Jonathan Milan: “I can’t believe I did it! This is something incredible, I was always on the podium but never on the first step"

Jonathan Milan surprised everyone with a stage victory in CRO Race. He did not jump but increased the gap steadily, in the end, he was awarded the stage win for his efforts. This is the first professional victory of his career, so it makes it more special for him.

“I can’t believe I did it! This is something incredible,” said Milan. He got many chances to climb the podium, but he failed the capture the moment., “I had a difficult first part of this season, and I have been looking for this victory for a long time. I was close to it one month ago at the Tour de Pologne and then at the Deutschland Tour. I was always on the podium but never on the first step.”

But his long list of near misses ended with his CRO Race’s first stage win. “I desired the victory and wanted to have it here, as this CRO Race is so important for us. I was feeling super good today, and my legs were so strong! I think also the team did a fantastic job. Everyone gave their 100%. I’m super proud of everyone, and I am so happy about this! So thanks to everybody, and tomorrow I want to try again,” concluded Milan.