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Mine is a love-hate relationships with the Mur de Huy and Flèche Wallonne - all or nothing. You need to have the legs I had today in order to get away from it with something. Before the climb I knew I had to be in good position if I wanted to win. I was stressing up a bit, so I re-focused and tried to think about nothing in order to find a good position on the approach to the climb. Then everything fell into place. When Alejandro Valverde launched his acceleration, it was the perfect moment also for me to go.

The big reason why I am in such good shape in these...

I tried to begin the final climb on the best possible position in order to ride steadily to the top of the Mur de Huy, at my own pace. When I saw Dylan Teuns attacking, I tried to follow him… but he was too strong, so I just could go to my maximum.

My shape is very good right now, so I’ll try and use my legs to get the best possible result next Sunday in Liège-Bastogne-Liège. I normally prefer stage racing, but when last year I saw was also in the mix in Lombardia I understood I am also able to perform well on one-day races. I feel great...