Has France found a new star at the Volta ao Algarve? "I can be satisfied with my feelings this week and the winter work"

Romain Grégoire wrapped up his campaign at the Volta ao Algarve with a strong performance, finishing fourth in the final day's time trial and securing fourth place in the overall general classification, which was won by Jonas Vingegaard. Grégoire also claimed the title of the best young rider in the race.

"My feelings were pretty good. I think I handled the flat part well. Afterwards, I did everything by feeling on the climb, I had no more data in front of me, but it seemed to be going pretty well.

"Changing bikes wasn't worth it for everyone, but for me, I feel so much more comfortable on a road bike than on a time trial bike, that I felt it was important for me to change. So I think I did the right thing. Afterwards, it's sure that it didn't suit everyone, there was a choice to be made."

Reflecting on his overall performance, Grégoire remained optimistic about his form heading into the coming weeks.

"I can be satisfied with my feelings this week and the winter work. Even if there is no big result this week, I think it can come in the coming weeks given the legs. After that, there will be a great weekend in Ardèche next week.

"These are two races that I really like, so I hope to perform there and go for the victory after the 2nd place last year, then a great month of Italian March with the Strade Bianche, Tirreno-Adriatico and Milano-Sanremo," concluded the 22-year-old rider in an interview with Eurosport.