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You can hardly recognize it under the mask and hat, but here Marc Hirschi is celebrating his first stage victory in the Tour de France. Image: keystone
“His life is completely upside down” – Hirschi enthuses the cycling world
Marc Hirschi is the shooting star of the cycling scene right now. In the second stage of this year’s Tour de France he missed the sprint victory against Julian Alaphilippe by a very slim margin. On the ninth stage, Hirschi flees again, driving around 75 kilometers alone, only to be reached 1.7 kilometers before the finish. In the sprint it was enough to finish third. At the latest, the hearts of cycling fans around the world flew to the young Bernese.
The disappointment in the ninth stage:
Yesterday came the great climactic achievement: Hirschi won the 12th stage of the Tour de France. It was the first Swiss stage victory on the Tour since Fabián Cancellara won the prologue in 2012.
Victory on stage 12:
Cancellara, who is also Hirschi’s advisor and coach, is happy about the triumph of his protégé: “Thanks to this fantastic victory, he suddenly became known all over the world. His life is turned upside down. “Cancellara is certain that Hirschi will win other races like the spring classics of his career. Perhaps at some point the Tour de France will even win the overall.
This is still a long way off. But the present is also rewarding. The cycling world is excited about Hirschi’s performance on this tour. German Eurosport commentators already see Hirschi as the “next Peter Sagan”. But there is also praise on Twitter.
Matteo Trentin (CCC Team) says: “Hi Marc, can you tell me what you had for breakfast yesterday? That would be useful for today’s stage! Thank you. “#Chapeau
The Federal Councilor congratulates the Minister of Sport, Viola Amherd.
Jonathan Vaughters, former pro and manager of EF Pro Cycling, writes: “I don’t often tweet about riders who are not on my team. But this guy deserves that praise. Great ride. Excellent.”
Roy Curvers, ex-pro and Sunweb coach says: “Sometimes you can see a great victory from afar. Congratulations Marc Hirschi on the first of many victories. “
Eurosport commentator Jens Voigt toasted Marc Hirschi’s victory with his daughters.
Daril Impey of Team Mitchelton-Scott writes: “Stage 12 was tough. Hats off to Marc Hirschi, what a trip it was. ”
Velo journalist Edward Pickering indulges in a pun on Hershey’s Kisses.
Nicolas Roche, Hirschi’s teammate: “Cycling is exciting today. Great team effort to help our young Swiss star win. “
Another bike trip: “On his third attempt, Hirschi finally wins a stage and teaches us a valuable lesson for life. And where can I sign up for your downhill class? “
Eurosport commentator Matt Stephens agrees.
“Le Petit Suisse ganz gross!”
