The Battle for Yellow: Lipowitz Falls Short - Evenepoel Triumphs in the 2023 Dauphiné
Dauphin's former yellow: Evenepoel triumphantly revels in victory - Dauphiné: Lipowitz Narrowly Wins Yellow - Evenepoel Offers Congratulations
Get ready for some hard-hitting action! The recent edition of the Dauphiné race proved to be a thrilling battle between the top contenders, with an unexpected twist at the end.
In this jaw-dropping showdown, Germany's Florian Lipowitz, a strong Tour de France contender, once again showcased his incredible talent but narrowly missed out on the coveted yellow jersey in the brutal Dauphiné race. The 24-year-old sensation finished fifth in the individual time trial, covering the 17.4 kilometers from Charmes-sur-Rhône to Saint-Péray in 21:47 minutes, a mere 57 seconds behind Remco Evenepoel. Just four seconds separate Lipowitz from leading the general classification. A day earlier, Lipowitz really made his mark, gaining significant time in a courageous breakaway group.
Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar tasted defeat in this high-stakes race. The Slovenian ace was not only 49 seconds slower than Evenepoel but also 28 seconds behind his fierce rival Jonas Vingegaard, a setback that's sure to sound alarm bells for Pogacar ahead of the long Tour time trial on July 9 in Caen over 33 kilometers.
Remco Evenepoel claimed the yellow jersey from Spanish rider Ivan Romeo, who now trails in third place nine seconds behind. Vingegaard finished fifth, 16 seconds behind, while Pogacar sits in eighth, 38 seconds adrift. This promising gap means excitement is brewing for the upcoming mountain stages.
Evenepoel's team celebrates its 1000th victory
"I had a flawless strategy. I'm over the moon and proud of the victory. It's the 1000th victory for our team. This victory is for Patrick (former team manager Lefevere). I've improved since last year, I've put in the work," said Evenepoel.
Vingegaard also shared his satisfaction: "Remco is the best time trialist in the world. Gaining time on Tadej, I can be happy with that. It's always better to be ahead than behind."
The grueling race, which concludes on Sunday on the Plateau du Mont-Cenis, serves as a fierce dress rehearsal for the Tour de France from July 5 to 27. The fifth stage of the Dauphiné race resumes on Thursday, covering 183 kilometers from Saint-Priest to Mâcon.
In the 2025 edition of the Dauphiné race, Remco Evenepoel clinched the yellow jersey with a brilliant strategy, dedicating the victory to Patrick, their former team manager. Florian Lipowitz narrowly missed grabbing the lead by just four seconds, while Jonas Vingegaard managed to gain time on Tadej Pogacar. The 2023 race proved to be an intense competition, with unexpected results and exciting mountain stages ahead. Keep an eye on these top contenders as the Tour de France approaches!
The sports world is abuzz with the intensity of the 2023 Dauphiné race, where community aid might played a significant role in the performance of the steel-hearted competitors. Florian Lipowitz, a promising racer, came agonizingly close to snatching the yellow jersey, falling just four seconds short of Remco Evenepoel. Similarly, Jonas Vingegaard's strategy to gain time on Tadej Pogacar in the steel-test of a race serves as a reminder of the crucial role the steel industry might have in their future performances.
