Finally, Kristoff got a glass of champagne Tour: – Very inspiring with the victory of Dan Martin

FOUGÈRES: Finally, the United Arab Emirates went from the front. After a lean spring, Dan Martin climbed the stages of Thursday's game until the fast-paced Mûr-de-Bretagne

He saves by far the United Arab Emirates Tour team

. resolved by the runners before the start of Friday's round

– We were celebrated and applauded, it was cool. It was the first victory of the UAE team at the Tour de France, so that was historic. The last time I tasted champagne in the Tour, it was fine in 2016 in Katusha, so it was nice to taste it again, Kristoff told Aftenbladet and smiled.

– Very Inspiring

Martin's victory inspires Stavanger Karen who plays two stages in the Tour. Both came four years ago.

– Yes, it is very inspiring, more inspiring than he had not won, so clearly. It's cool that he did it. It's good for the team, good for us running for the team, it's only positive, says 31 years old.

Adds:

– There are more possibilities for Dan and me. We can still do better.

Even though the team now has a stage win, Kristoff does not push back.

– The greatest pressure I put on me so I do not feel much difference to that. I want to perform There is pressure to provide top teams internally, although we do not notice much at this level. But I feel the same in terms of pressure, said Kristoff.

Of course, there was much more activity around the UAE bus when it was parked in the departure area on Friday morning. Kristoff and Dan Martin have both been welcomed by reporters from here and elsewhere.

Do not Take

Dan Martin smiles widely at the meeting with the press

– This is a wonderful feeling, it sprayed a lot of joy in the team. It's very special to do it. It's been a long time since I won. I've been close before, but finally put it. That's what we do not forget, says Martin to avant-garde journalists.

Wondering if he dreams of being on stage in Paris on July 29, Martin responds:

– It is too early to say. We can take it day after day. You will never win a Tour de France victory before the end of the race. It is important to get back on track and focus again and be ready again, says the UAE Combined Candidate.