"Intermarché-Circus-Wanty believed in me from the first day. That's what enabled me to shine immediately in the beginning of the season and to capitalise my good form in the spring. Later in the season, things didn't go as I hoped for. For example in the Tour de France, but with my good result in the Clásica San Sebastián I showed that, like the team, I wouldn't just sit there and give up. When the sports direction proposed me to chase a stage victory in the Tour of Spain I didn't hesitate. I invested a lot in my preparation to maintain my level. After several breakaway attempts in this Vuelta I finally succeeded today. This victory is extremely important for me and for the team. Huge efforts are made behind the scenes, which is not seen by everybody. It is a reward for all this hard work. This victory will bring the whole team a lot of satisfaction, we deserve it!"
