“On the second lap it felt tight like a ball, and at that point I thought about stopping and slowed down. I hope it's not a big deal and will heal in a couple of days.”
“My campaign starts here in Gent. I just need a few races to arrive in my best shape in Moscow. I set new goals every year and I try to achieve them. That's what sport is all about.”
“This is something special, But it was tough, definitely not the way I wanted it to be. It was too risky to come from behind so I went into the lead from the start. Now I am full of new motivation for my career.”