"On the right track, but we can still improve" - Stefan Küng assesses first time-trial of the year at the Volta ao Algarve

Having long been known as a time-trial specialist, Stefan Küng once again proved his expertise in the discipline on stage 4 of the Volta ao Algarve, finishing 3rd.

"First time-trial of the year so it's always difficult," reflected the Swiss star of Groupama - FDJ in his post-stage interview. "Either you feel it right away or you don't. Today the feeling was good but not exceptional. But yeah, for the first test it's okay."

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Although perhaps not totally convinced by his own performance, Kung as mentioned, finished third on the day with only Magnus Sheffield and time-trial world champion, Remco Evenepoel being able to better the 30-year-old.

"It was a really tricky time-trial. There is often gravel on the course and as it's the first one of the season I was not willing to take big risks," he continues. "One or two corners for sure, I lost a few seconds. Overall it's good. I'm on the right track, but we can still improve."

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