“We started this Giro d'Italia very well, with a podium for Biniam Girmay and the KOM jersey for Lilian Calmejane. Biniam was our greatest hope for a stage victory in this Tour of Italy, but unfortunately he was forced to abandon following a double crash. So I took on the role of sprinter. But on my turn, during the gravel stage in Tuscany, I was also involved in a heavy crash. My body is suffering a lot, so this morning at the start I was more focused on my recovery and survival. We did race well collectively, and I was eventually able to secure another top ten. Considering the circumstances this is nice. As this is my first Grand Tour, I don't know how I will feel in the second and third week. I hope to recover well and seize other opportunities."
