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<\/p>\nSoudal Quick-Step\u2019s Belgian rode a superb race and made it onto the podium at the \u201cQueen of the Classics\u201d.<\/p>\n
Jasper Stuyven delivered an impressive podium place for our team Sunday afternoon, at the end of the fastest edition in history, and fulfilled a dream that he had ever since his junior days.<\/p>\n
Having finished sixth in Ronde van Vlaanderen one week ago, Stuyven came into the race as one of our squad\u2019s leaders. Through a blend of strength, determination, racing acumen, and guts, he ended up taking the Wolfpack\u2019s 14th podium in Paris-Roubaix, and our first for seven years, an achievement that capped off an impressive spring of Stuyven, who finished top ten in two other prestigious races, Milano-Sanremo and In Flanders Fields.<\/p>\n
Today I rode a great race, didn\u2019t have any bad luck, and I\u2019m happy to finish off my Classics campaign on the podium.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a result that gives me a lot of pride, especially as I\u2019ve been close to the top three here in the past. I\u2019m really happy I could achieve it today with this team, from such a strong field, especially after some unlucky past editions\u201d, a delighted Jasper said after his maiden podium in a cobbled Monument.<\/p>\n
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In what became one of the most memorable Paris-Roubaix in history, Jasper was excellently positioned the entire day, and tackled the infamous Arenberg Forest – the first five-star sector of the day – in the first five wheels, which helped him make it into the eight-man leading group from which the winner emerged. Another selection occurred 60 kilometers from the finish, when two riders attacked and got a gap. Despite numerous accelerations in the group behind, Soudal Quick-Step\u2019s 33-year-old remained composed and showed extraordinary mental power as he continued to push through the pain, staying with that group until the final three kilometers.<\/p>\n
A clever attack there helped him eke out a small advantage which he maintained until the finish on the iconic Andr\u00e9-P\u00e9trieux V\u00e9lodrome, where he arrived completely empty but happy to have recorded his best result in eleven Paris-Roubaix participations.<\/p>\n
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The race was so hard, and in the last 60 kilometers I was on the limit and had no idea how I could make it to the line.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut I soon realised that everyone in the group was getting tired, and at the same time, I got encouraged from the team car, which was of great help, as I kept pushing and believing. The pain was in the legs, but I remained strong mentally and just gave my best. In the closing kilometers, I said to myself that I had to try something and raced on instinct, opening a small gap which I could then carry to the velodrome. I\u2019m happy I could reward myself and the team for their confidence and belief\u201d, added Jasper.<\/p>\n
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