"If any teams are still looking for a good lead-out, they are in our team" - Emotional Sasha Weemaes makes heartfelt plea after win in Langkawi amidst rider uncertainty

Human Powered Health sprinter Sasha Weemaes took the first professional victory of his career on stage 7 of the Tour de Langkawi and afterwards, the emotion of the occasion overcame him.

"I had a very bad year, with many health problems. So this victory means a lot to me, but also to the team," said the impassioned 25-year-old Belgian in his post-stage interview. "They are all friends and some riders are still without a contract, so if any teams are still looking for a good lead-out, they are in our team."

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First professional win for Sasha Weemaes on stage 7 of the Tour de Langkawi