"My main aim is to be on that podium in Madrid... Whatever place that is, that's the aim." This reflects O'Connor's focused goal despite the pressures of the race.
When O'Connor lost the red jersey, he felt free to race differently, without the compulsion to track every acceleration from his competitors.
O'Connor's strategic approach allowed him to maintain his position in the competition, leading to a strong finish despite the challenges of the final mountain.
Even after losing the leader's jersey, O'Connor's tactical decision-making helped him secure a second place overall with a valuable time gap over his closest rivals.
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