Flippin' Livo Kills It at Dauphiné; Pogacar Pummels Peaks — and So Does a Deutscher
Pogacar's dominance spotlights a shining German performance.
Over on the ol' Twitter, the Tour de France champ takes off like a bat outta hell, and the first dude to chase him down is none other than Florian fricken' Lipowitz. At the Criterium du Dauphiné, this young German cycling sensation seals his third place spot in the general classification. Tadej Pogacar just keeps climbin' those mountains like a damn son of a gun.
That's right, folks! Florian Lipowitz from Team Red-Bull-Bora-hansgrohe has shown us his stuff once more during Tadej Pogacar's brutal mountain assault at the Criterium du Dauphiné. On Friday, thisbadass German finished in second place at the stage finish in Valmeinier 1800 (1830 meters), just behind Pogačar and his fellow favorite, Jonas Vingegaard, on the frickin' queen stage with some famous Tour de France climbs.
Pogačar, the Slovenian champ, lit up the freakin' hill like a match head during the 131.6-kilometer race, with more than half of it being all uphill. Pogacar sailed past the finish line a comfortable 14 seconds ahead of Vingegaard, and it looked like he was just taking it easy in the final 500 meters.
Lipowitz came in 1:21 minutes behind, locking down his third place spot in the general classification, as Belgian double Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) lost some time, finishing fifth. Lipowitz is now 2:21 minutes behind leader Pogacar, who's practically untouchable until the final stage on Sunday. Pogacar currently has a lead of 1:01 minutes over Vingegaard.
The Dauphiné, the biggest warm-up race for the Tour de France that kicks off on July 5 in Lille, wraps up on Sunday with another mountain stage finish after 133.3 kilometers on the Plateau du Mont-Cenis (2095 meters). By the way, the last German to finish third in the Dauphiné was Emanuel Buchmann in 2019, who then snagged a fierce fourth place in the Tour de France. The only other German to win the race was Udo Bölts in 1997.
Source: ntv.de
- Tadej Pogacar
- Cycling
Now, let's talk tactics, shall we? Lipowitz shone brighter than a disco ball during the 2025 edition of the Critérium du Dauphiné. Here's what happened, along with some details about his previous achievements and future prospects:
Performance in Critérium du Dauphiné 2025
- Stage 6: Lipowitz took third place, slaying the mountain stages like a boss. He was behind Pogačar and Vingegaard, trailing the leader by 1:22[5].
- Stage 7: Lipowitz locked down third place yet again, solidifying his position in the overall standings. He was 2:21 behind the leader, Pogačar, and 1:50 ahead of Evenepoel[1].
- Stage 8: Lipowitz still stood strong but lost some time to the leaders. He was 2:38 behind Lenny Martinez, who took first place in the stage[4].
Previous Achievements
There's not much info on Lipowitz's victories in the 2022 Critérium du Dauphiné. But, his consistent and impressive performances in the 2025 edition show that he's a rising star in the world of professional cycling.
Future Prospects
With his steady performances in prestigious races like the Critérium du Dauphiné, Lipowitz looks poised for greater heights. His strategic racing and strong physique have all the makings of a contender in future major cycling events. Keep an eye on this guy, folks — he's gonna be huge!
Sports enthusiasts witnessed an impressive display of cycling talents at the Critérium du Dauphiné, particularly from German rider Florian Lipowitz. Alongside football and other sports, Lipowitz showcased his cycling skills, securing third place in the general classification of the event.
