Team Sky making me a better rider, says Wout Poels

New recruit impressive in role of team leader at Tirreno-Adriatico after Chris Froome's withdrawal through illness

Wouter Poels on the podium after winning Stage 4 of the 2015 Tirreno-Adriatico (Watson)

(Image credit: Watson)

Dutchman Wout Poels thanked Team Sky for signing him and helping him to improve after his victory in the Tirreno-Adriatico today, but said he wished that Chris Froome could at his side to enjoy it.

The British rider was forced to withdraw 48 hours before the race because of illness, leaving Poels without his usual leader.

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