“I’m a bit speechless”: Mühlberger wins Tour of Austria

Tour of Austria: Mühlberger made history

The final stage took the field over 109 kilometers from Langenlois to Viennawhere the grand finale of the Tour of Austria in the federal capital was held in front of the Burgtheater for the first time since 2014. The Brit Sam Watson, from Lower Austria, won the stage Patrick Konrad came third. Mühlberger was 52nd.

However, the 32-year-old could not miss his triumph in the overall standings. The Lower Austrian, who competed for the Austrian national team, took part a minute and a half lead in front of the American Kevin Vermaerke.

That makes him the one first Austrian overall winner the Ö tour since Riccardo Zoidl in 2013.

“I’m a bit speechless”

For Mühlberger, success has one special meaning. After his Decathlon racing team didn’t nominate him for the Tour de France, he said “devastated” been. The joy of winning the Ö-Tour is even greater. “I I’m a bit speechless. The trip home weighs the most for me. There were no nose pickers, so it’s even nicer,” said the 32-year-old.

Mühlberger attributed a large share of the success to his team. “We will have every reason to celebrate. The team is the whole success. Without the team I wouldn’t have been able to win the tour.”

However, he doesn’t have much time to savor his triumph. Next up is this Return to Spain on the program, with Mühlberger as a noble helper for Felix Gall will compete.

The Tour of Austria trophy still has a special place. “She will a place of honor get.” However, before we look forward again, there will be a celebration in Vienna today.