Ben O’Connor (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale): "I felt a little bit in my own world today. Where the group of 30 went, I was a bit disappointed because I thought it was a pretty good opportunity. So when the race opened up again I went for it. I kind of felt like today was an opportunity and I just laid it all out there. I felt like I could win the stage from the start so it’s pretty special. I absolutely liked every moment. Today was noticeably less hot [than stage 4]. I enjoyed a lot. I was looking at the triple Grand Tour winners, the list of who have done it, before the race started, and I’m proud to put my name on that list. With the red jersey as well, it’s gonna be a once in a lifetime experience maybe so I’m gonna enjoy every moment. Maybe [I could keep for a long time]… Maybe not! It depends how I go in Cazorla, Granada. It’s an opportunity and I’m gonna savour it as much as I can."
