"We started with the ambition to win and we raced accordingly. But in the end, we have to admit that Jonas Abrahamsen was very strong. He attacked at the opportune moment, when everyone was exhausted, and he had the legs to hold on until the end despite all our efforts to close the gap. But I can be satisfied with my feeling on the main difficulties and this third consecutive podium. Everything is going according to plan again after my bad luck in the spring and the Giro. In recent weeks, I rediscovered the feeling of racing for victory, which I have been longing for for a while. I'm especially happy that I can offer the team this driving force again. I feel physically and mentally at the top of my game. I will continue my preparation for the Tour de France at home, at altitude, in order to line up for the Grand Départ in Florence in this excellent condition in three weeks."
