Cycling: Wout van Aert has won the opening round of the Critérium du Dauphiné. The Belgian champion relegated Ethan Hayter and Sean Quinn to second and third place in the sprint.
Van Aert completes strong preparatory work
Celebrated at the start of the Critérium du Dauphiné wout van aert (Jumbo – Visma) a favorite victory. The Belgian champion was unbeatable on the 191,8-kilometre stretch from La Voulte-sur-Rhône to Beauchastel when the sprint decided in the decimated peloton. Before that, the Trek – Segafredo team made a selection on the last climb of the day. Their increased speed caused difficulties for numerous sprinters who were then unable to reestablish contact. The podium is completed by the Briton ethan hayter (Ineos Grenadiers) and the American Sean Quinn (EF Education - EasyPost).
Who will win the Criterium du Dauphiné?
For many years, the Critérium du Dauphiné has served as a preparatory tour for the Tour de France. After today's start, the pros will be on the road in France for another seven days. On Tuesday there will be the first mountain finish in Chastreix-Sancy. Two more complete the Critérium du Dauphiné next weekend. The decision is made in Vaujany and on the Plateau de Salaison. In addition to good climbing skills, the overall winner must also prove his class in the fight against the clock. On Wednesday, 31,9 kilometers from Montbrison to La Bâtie d'Urfé have to be completed. The Slovenian is the top favorite for overall victory Primois Roglic (Jumbo - Visma).
Wout@WoutvanAert ! Tres gros sprint, monstrueux de puissance.
A voir pour la deuxième place Quinn or Hayter.
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— Poisson Pilote (@Poisson_pilotee) June 5, 2022
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