‘It was the most emotional victory of my career’: John Degenkolb reflects on Tour de France Roubaix stage win

The 29-year-old talks returning to form and his dream victories

John Degenkolb said his 2018 Tour de France stage win was the most emotional victory of his career
Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

John Degenkolb says his Roubaix stage win at the Tour de France “was the most emotional victory of his career.”

The 29-year-old rode to a memorable win on the cobbles of stage nine, drawing a line under a difficult few years for him.

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