"Today's stage, played between Draguignan and Callie was very hard and in spite of feeling good all day with good feelings, I think we have, let me be my teammates, charged tired after all the efforts produced yesterday.
Despite that, we worked to control a breakaway of 4 riders and then in the end, after the Wall demanding Fayence, we have given everything to try and get it placed at the foot of the last difficulty and Luis León can try to win overall.
But now Thomas Voeckler was the strongest.
I am delighted to have raced here in France, this race is a very nice test.
I loved the host of the French public who showed me their support, either at the exits along the route.
I thank you for your sympathy and I hope that soon we can return to satisfy all fans of cycling with another victory.
Now I will continue my training at home and return to compete next on March 1 because of the Classic to Almeria. "
Source: Agencias