Stephen Williams: “I’m lost for words, quite emotional really”

April 17 ^th 2024 - 17:42

“There was a bit of a block on the road, everyone was kind of waiting, I just saw the 300 and I thought if I can get a jump here and put 5” or 10” on the group, you know, seeing the line in front of you, it would give me a good chance to hold on. I was looking around a bit because the legs were empty, they were coming close, so I’m really happy to hold on and win.
I’m exhausted. I’m lost for words, quite emotional really. It’s a really hard sport, so to win bike races is hard, especially here in these Classics. It’s wonderful to be the first British winner of this race. I’ve been watching this race for a number of years and I know the class and the prestige of this race. To come to the Ardennes and win La Flèche is really special.”