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Gulf Press > Sports > Groenewegen wins Tour de France stage six, Pogacar keeps yellow jersey – News
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Groenewegen wins Tour de France stage six, Pogacar keeps yellow jersey – News

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Last updated: 2024/07/04 at 5:36 PM
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Dylan Groenewegen emerged victorious in the sixth stage of the Tour de France, claiming his sixth individual stage win on the prestigious race. The Dutch rider crossed the finish line ahead of Belgian Jasper Philipsen in a thrilling bunch sprint finish, showcasing his impressive sprinting abilities. However, Philipsen was later penalized for deviating from his sprinting lane, allowing Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay to secure the second position with Colombian Fernando Gaviria taking third place.

After his triumph, Groenewegen expressed his elation, stating that he was proud of his team’s hard work and his strategic sprinting approach. The 31-year-old rider emphasized the strength of the sprint field and expressed his optimism for future races, hoping to replicate his success. This victory marked Groenewegen’s first stage win on the Tour de France since 2022, highlighting his resilience and determination in the competitive cycling arena.

Meanwhile, Slovenian Tadej Pogacar from UAE Team Emirates maintained his overall lead in the yellow jersey despite facing a mid-stage scare during the sixth stage. Pogacar navigated through challenging conditions, including crosswinds and a split in the peloton caused by defending champion Jonas Vingegaard’s team. Despite being momentarily isolated from his teammates, Pogacar’s resilience and team effort enabled him to rejoin the front group before the finish line.

Notably, Mark Cavendish, who recently clinched his record 35th stage win on the Tour, faced challenges during the sixth stage and was not a contender in the final sprint. The British rider also received a reprimand from race officials for using his team car’s slipstream to catch up after encountering mechanical issues. As the Tour progresses, the competition intensifies, with the upcoming individual time trial stage presenting a crucial test for the top contenders.

Looking ahead to the seventh stage, a 25.3km individual time trial, all eyes are on the leading competitors, particularly Pogacar, Belgian Remco Evenepoel, and Jonas Vingegaard. With a 45-second lead over Evenepoel and a 50-second lead over Vingegaard, Pogacar aims to maintain his position and demonstrate his time trial prowess. The stage holds significance for the general classification contenders, offering an opportunity to showcase their strength and strategic capabilities in the race for the prestigious yellow jersey.

In anticipation of the challenging time trial stage, Pogacar expressed his excitement to test his endurance and performance, highlighting the importance of the upcoming competition for the GC riders. As the battle for supremacy intensifies among the top contenders, including Pogacar, Evenepoel, and Vingegaard, the seventh stage promises to be a pivotal moment in the Tour de France, shaping the future standings and determining the potential frontrunners in the prestigious cycling event.

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