Van den Broek announced earlier in the day that he wanted to go for his chance
,, This can be a nice stage and on Friday I was still there for a long time. Although I do not hope that other men were saving. I can at least go for my own chance, “De Zuid-Hollander told the NOS Before the start of the stage.
Van den Broek did have an explanation for his relative fitness. ,, In most mountain rides I have been able to drive up the last climb in relation to the classification men. And for the classic riders it may be heavier to come across all those mountains. I recover well, “said the 24-year-old rider, who was able to assist his leader Oscar Onley on Friday.
Van den Broek doubts whether the shot can still be third in the rankings. “Not realistic, but we keep our eyes open.”