2023-06-13 17:38:14
After a successful Tour of Italy, with a fifth place overall and the jersey of best climber, Thibaut Pinot will be at the start of the Tour de France 2023. His presence on the Grande Boucle was confirmed to us on Tuesday by his sports director of the Groupama-FDJ, Marc Madiot while the Franc-Comtois is playing his last season.
The former Tour yellow jersey welcomed the news with satisfaction and happiness. “I am very happy to do my last Tour de France. With the form I had leaving the Giro and the form I still have 15 days later, it would be frustrating not to be part of this team, indicates the winner of the Tour of Lombardy 2018. I am motivated so that together we make the most beautiful Tour possible. There is a way to make a great Tour with the team lined up. »
“I hope to have the legs I had at the Giro”
After the end of the Giro, the 33-year-old rider rested at his home in Haute-Saône. “Management since the Giro has gone well. I recovered well the first week, and the second, I rode at will and I took advantage of my home and nature, he says. It did me good to spend 15 days off. I am this week on the side of La Clusaz (Haute-Savoie) to do a preparation course with the recognition of several stages in this area. »
And to add: “It’s an important week to get back on the road before the French Championships which arrive in 10 days and then the Tour in stride. Asked about his personal ambitions for his last Tour de France, Thibaut Pinot prefers to kick in touch. “A successful Tour is one where I could have blossomed and expressed what I have in my legs. My personal goal will be based on the team. I hope to have the legs I had at the Giro. There’s no reason I can’t look good. »
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