Torstein Traeen was able to take full advantage of his red jersey this Saturday during an 8th stage controlled by sprinters and very quiet to Zaragoza. To the fight the day before to defend his tunic on a difficult step towards Cerler, the Norwegian of the Bahrain Victorious did not have to worry during this day without history and ideal to appreciate as it should be its status as leader of the Iberian race. After the victory of Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-deceuninck), he returned to an interview on the way in which he lived this stage.
“To be honest, I haven't looked much at the 9th stage, we'll see”
“To be honest, usually, I bored a little in these steps, but today I took a little more pleasure than yesterday. It was less stressful, and we weren't too worried about losing Roja. It was easier to enjoy. Tomorrow (Sunday)? To be honest, I did not look at the route much (from the 9th stage). We'll see“, the conclusion Torstein Traeen About the 9th and last stage of this first week, which will arrive at the summit (once again) of the ski resort of Valdezcaray. He still has 2'33 “ahead of his dolphin Jonas Vingegaard (Vimsa | Lease a Bike).
