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Pogacar Secures Maiden Critérium du Dauphiné Victory Ahead of Tour de France

Dominant performances across three stages with a 59-second overall lead underscore the Slovenian’s peak condition as he transitions to Tour preparations.

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Tadej Pogacar successfully held onto the yellow jersey as he cruised in third in the final stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Sunday

Overview

  • Tadej Pogacar claimed the overall title by 59 seconds over Jonas Vingegaard in the eight-day race.
  • He captured three individual stage wins, demonstrating control on both flat and mountainous terrain.
  • French rider Lenny Martinez powered to victory on the final 133.3 km trek to the Plateau du Mont-Cenis.
  • Pogacar’s triumph increases his career tally to 99 victories and cements his status as the favourite for July’s Tour.
  • The race’s concluding stage marked the end of Romain Bardet’s professional cycling career.