Oscar Onley started stage 19 of the Tour de France 22 seconds away from a podium position. By the end of the stage, that gap increased to 1:03, resulting in a fourth-place finish. Despite not winning, the team exceeded their expectations, previously not contemplating a podium position. Team DS Matt Winston expressed pride in Onley's performance, highlighting the team's growth throughout the event. The focus on each stage allowed the team to adapt their expectations, and Onley demonstrated consistent climbing ability, surprising many with his performance throughout the race.
"If you came to the Tour de France and you said Oscar would finish in the top 10 of GC and then the top five, then we would have taken that."
"Even up until yesterday, we were not even thinking about a podium position. Obviously, after yesterday, where we took a bit of time, then you start thinking 'hmm, maybe it's possible'."
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