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Jonas Vingegaard expressed disappointment after finishing second on stage 7 of the Tour de France, acknowledging he made a mistake in the race that he normally would have been satisfied with, as Tadej Pogačar won the stage.
Stage 7 of the Tour de France features a challenging hilly course with a double ascent of the Mûr de Bretagne, promising a dramatic showdown among top contenders like Van der Poel, Roglič, and Pogačar, reminiscent of the 2021 race.
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.
Stage 7 of the Tour de France is a flat route from Mont-de-Marsan to Bordeaux, offering a chance for the sprinters to shine. The peloton is expected to chase down the solo breakaway rider, Simon Guglielmi, who currently holds a gap of over six minutes. The teams with strong sprinters, such as Lotto-Dstny and Alpecin-Deceuninck, are positioning themselves at the front for the final sprint. The finish in Bordeaux is known for its sprint finishes, with Mark Cavendish winning there in 2010. Safety measures have been implemented, including an earlier enforcement of the 3km rule.
Jasper Philipsen denies Mark Cavendish a record-breaking 35th Tour de France stage win as he wins stage seven. Cavendish appeared to have the victory within his grasp, but a mechanical issue with his gears caused him to lose crucial speed, allowing Philipsen to overtake him in the final sprint. Philipsen expressed his happiness and pride in his win, while Cavendish expressed his disappointment but vowed to keep trying.