Particle.news
Download on the App Store
11 ARTICLES
·
4w ago

Evenepoel Maintains Slim Dauphiné Lead Ahead of Mountain Test

Holding a four-second advantage over Florian Lipowitz, Evenepoel moves into the race’s final high-altitude stages that could upend the general classification.

„Eigentlich kommen jetzt die Etappen, die mir liegen“: Florian Lipowitz blickt optimistisch in den weiteren Verlauf der Rundfahrt
Fährt nun in Gelb bei der Dauphiné: Remco Evenepoel
Radsportler Florian Lipowitz
Image

Overview

  • Remco Evenepoel leads the Critérium du Dauphiné by four seconds over Florian Lipowitz after five stages.
  • Evenepoel built his advantage with a commanding Stage 4 time-trial win and retained the yellow jersey despite a late crash under the three-kilometer rule.
  • Florian Lipowitz defended second place overall after recovering from a rear-wheel puncture on the fifth stage into Macon.
  • Jake Stewart claimed the Stage 5 bunch sprint victory in Macon, while German sprinter Pascal Ackermann abandoned the race following a crash.
  • The weekend’s mountain stages, including multiple second and hors catégorie climbs and the finale at Plateau du Mont-Cenis, will be decisive for the overall standings and reveal form ahead of the Tour de France.