Kevin Vauquelin's strategic attack at the end of the race could not be answered by Trentin, who admitted to having tried two or three times, but the FDJ team blocked his attempts. "That's the way it is... I understand the strategy," added the Tudor Pro Cycling rider.
As for his team, Trentin praised the work of his teammates. "For our part, we did what we had to do. I have nothing to reproach the guys, they did their job, especially Florian (Stork, ed), who was with me for a long time."
Although Trentin was not completely satisfied with his sprint finish, he acknowledged that the overall result left him happy considering the feelings he experienced during the race. "I was clearly wrong in the sprint. Finishing ninth is not crazy, it's just a shame. I could have aimed for something more, but on the other hand I was the only heavy rider in front, which is not so bad. I didn't feel good during the whole race, so overall I can be happy. It's good for the future."