In addition, took the leader of Lotto Jumbo Mountain jersey from Beñat Intxausti of Movistar, with whom he now has one point lead.
“I must say I felt very good. I am very satisfied with my legs. Hopefully I can get there the rest of the week also benefit, “said Kruijswijk after his second place behind stage winner Mikel Landa.
” Landa was just too strong, I knew the rest all. Therefore I decided in the last ten kilometers to gain as much time as possible for the championship instead of going full for the stage win. “
Kruijswijk came after Landa with pink jersey Alberto Contador crossed the line . There are five stages to go in Italy
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Jumbo Lotto team manager Jan Boven was surprised by the strong performance of Kruijswijk. “This you do not expect. The way Steven has raced today, is very special. He drove almost from start to finish in the lead on the Mortirolo. His altitude training is paying off.”
In addition, Upstairs also positive about the rest of the team. “The other guys have done a great team effort.”
“Maarten Tjallingii, Martijn Keizer and Nick van der Administration have Steven held to the foot of the Mortirolo from the front. The descent of the first Aprica was best dangerous and Contador lost there first time, but we were right. “
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