Ben O’Connor finishes third on final stage of Tour Down Under and claims sixth overall
“I was really motivated to achieve a good result on this last stage. The route suited my qualities very well. The team did a great job of tightening up the tempo. For my part, I felt I had good legs. I’m happy to have been able to respond on the last climb, but disappointed that I wasn’t able to win the stage against Simon Yates and Jay Vine. On the positive side, it was a great week to get back into the swing of things. Everyone in the team was up to the task. We’ll have another chance together to win the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race next Sunday.
Australian cyclist Ben O’Connor placed third on the final stage of the Tour Down Under, securing a sixth-place overall finish in the race. O’Connor expressed his motivation and satisfaction with his performance on the last stage, noting that the route was well-suited to his abilities. He credited his team for their work in maintaining a strong tempo and highlighted his own good form. Despite not being able to claim the stage victory against Simon Yates and Jay Vine, O’Connor saw the week as a positive step in getting back into competition. He praised his team for their commitment and looked forward to their upcoming opportunity at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race next Sunday.
