Allensman Wins Rainy Queen Stage, Takes Tour of the Alps 2025 Lead
Allensman Seizes Overall lead with Stage Win at Tour of the Alps
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The fourth stage of the Tour of the Alps, known as the Queen stage due to its challenging 3,200-meter elevation gain, saw Teymen Allensman of the Ineos Grenadiers (Netherlands) surge to victory on Friday. Allensman’s impressive 76-kilometer breakaway not only secured the stage win but also propelled him into the overall lead. This marks his first victory in three years.
Demanding Stage Tests Riders
With only two days remaining in the five-day Tour of the alps (UCI2.Pro), the 162.7km fourth stage presented a formidable challenge. The mountain stage featured three notable climbs, including Level 2 and Level 3 ascents. The substantial altitude gain led organizers to designate it the Queen stage of the competition.
Prior to the stage, Michael Stoller (Tudor Pro Cycling, Australia) held a 41-second lead over Giulio Ciccone (Ridl Trek, Italy) in the overall standings. Felix Gall (Austria, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) began the stage 45 seconds back. Riders faced cool conditions, with temperatures around 9 degrees Celsius, necessitating arm warmers and gilets.
Breakaway Attempts and Allensman’s Decisive Move
An initial breakaway group of six riders, including Jofre Bouchard (France, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale), established a four-minute advantage over the peloton. Though, the peloton, driven primarily by ridl Trek’s efforts to position Ciccone for an overall comeback, maintained a high pace, steadily reducing the gap.
A subsequent attack from the peloton saw Eddie Dunbar (Ireland,Jaco AlUla),Allensman,and Nicola Prodhomme (France,Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) bridge to the breakaway.
Responding to the shifting dynamics, key contenders including Stoller and Derek Gee (Canada, Israel-premier Tech) remained attentive. as rain began to fall, Allensman launched a solo attack on a descent with 76km remaining.The 25-year-old, in his fifth year as a professional, quickly established a significant lead.
Allensman Holds On for Victory
Gee and Koen Bouwman (Jaco AlUla, Netherlands) attempted to chase Allensman, while Stoller launched his own solo pursuit from the peloton in an attempt to defend his overall lead. However, neither group could close the gap to Allensman, who navigated the remaining climbs and descents to secure the stage victory.
“We decided to race as a whole in the offseason last year,” Allensman said. “The team was risky, but we can get a big win like today.It’s a different approach, but it would have been an engaging race for fans watching on TV.” He added that this was his third professional victory since escaping and winning the 2022 Vuelta a España stage.
General Classification Update
Gee finished second, 1 minute 18 seconds behind allensman, while Stoller finished third, 1 minute 23 seconds back.Allensman now leads the general classification.
Teymen Allensman Takes Stage & Overall Lead at Tour of the alps: Your Questions Answered
Teymen Allensman of Ineos Grenadiers delivered a phenomenal performance at the Tour of the Alps, securing not just a stage win but also the overall lead. Let’s dive into the details with a Q&A to understand this exciting race.
Teymen Allensman of Ineos Grenadiers (Netherlands) won the fourth stage! He made an notable 76-kilometer breakaway, conquering the challenging ‘Queen stage’ of the race with its demanding 3,200-meter elevation gain. This victory also propelled him into the overall lead, marking his first win in three years.
The fourth stage was the ”Queen stage” because of its challenging 162.7km route that included three notable climbs, with Level 2 adn Level 3 ascents. The cumulative altitude gain of 3,200 meters made this stage a true test of endurance and climbing ability for the riders. To add to the challenge, the conditions were cold, around 9 degrees Celsius, requiring riders to wear arm warmers and gilets.
Before the stage, Michael Stoller (Tudor Pro Cycling, Australia) held the overall lead with a 41-second advantage over Giulio Ciccone (Ridl Trek, Italy). Felix Gall (Austria, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) was also a key contender, starting the stage 45 seconds behind the leader.
An initial breakaway group of six riders,including Jofre Bouchard (France,Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale),managed to establish a significant four-minute lead over the main peloton. However, the peloton, primarily controlled by Ridl Trek, worked hard to reduce the gap, setting a high pace to support Giulio ciccone’s overall ambitions.
Allensman, responding to the changing race dynamics, broke away on a descent with 76 kilometers remaining. He quickly built a ample lead, effectively isolating himself. Before this, Allensman, Eddie Dunbar (Ireland, Jaco AlUla), and Nicola Prodhomme (france, Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) bridged to the breakaway group from the peloton.
Derek Gee (Canada, Israel–Premier Tech) and Koen Bouwman (Jaco AlUla, Netherlands) attempted to chase down Allensman. Meanwhile,Michael Stoller launched his own solo pursuit from the peloton in a bid to defend his overall lead. Unfortunately for the chasers, they were unable to close the gap to Allensman.
Allensman mentioned that the Ineos Grenadiers decided to race as a whole team in the offseason. He added that it was a risky strategy, but that they could achieve big wins like this. He also mentioned that this was his third professional victory, and it was a different approach that would have been engaging to watch on TV.
As an inevitable result of the stage, Allensman now leads the general classification.Derek Gee finished second in the stage, 1 minute 18 seconds behind Allensman. Michael Stoller finished third, 1 minute 23 seconds back.
Overall Standings (Top 5 – Provisional)
| Rank | Rider | Country | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teymen Allensman | Netherlands | Ineos Grenadiers | (Details to be added after official results) |
| 2 | Derek Gee | Canada | Israel-Premier Tech | (Details to be added after official results) |
| 3 | Michael stoller | Australia | Tudor Pro Cycling | (Details to be added after official results) |
| 4 | (4th place rider) | (Country) | (Team) | (Details to be added after official results) |
| 5 | (5th place rider) | (Country) | (Team) | (Details to be added after official results) |
Stay tuned for more updates and analysis as the Tour of the Alps continues!