Fred Wright of Bahrain Victorious finished second in the Critérium du Dauphiné stage into Issoire, demonstrating his impressive versatility, having successfully executed a late attack in the earlier stage. While he acknowledged not being the fastest, his strategy placed him near Jonathan Milan, ultimately aiding his performance. Despite his commendable finish, he expressed frustration at not securing a win, highlighting the challenges of racing in difficult conditions and against tough competition. Wright remains hopeful for future successes, recognizing the need for patience and strategic positioning in races with limited sprinting options.
"It worked pretty perfectly. [Rob Stannard] put me right next to Lidl-Trek, right on [Milan's] wheel. I've been a teammate of Jonny's, and this guy's unbelievable, like just to hold his wheel, it's better than what I used to do on training camps. So I'll take that."
"I'm happy to have executed it. It's just, you know, I can be up there, but it's winning these bike races. That's the hard part."
"That 3km climb [the Côte du Château de Buron] was kind of grim, but, after a hard day, I've still got a decent sprint. There's not a big sprinter field here, [so] it's more about being patient, rather than being in the front perfectly."
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