Tadej Pogačar won the queen stage 7 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, extending his overall lead over Jonas Vingegaard to 1:01, after a decisive final climb to Valmeinier 1800.
Tadej Pogačar wins stage 7 of Critérium du Dauphiné, solidifying his lead in the general classification, with Jonas Vingegaard close behind. The race features intense mountain climbs and strategic attacks, with Pogačar aiming for his 99th and 100th career wins, while Vingegaard and others battle for stage and GC positions.
Tadej Pogačar demonstrated a significant performance advantage over rival Jonas Vingegaard during the Critérium du Dauphiné's first mountain stage, raising questions about his form and the competitive gap since his Tour de France victory last year.
Remco Evenepoel lost his lead in the Critérium du Dauphiné after a tough stage 6 where Tadej Pogačar attacked on the final summit finish, showcasing Pogačar's superiority in the race.
Jonas Vingegaard finished second in a challenging mountain stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, with Tadej Pogačar winning and taking the yellow jersey; Vingegaard remains 43 seconds behind Pogačar overall, and the team is optimistic for the upcoming stage.
Tadej Pogačar delivered an impressive performance on stage 6 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, winning the stage and reclaiming the overall race lead with a dominant attack on the Côte de Domancy.
Remco Evenepoel won stage 4 of the Critérium du Dauphiné with a record time in the 17.4km individual time trial, taking the overall race lead and the yellow jersey from Iván Romeo, while gaining on main rivals Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar.
Tadej Pogačar expressed admiration for his general classification rivals despite his success in the explosive opening stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, which was unexpectedly won by Jonas Vingegaard who attacked on the final ascent, challenging the initial sprinter-favored expectations.
Tadej Pogacar narrowly defeated Mathieu van der Poel in a thrilling bunch sprint to win the opening stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, overcoming a late breakaway by other top cyclists.
Tadej Pogačar won the opening stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné in a sprint finish, outpacing Jonas Vingegaard and Mathieu van der Poel in a star-studded breakaway, marking a surprising start to the race.
Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič were involved in a mass crash during stage 5 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, leading to the stage being neutralized. Both riders, who were returning from previous injuries, suffered fresh blows just weeks before the Tour de France. The crash, caused by wet roads, affected numerous riders and led to a lengthy delay and the eventual neutralization of the stage due to insufficient medical provisions.
Dylan van Baarle and Steven Kruijswijk will not continue in the Critérium du Dauphiné after a mass crash on stage 5. Team manager Richard Plugge questioned the safety measures in cycling, comparing it to Formula 1.
The Critérium du Dauphiné peloton finished stage 5 bruised and battered after a severe mass crash led to a neutralized 20-kilometer run-in to Saint Priest, turning what should have been an uneventful stage into a somber and cautious ride.
Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič were involved in a mass crash during stage 5 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, leading to the neutralisation of the stage. Both riders were able to continue and finish the race, indicating their Tour de France participation is not in jeopardy.
Stage 5 of the Critérium du Dauphiné was suspended with 21km remaining after two mass crashes on a wet downhill road, involving numerous riders including yellow jersey Remco Evenepoel, Primož Roglič, and Juan Ayuso.