New Tour de France leader Traeen: 'Nothing equals the yellow jersey'

Torstein Traeen of Norway has seized the coveted yellow jersey as the new leader of the Tour de France, a remarkable achievement he cherishes above all else. The Uno X rider expressed his profound satisfaction, stating that while leading the Vuelta a España was a significant accomplishment, nothing compares to the prestige of the Tour de France's iconic yellow jersey.

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Yesterday I could have dreamed of wearing yellow, but Pogacar's UAE worked hard. This morning we wanted to get into the breakaway and I was lucky enough to achieve it, to have good legs and to get it.

"Yesterday I could have dreamed of wearing yellow, but Pogacar's UAE worked hard," Traeen said. "This morning we wanted to get into the breakaway, and I was lucky enough to achieve it, to have good legs and to get it." He added, "If I keep it tomorrow, I will be happy. I don't set any goals, just enjoy every moment I wear it."

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If I keep it tomorrow, I will be happy. I don't set any goals, just enjoy every moment I wear it.

Traeen is the third Norwegian to lead the Tour de France, marking a historic moment for his country in cycling. He acknowledged the immense popularity of football in Norway, especially with the national team's recent success in advancing to the quarterfinals after eliminating Brazil. "Football is always something very big in Norway, just look at how everyone imitates the Viking rowers, it's a great popular festival," he commented.

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The leadership of the Vuelta is important, but nothing compares to wearing the Tour de France yellow jersey.

Despite the football team's prominence, Traeen hopes his yellow jersey will also capture the public's attention. "I dream that the yellow jersey also has some space. And I eagerly await Norway's next match," he added, highlighting the dual sporting passions currently gripping his nation. He is focused on enjoying his time in the lead, without setting specific performance targets for the coming stages.

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Football is always something very big in Norway, just look at how everyone imitates the Viking rowers, it's a great popular festival. I dream that the yellow jersey also has some space. And I eagerly await Norway's next match.