Respect between two great champions! Thibau Nys 🤝 @WoutvanAert #ToN24 🇳🇴
Nys discusses his new Norwegian victory and is congratulated by comeback-kid Van Aert after the finish
CyclingThursday, 23 May 2024 at 14:30
Thibau Nys managed to clinch the opening stage of the Tour of Norway, the race in which he secured his first pro victory last year, in an extremely beautiful (but also unusual) way. Following a sort of late duo attack with Lidl-Trek teammate Mathias Vacek, the young Flemish rider skillfully completed his move shortly thereafter.
"I'm not at all focused on whether I'll go for the overall classification here," Nys responded to the somewhat surprising opening question of the flash interview. "I'm just extremely happy with the victory I've achieved here."
Will Nys aim for the overall classification in Norway?
"However, we are facing an incredibly tough finale on day two," the young man in top form said, clearly already with the next stage on his mind. "It might be a bit too challenging for me. But on the other hand, I didn't necessarily expect to win on a long climb in Hungary either," he refers to his impressive performance a few weeks earlier.
Nys then said that he will see how things go on Friday, and whether he can compete in the climbing frenzy. "I certainly don't expect to contend for the stage win, although things can always turn out better than expected. I'm just going to give it my all and then we'll see where we end up. Maybe with a bit of luck, I can still go for the overall classification."
Nys battled issue with his respiratory system, but 'simply' stands his ground in Scandinavia
Nys's victory is somewhat notable, as he had mentioned in a short preview of the Norwegian stage race that he was dealing with a minor health issue. "I've been fighting something in my respiratory system for the past few days, but I definitely won't use that as an excuse. I'm fit enough to be at the starting line," he maintained cautiously in that conversation.
After his victory, Nys got a brief but powerful congratulations from Wout van Aert, for whom the Tour of Norway serves as his comeback race. The organization shared the brief but nice footage on X.
Video: Van Aert congratulates Nys after win in Norway
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- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- 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