>Evenepoel was also able to offer some nuance regarding the fact that he had to let Vingegaard—his biggest competitor—ride ahead. "His attack was very strong, especially with that crosswind. So it wasn't easy to follow," he said.

>"But once the groups had formed, due to the situation that unfolded, I did have a few kilometers where I wasn't suffering. Perhaps there was more to be gained, but this is still a good result for the team. The gaps to the second and third place finishers aren't huge either."

if his ego keeps inflating he might actually start flying up the mountain