Matteo Jorgenson: "I’m excited to actually race with the Maillot Jaune"

March 11 ^th 2025 - 16:57

“I’m proud of the boys. I think we did the plan as well as we could and I’m happy with the commitment of every one. I don’t take it for granted to have six riders so strong and committed next to me. We wanted to use our two ‘motorbikes’, Per [Strang Hagenes] and Edo [Affini]. They did their turns before the steep climb and the goal was to have four of us on top. Then it was about navigating the last corners as fast as possible to the finish.

I’m excited to actually race with the yellow jersey! I didn’t wear it in race last year, I took it on the last day. I want just to feel what it is to race with the Maillot Jaune. It’s iconic. Now we have to defend and I think we have the team to do it after what we saw today. I feel pretty good and I’m also just happy to be here with Jonas. He’s a super nice guy and I’m confident for the next few days.”