Cycling All world were there in the finale of Milan-Sanremo. Except one. Where was Greg Van Avermaet (33)? The leader of CCC had “his head through the wall can save,” he said Sunday. “I have a unique opportunity and it is my own fault.” You wanted Saturday do not respond after the course. That happens basically never. We must conclude that you are very disappointed?

“Yes. It was the second time that Milan-Sanremo on a scenario ended up where I likely made, and for the second time, I was not there. I was far away on the Poggio. Frustrating, especially when you see how many men there are to the measure runs. I must always be there.”

you Had a bad day?

“No, I felt pretty good. One and a half kilometers from the foot of the Poggio, I was still in front at the wheel, Michael Schär, but in the gewring and pushing, I am lost. I’ve tried to make my own way to search, but everywhere I went, I became blocked. Eventually, I sat in fortieth position. Then you have to hope that they are on the first part of the Poggio is not so much to drive. If you can again move up, there is still no man overboard. But I had expected that Quick.Step seriously pace was going to drive for Alaphilippe…”