Emotional and shivering Lopez relieved after first pro victory: "But also a terrible day for everyone"
CyclingWednesday, 17 April 2024 at 08:12
Juan Pedro Lopez has won the third stage of the Tour of the Alps on Wednesday afternoon. The Spaniard of Lidl-Trek broke away from his breakaway companion in the final phase and also took control of the overall classification. Understandably, Lopez was happy with his victory, but he also wanted to comment on the weather conditions. From his words, it was clear that he did not consider it safe racing weather: "This was a shit day for everyone."
Lopez discussed his first professional win in the post-race flash interview. "This is a great day, my first pro win. But to be honest, it really was a shit day for everyone. That rain, and only four degrees. It was so cold. At one point, I couldn't feel my hands and I didn't feel good at all at the beginning."
The priority was not to catch a cold, "but that didn't work out," said Lopez
"It was one of my toughest days ever on a bike," Lopez continued his statement. "There was actually only one tactic today: to not catch a cold, haha. But that didn't work out. Then I decided to go all out and aim for the win. I didn't think it would be possible, but in the end, my legs held up well," said Lopez, fighting back tears of joy.
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- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
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Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024