Tour de France: Stage 1 finish line quotes
Geraint Thomas (Team Sky) - stage winner and race leader
It's an amazing feeling. I didn't believe it was going to happen, I thought, 'Martin's going to beat me, or somebody's going to beat me.' I've had my fair share of bad luck this year. Also, back home the last month hasn't been great, all this year actually. It's amazing to get this win, and big thanks to everyone who's supported me. Big shout out to my wife, and my mum as well. We've both had a bit of a rough time recently. It's a great day.
[The roads] weren't too slippery if you don't go too fast. The first corner I took quite fast, and Nico was on the radio saying 'no, just steady'. There were a few times I thought I could have gone a bit faster, but all that doesn't matter anymore. I got the power out when it mattered, and I felt good. I think I paced it really well. I've done some good TT's this year, so it's nice ... I really can't believe it.
Taylor Phinney (Cannondale-Drapac) - 12th at 17 seconds
I felt really good. I didn't realize I was so close to the top guys at the middle checkpoint – I wasn't listening to the radio because I like to be by myself when I do these kinds of efforts.
I felt like I could control it well, and kept the speed up. I really was able to throttle it on the way back. Not quite at the level obviously of Geraint Thomas but I'm quietly happy.
— Le Tour de France (@LeTour) July 1, 2017
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