Canadian driver Hugo Houle prepares for the next race to return home after winning the Tour de France

Canadian cyclist By Hugo Houle The excitement lasted for weeks after he crossed the finish line in Stage 16 of Tour de France get ahead of your opponent.

Villagers in Sainte-Perpetue, Que.

“It was a great moment, of course,” Houle said in an interview Thursday. “It lasts for a few days, I would even say a few weeks.”

The victory was not only Houle’s first Grand Tour victory, but the culmination of his 12 years of practice and sacrifice as a professional cyclist. As a kid he had too much energy – so he started doing triathlons with his younger brother and step by step he started reaching different levels.

Houle credits his hard work, experience and even a bit of luck for his victory. He advanced from behind then sped up quickly to keep some distance from his opponents as the race drew to a close.

“I was able to surprise them,” he said.

What Houle describes as a stunning moment also marks a Canadian’s first leg victory at the Tour de France in 34 years. He also made history by becoming the first Quebecer to win a spot at the prestigious competition.

“I have made some progress this summer. It’s really been the best season of my career so far and I can get big results,” he said.

What’s next for Houle? He is back in his home province and ready to hit the road for the upcoming Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal on September 11.

Professional cyclists can’t wait to see the audience and hear their cheers. Houle put a lot of effort into this event and he plans to put in a good mood for the next race.

“Now I am back on track and everything is back to normal. And I will have to train hard for the next big race in the next few days,” he said.

– with files from Global News Morning and The Canadian Press