Louis Meintjes: "I'm very happy about my Vuelta. I have no regrets"
CyclingSunday, 11 September 2022 at 15:40
Intermarche-Wanty-Gobert rider Louis Meintjes finished the last mountain stage in the seventh position, 15 seconds behind stage winner Richard Carapaz.
“I have no regrets; I'm proud of the way I raced today,” said Meintjes. He is satisfied with his performance and has no qualms about his ranking. He gave his best in every stage and even secured victory in the ninth stage. “I gave the best of myself one last time. Because of the time gaps and the lack of collaboration from several riders in my group, the return of the favorites was unavoidable. But I'm very happy about my Vuelta and my stage victory on Les Praeres.
After completing a grueling tour, the rider is looking forward to some downtime to relax and recharge. “Once we arrive in Madrid, I will be able to enjoy some rest,” concluded Meintjes. He currently holds 11th position in GC, 13 minutes behind overall leader Remco Evenepoel.
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Louis Meintjes: "I have no regrets. 11th place overall and a stage win. I'm proud of how I rode in this @lavuelta." #LaVuelta22
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