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"It put a lot of pressure on me" - Thibaut Pinot looking forward to 'Pinot corner' at Il Lombardia
CyclingFriday, 06 October 2023 at 20:30
Thibaut Pinot was a very popular figure at the Tour de France and during stage 20 he had a 'Pinot corner' at a home ascent in the Vosges. At Il Lombardia, this will once again take place, in the final ascent to Bergamo Alta just a few kilometers before the finish.
Hence, we can expect huge crowds in the final climb of the final monument of the season. Pinot will be one of Groupama - FDJ's big figures but taking into consideration recent form, the Frenchman will likely not be towards the front at that time. That can make room for a little celebration on the ascent for one of the most popular riders in the peloton, who hangs up the wheels this Saturday.
“I have the stress of finishing the Tour of Lombardy because I believe that the Pinot corner is quite far in the race," Pinot shared with L'Équipe. "It hasn’t been a gift until today, because knowing that everyone is coming, making the trip, and that you might not even be able to finish the race, it put a lot of pressure on me."
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