Alex Baudin: "I didn't even try to stick to his wheel"

June 13 ^th 2025 - 17:35

"It was a beautiful day for cycling, and I really enjoyed myself, especially on the last climb where there were a lot of people. The goal was to spend the day at the front and try to take advantage of any opportunities that came up, but it wasn't possible to do any better. When I was caught by ‘Pogi’, I stood up on my pedals but I didn't even try to stick to his wheel. I knew I would have blown up. Getting to the climb with that gap and with the little energy I had left, it was impossible.

The polka dot jersey wasn't planned, I didn’t expect to be ahead of Pogacar in the rankings. But now it could become a goal. In any case, I'm going to savour it tomorrow, especially since the stage will start next to my childhood club, the Guidon d'Or La Léchère. It's also a good way to pay tribute to them."