Dauphiné: Evenepoel Wins Stage 4 & Takes Lead | Cycling News
Remco Evenepoel dominates stage 4 of the Criterium du Dauphine, seizing the overall led with a powerful time trial victory.The Belgian rider, a top contender for the Tour de France, outpaced rivals, including Jonas vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar, showcasing his form in this critical warm-up race. Evenepoel’s notable performance positions him as a formidable competitor. News Directory 3 knows this is a must-know race. With the general classification now led by Evenepoel, and Pogacar and Vingegaard trailing, the stage is set for intense competition. Discover what’s next as the race heads into challenging routes.
Remco Evenepoel Seizes Criterium du Dauphine Lead with Time Trial Victory
Updated June 6, 2024
Remco Evenepoel of Belgium powered to victory in the stage 4 time trial of the Criterium du Dauphine, claiming the overall lead in the Criterium du Dauphine. The Soudal-Rapid Step rider, a favorite in the upcoming Tour de France, completed the 17.4-kilometer course ahead of his rivals.
Evenepoel, the reigning Olympic and world time trial champion, beat Jonas Vingegaard by 21 seconds. Tadej Pogacar, often dominant in time trials, finished a surprising 49 seconds behind Evenepoel. Florian Lipowitz of Germany currently sits second in the general classification, trailing by four seconds.
The Criterium du Dauphine, held in southeastern France, serves as a crucial pre-Tour de France race. Evenepoel’s performance signals his readiness to compete against top contenders like Pogacar and Vingegaard in the upcoming Tour.
In the general classification, Pogacar trails Evenepoel by 38 seconds, while Vingegaard is 16 seconds behind in fifth place. Ivan romeo of Spain lost the yellow jersey after his stage three victory, finishing one minute and 25 seconds behind Evenepoel.
“I’m very happy with this victory – the thousandth for the team,” Evenepoel said, dedicating the win to Patrick Lefevere.”I think in terms of [my] weight, it’s already pretty good – much better than last year – I’ve been working super hard behind the scenes.”
What’s next
The eight-day stage race continues with a 183km hilly stage to Macon. The race culminates with a challenging stage featuring steep climbs in the French Alps to Valmeinier.