“I feel pretty incredible. I’m really happy with how the legs are going especially in my first race back after injury," the UAE Team Emirates man reflected after his time trial victory in Burgos via the
official team website. "It’s been a long way back since the crash. My wife has been so supportive and patient during the whole time and the team has been in constant contact to try and get me ready and back to health. Just 4 months ago I was in ICU (Intensive Care Unit ed.) not so far from here and to be back here on the top step of a podium is incredible."
As an added bonus, Vine and his partner Bre is set to give birth very soon, extending the family's numbers. "In a few days my wife is due to give birth to our first born so it’s just a really special time in my life right now,” concludes Vine.
Notably, Sepp Kuss retains the overall lead in Burgos after the time-trial although the Team Visma | Lease a Bike has seen his advantage cut to just 5 seconds ahead of Max Poole in the general classification.