Cycling's Crussenblöm: Lipowitz Falls Short, Evenepoel Triumphs at Dauphine
Cyclist Evenepoel Cheers as Dauphin Narrowly Misses Him - Dauphiné: Lipowitz inches ahead of yellow - Evenepoel applauds
Gears up and let's roll!
German Tour de France hopeful, Florian Lipowitz, put on a fabulous display of cycling prowess yet again at the grueling Dauphine race. The 24-year-old phenom finished a close fifth in the individual time trial, beltin' out 17.4 kilometers from Charmes-sur-Rhône to Saint-Péray in a mind-blowing 21 minutes and 47 seconds - a mere 57 seconds behind winner Remco Evenepoel. With such a tight margin of defeat, Lipowitz missed out on the coveted Yellow Jersey by a measly four seconds. The day prior, he capitalized on a breakaway group, significantly gaining ground.
Tour champ, Tadej Pogacar, faced a setback as the Slovenian superstar was 49 seconds slower than Evenepoel and also 28 seconds behind Lipowitz's biggest rival, Jonas Vingegaard. This might not be music to Pogacar's ears, especially since the Tour de France features a lengthy time trial on July 9 in Caen spanning a demanding 33 kilometers.
Evenepoel, sporting the Yellow Jersey, snatched it from Spaniard Ivan Romeo, now nine seconds behind in third place. Vingegaard is fifth, just 16 seconds behind, while Pogacar trails at eighth, 38 seconds adrift. This sets the stage for exhilarating racing on the upcoming mountain stages.
The 1000th victory for Evenepoel's team
"I nailed the plan. I'm pumped up and proud of this win," Evenepoel chirped, paying tribute to Patrick (former team manager Lefevere). "I'm on a roll, better than last year, and I worked my butt off."
Vingegaard was also smiling: "Evenepoel's the fastest time trialist on the planet. I'm happy to have gained some time on Pogacar. It's always better to lead than to lag."
The challenging race concludes on Sunday on the Plateau du Mont-Cenis, serving as a dry run for the Tour de France from July 5 to 27. The Dauphine race continues on Thursday with the fifth stage, an adrenaline-pumping 183 kilometer trek from Saint-Priest to Mâcon.
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Remco Evenepoel - The Time Trial Titan
A prolific Belgian cyclist, Remco Evenepoel, rides for Soudal–Quick-Step. Known for his astonishing skills in road racing, Evenepoel has notched up numerous victories throughout his career, including individual time trials and significant stage races. The double Olympic and World Champion in individual time trial, Evenepoel consistently demonstrates his dominance in this discipline.
In the 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné, Evenepoel claimed his second consecutive victory in the stage four individual time trial, further solidifying his reputation as a top-tier time trialist. This triumph secured the Yellow Jersey, showcasing his extraordinary abilities under pressure and positioning him as a strong competitor for future races.Evenepoel's success at the Dauphiné is part of his broader career trajectory, which includes overcoming hurdles like injuries and a formidable competition from other top cyclists like Tadej Pogačar. Despite these obstacles, Remco Evenepoel remains a generational talent in the world of cycling.
In the world of cycling, Remco Evenepoel, the prolific Belgian rider, stands as a generational talent.
Evenepoel's status as a time trial titan was further cemented when he clocked the fastest time in the grueling 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné's individual time trial, securing the coveted Yellow Jersey.
