"When I attacked at seven kilometres to go and caught Voigt,
he immediately told me that he didn't want to sprint.
So I made my own pace and didn't attack [Voigt]," explained Garate.
"Voigt worked a lot in the break today, and he certainly would have been very happy to win,
but he showed there are other values and there is respect [between riders] in the race.
He made a very nice gesture, and I think it is good for cycling...
I will not forget what he did - he is a great champion and a great personality."