" I'm just happy to take home a podium today": Bob Jungels satisfied with his performance in stage 3 of Volta a Comunitat Valenciana

The 3rd stage of Volta a Comunitat Valenciana sow a breakaway winning. One of the members of the breakaway who contributed the most for his success was Bora-Hansgrohe recent sign Bob Jungels. The Luxembourgian rider pulled the breakaway along the race and was the first one to catch the attacker Lawson Craddock(Jayco-AIUla) on the last climb.

“At the beginning I thought it would be a bit of a suicide mission, since the teams with a sprinter would control the race anyway. From the last climb on I was really on the limit, but somehow we managed to make it to the line", said Bob Jungels at the finish.

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In the end it all come to who had the most explosive power on the legs to win the stage. And Bob Jungels finished 2nd behind the stage winner Simone Velasco of Astana Qazaqstan Team.

"In the final sprint, Gregaard unfortunately lost his chain right in front of me, so I was boxed in for a moment. Of course, a win would have been nicer, but in the end I'm just happy to take home a podium today”, he revealed.

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The sports Director of Bora-Hansgrohe present at the race, ex rider Enrico Gasparatto, despite not getting the win was visibly satisfied with Jungels effort and considered today's stage as positive.

“The plan was to be in the breakaway with Bob Jungels - Bob, as a very experienced pro, executed this plan perfectly. He knows exactly when to push and when to ride conservatively in a breakaway. Of course, we would have loved to come back to the hotel with the win, but we are more than happy with the result today. Our four climbers crossed the line within the reduced bunch and without losing any time—another strong team effort!”, said Gasparotto.

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