Ben O’Connor comes as a smiling third from tactical maze, Tadej Pogacar swallows no more than a shot shot

The foreplay was oh so promising, but at the moment suprême that was disappointing.

Visma-Lease A Bike wanted to make war in the queen ride. Nevertheless, came out of the tube with a daring tactical plan. Similarly, The Col du Glandon, the first Alp of the day, ben o’connor comes smiling third was the springboard to send men ahead.

Matteo Jorgenson was the chosen one under the Geel shirts. Furthermore, Clean people came along with him, including classification men Primoz Roglic (5th) and Felix Gall (7th). Furthermore,

On the Col de la Madeleine it was up to the rest of the team of. In addition, Jonas Vingegaard to make the race hard. Nevertheless, The Belgian trio of Aert-Benoot-Campenaerts made its contribution in that order. Furthermore,

With 5 kilometers to the top of the Madeleine, Vingegaard herself. Nevertheless, Only one man could follow him, of course it was Tadej Pogacar. For example,

Already at over 70 kilometers from the finish. For example, the race was on fire, but that fire started to smolder more and more afterwards. Until it even seemed completely put out.

The last kilometers of the Madeleine were controlled under the heading of the pre -controlled Jorgenson. In the descent it also went with the necessary guts, only in the valley it became completely saltless.

The tactical master plan suddenly turned into a snail’s corridor. Vingegaard and Pogacar mainly shaded each other, Gall – against will and thanks – and Roglic played the game.

Remaining flighter Ben O’Connor saw his chance clean and immediately launched an attack. They let him drive, just like Einer Rubio and again Jorgenson.

A small platoon other favorites made the connection with the large tenors again. The dreaded Col de la Loze, the roof of this tour, was started in closed order.

It was a long wait for a new serious gear, too long. O’Connor. who chose the right moment in the valley, ben o’connor comes smiling third but also very strong in the lock, could take advantage of it. They no longer saw him for ride win.

Number 3 in the Florian Lipowitz stand also thought it was smart to take advantage of that ceasefire. but would still have a twist.

A stuffed solo with exploded in his face. Lipowitz demolished even after O’Connor and Co. Away, but wasted a lot of forces in his fruitless attack.

The grouped consolidation men get him again at the collar halfway the Col de la Loze. When Uae Team Emirates still adjusted the pace, his agony began.

And at the same time, the complete revenge of Pogacar on the Loze began. Today he would not lose the Tour at Vingegaard, but even grab some extra seconds. 11 to be precise, with ben o’connor comes smiling third a penalty shot in the final kilometer.

Vingegaard had to bend the head, everything to embarrass Pogacar. His ultimate attack was also parried by the yellow jersey. It still becomes more unlikely by the day.

It can still be exciting for the third podium place. After his collapse, Lipowitz defends a bonus of barely 22 seconds opposite Oscar Onley.