So, after my return to Germany, here are a few more thoughts about Dubai. It was the kind of season start that you would dream of. And with a new team, to boot. I am happy with my stage wins and the manner in which we won them. The guys did their jobs really well. There are still some small details that we need to work on, but overall, it made me eager for more. And of course I am happy with the overall title as well. As a sprinter, you just don’t have that many chances to win a stage race. So that is something special, and that made it even better. On Wednesday I will fly to Girona, where I will continue to prepare for the Volta ao Algarve. There will be a few more hills there.

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