Originally Posted by Cyclingnews

"It has been our plan all along that I would be taking it day by day in the Giro," said the Swiss rider. "I'm very happy with the part of it that I have raced and the atmosphere here at the Giro is always really special. I'm very fond of this race and I've always felt extremely welcome here.

"I'd like to come back in one of the next seasons and, if it fits in my program, I would love to make a result here."