Thanks to his strong time trial, Roglic climbed to third place in the general classification. Steven Kruijswijk also rode a strong time trial and finished just outside the top ten in eleventh place.

For the Slovenian leader of Team Jumbo-Visma this was the first time trial of the season. “Time trials are always a challenge. I always learn something new and I am happy that I was able to do so early in the season. The changes in tempo that were necessary on today’s course suit me well. Of course you always want to win the stage, but I am satisfied with the result. I did what I could and I am already looking forward to the stages to come.”

Sports director Frans Maassen looked back on his leader’s performance with a good feeling. “It may not have been Primoz's very best time trial, but we are very satisfied. He rode a very good time trial today and did well with regard to the general classification.”