Dauphiné Stage 5: Stewart Wins, Evenepoel Falls
- Jake Stewart of israel Premier-Tech seized a surprising victory Thursday in Stage 5 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, outsprinting Jonathan Milan after a high-speed stage.
- evenepoel's crash occurred within the final kilometer, a designated "safe zone," meaning he did not lose any time.
- The Critérium du Dauphiné result leaves the general classification tightly contested, with several riders within striking distance of Evenepoel's yellow jersey.Among them are Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard.
Jake Stewart stunned the cycling world, securing a pivotal sprint victory in Stage 5 of the Critérium du Dauphiné.Meanwhile, race leader Remco Evenepoel survived a late crash, keeping his overall lead. The high-octane stage saw Lidl-Trek’s plans for Jonathan Milan thwarted by an aggressive surge from Israel Premier-Tech.This dramatic day at the Dauphiné criterium sets the stage for a thrilling conclusion. The GC contenders,poised closely behind Evenepoel,are ready for the mountainous challenges coming,including Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard,ready to pounce. News Directory 3 has you covered. Discover what’s next as the race enters the Alps!
Stewart stuns with Sprint Win, Evenepoel Crashes at Critérium du Dauphiné
Updated June 12, 2025
Jake Stewart of israel Premier-Tech seized a surprising victory Thursday in Stage 5 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, outsprinting Jonathan Milan after a high-speed stage. The Dauphiné criterium stage was marked by a late crash involving race leader Remco Evenepoel, who sustained minor injuries but remained in the overall lead.
evenepoel’s crash occurred within the final kilometer, a designated “safe zone,” meaning he did not lose any time. Despite the fall, Evenepoel downplayed the incident. He attributed the crash to a possible slip due to sweaty hands. “Its nothing huge,the injuries are not bad,” Evenepoel said.
The Critérium du Dauphiné result leaves the general classification tightly contested, with several riders within striking distance of Evenepoel’s yellow jersey.Among them are Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard.
Stewart described his win as the biggest of his career, aside from the Tour de France.”This whole year feels like it’s been a breakthrough for me…The team has supported me really well,” Stewart said. He added that he anticipated Milan’s sprint and launched his own attack early.
The Yellow Jersey, Remco Evenepoel crashed in the last km and hurt a bit his middle finger (at least that’s what I understand from this photo). #Dauphine pic.twitter.com/bdaf57iKdh
– Mihai Simion (@faustocoppi60) June 12, 2025
Lidl-Trek dedicated significant effort to positioning Milan for the sprint, controlling the peloton for much of the stage.However, Stewart’s late surge disrupted their plans. Earlier, Pascal Ackermann crashed, forcing Israel-premier Tech to switch to their “Plan B,” which proved triumphant.
A breakaway group of five riders was kept on a tight leash throughout the stage, never gaining more than 90 seconds. The sprinters’ teams ensured the stage would culminate in a bunch sprint. Harold tejada abandoned the race after a crash.
What’s next
The Critérium du Dauphiné now heads into the Alps for three stages that will determine the overall winner. Stage 6 features a Cat. 2 summit finish, followed by a challenging Stage 7 with three HC climbs. The race concludes Sunday with an uphill finish.