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"On a day, I can lose everything," said Geraint Thomas, reinforced yellow jersey after his victory at Alpe d'Huez, Thursday at the 12th stage of the Tour de France, but still sees his teammate Chris Froome as the leader of the Sky
Geraint Thomas after his great success on the 12th stage of the Tour de France 2018, has given the press. On his good performance of the day, his relationship with Christopher Froome or his doubts about the third week, the British answered three questions.
It is often said that the Tour can be won at Alpe d'Huez. Do you think you won the Tour today?
"No, I do not think so. For the moment, I just want to appreciate this victory, she is incredible. When I crossed the finish line, I thought there was always someone in front. I could not believe I was the first to cross the line. Despite what happened today, Chris remains our leader. Over three weeks, he offers guarantees. And me, on one day, I can lose everything. I hope I can enjoy my yellow jersey tomorrow more than today, because today the race was really too hard to take pleasure, even with the yellow jersey.
++ Geraint Thomas imposes himself at the top of Alpe d'Huez, status quo in general
[19659003] You will now have your name in turn 15.
"Yes, that's crazy! I can not believe it yet. I felt good today but not as good as yesterday. My goal was to follow the main riders for the general clbadification. This victory is something I will always remember.
++ Relive the twelfth stage between Bourg-Saint-Maurice Les Arcs and Alpe d'Huez
You have sometimes cracked in the third week in the great Tours, as in 2015 on the Tour de La France. How do you envisage following your race?
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"It's a bit unknown. I hope I will hold. The big difference with 2015 is that at the time I was doing a lot of work for Chris Froome and I was not thinking about the overall standings. It's different this year. During the first nine stages, I did not make much effort. But my ability to resist over three weeks remains an unknown, which is why Chris Froome, with his six victories in the great rounds, allows us to trust him in this consistency that he can have until the end of the Tour. That I am in this place in general, it gives us one more card to play.
++ Geraint Thomas widely conspired by the public on the podium
Interview at a press conference
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