Ben O'Connor, after a challenging start in the Tour de France, finished 21st in the stage 5 time trial. He was 1:47 behind winner Remco Evenepoel but performed better than several notable riders, moving up to 17th in the general classification. O'Connor noted improvements in his physical condition and race situation, feeling relieved after the time trial. He reflected on a tough first few days marred by crashes and wind, expressing hope for better performances in the upcoming mountainous stages.
Ben O'Connor finished 21st in stage 5 of the Tour de France, 1:47 down on winner Remco Evenepoel, and moved up 12 places in the GC.
O'Connor expressed relief after the time trial, stating, 'I seem to have come out of it a little bit better.' He wasn't pleased with the first four days before the trial.
The challenging initial stages featured crashes and strong winds, contributing to a rough start for O'Connor, who now looks forward to climbs that suit his style.
Despite the setbacks early in the race, O'Connor remains confident, mentioning, 'So I guess this is probably a good one for your confidence, because you can ride to your strengths.'
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