Pogacar Reclaims Yellow Jersey with Dominant Stage Win

Tadej Pogacar solos to victory on stage 6 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, reclaiming the yellow jersey and strengthening his bid for the overall title. He finishes 1:01 ahead of Jonas Vingegaard.

Tadej Pogacar soloed to victory on stage 6 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, reclaiming the yellow jersey and strengthening his bid for the overall title. He finished 1:01 ahead of Jonas Vingegaard.

This win marked Pogacar's 97th career victory, tying him with Alexander Kristoff and Arnaud Démare for the most wins among active riders. On the final climb, Pogacar dropped Vingegaard and Evenepoel, solidifying his lead.

Tadej Pogacar made a decisive move on the final climb, attacking with 7km to go while still seated in the saddle. He successfully dropped race leader Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard, reclaiming the yellow jersey.

Tadej Pogacar dominates on Stage 6, gaining significant time on all his rivals. #Dauphine pic.twitter.com/4Kx6atEgyP

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“This climb brought back some good memories inside and my team was strong and incredible,” Pogacar told (link unavailable) after the stage. He had a plan, but Visma's aggressive pace prompted him to adapt and seize the opportunity. The win allowed Pogacar to bounce back from losing time in the previous day's time trial.

Tadej Pogacar explained his winning strategy: “I felt good, so I instructed my teammates to go from the bottom of the climb where it was steepest. I wanted to finish fast, so I could watch my girlfriend in the women’s Tour de Suisse. I was feeling good, when I attacked and I had to pace myself all the way to the finish line. A one-minute advantage is ok.”

Pogacar's victory propelled him to the top of the general classification, reclaiming the yellow jersey. Jonas Vingegaard moved into second place despite struggles, while Florian Lipowitz dropped to third. Remco Evenepoel sits fourth, and Matteo Jorgenson rounds out the top five in the GC.

A thrilling showdown is anticipated for Saturday's 7th stage, featuring a demanding 131.6-kilometer route from Grand-Algueblanche to Valmeinier 1800. The peloton will face a grueling test with three mountains beyond category, pushing riders to their limits as they battle for position.

The stage promises to be a true test of endurance, with riders expected to be exhausted by the time they reach the finish line. The intense climbing will likely shake up the general classification, setting the stage for a dramatic shift in the standings.