Giant Alpecin's Warren Barguil has said that he is satisfied with how he has performed during the first week of the 102nd Tour De France.
Speaking before stage ten, Barguil said to his team's press office: "I am satisfied with my first week in the Tour de France, as I have learned a lot already and am getting wiser by the day. I am also satisfied with my 14th position in the GC, which is positive.
“Racing in echelons and on cobblestones was new for me and went well. It’s a special experience for me riding the Tour in my own country and my own region, Brittany. The crowds are impressive and the support is really great.
“The GC is not a goal for me. Primarily I am here to learn and gain experience, as it is all new for me. After Paris we will make an assessment, and everything we achieve until then is extra, without pressure. When a GC position is not within reach anymore, I will go for a stage win together with my teammates, which is the main goal for the team.
“I am enjoying my time here and I am looking forward to starting the climbing stages.”
His team mate John Degenkolb said: "It was a nice first rest day. We had a one-hour ride and we filled the day with interviews, a massage, lunch, dinner and trying to get as much rest as possible.
“We have tried already a few times to go for victory, which didn’t happen, unfortunately. The team is in good spirits, though, which is a good thing, and we are looking forward to the climbing stages – some guys more than others, but I think we have really good opportunities there.
“Personally I hope that after the Pyrenees there will be a chance for me to get my first Tour de France stage victory.
“There is still a possibility for the green jersey as well. I have a lot of points but the other guys have 50 points more than me. We will see. I am not letting it go yet! With a bit of luck everything is still possible.”