be patient and to wait. We attacked the descent of the Coll d’Ordino at the front and it was an excellent decision. I felt really good in the final and the last climb, with this long and very difficult sprint. I am very happy with this victory.
“I am ready for the next three weeks”
For us, it was a great thing that there was a breakaway. When we caught up to her I decided to go for it and felt like I still had quite a bit of punch in my legs so that was great. I will enjoy. It’s a superb victory here in Andorra, at altitude. It shows that my preparation was good and that I am ready for the next three weeks. »
Evenepoel on his fall, at the microphone of RTBF: “It’s a shame, there was only 100 m of space after the finish. With the speed we had after the sprint, it was short. Again there is a security issue. We end up with a turn just after the line and only 100 m to stop! But hey, that’s life, everything is going well, nothing serious, tomorrow I’ll be on the bike again. »
