Minutes after the 2023 Tour de France had completed its final high mountain stage at Markstein, on Saturday Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) gave an emotionally charged explanation as to why he had enjoyed its last kilometres so much.
"I was very pleased to be able to do that," Bernal told reporters. "Cycling fans are the best in the world, seeing the young kids on the side of the road who already know who we are, shouting out our names - that gives me a good feeling. That's why I love this sport and that's why I'm so happy to be here."
