Groenewegen: “I am completely satisfied, however I do not bear in mind something” Van Aert: “I ought to have been punished lots” – Tour de France 2024 sixth stage Participant feedback | cyclowired

“It is nice to win within the jersey of the Dutch champion,” mentioned Dylan Groenewegen (Jaco Alouler, Netherlands). We glance again on the sixth day of the Tour with feedback from gamers, together with Van Aert and Van der Poel, who commented on Philipsen’s downfall.

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Stage winner: Dylan Groenewegen (Jaco Alouler, Netherlands)

I’m very completely satisfied and I really feel good proper now. I believed it will be a fantastic victory to put on the purple, white and blue (Dutch Champion) jersey, however all I may accomplish that far was get nearer to victory. The workforce actually supported me. Yesterday, I used to be dissatisfied that I couldn’t translate my workforce’s efficiency right into a victory (twelfth place within the division).

At this time I did not panic within the final kilometer and went into the circulation from a very good place. I do not bear in mind what occurred after that, however I gained first place.

Within the last levels, the tempo of the group dropped a bit, and Unoex and Alpecin went up the practice. On the similar time, I attempted to place myself, and whereas Philipsen struggled on the suitable, I selected the left. I loved the side-by-side dash and handed him on the end line.

This competitors is stuffed with robust sprinters and leadouts. I am happy with the dash we confirmed, and if we get the following likelihood, we might wish to win once more.

Stage 5 Arnaud Dury (Belgium, Lotto Future)

The dash levels during the last two days had been a bit irritating as we could not make the very best progress. Nonetheless, right now I used to be in a position to go all out and there have been occasions after I was forward, however I acquired caught. I overlooked Cedric (Boulens) with 1.6km left and tried to dash alone, however I feel my time was too early. However sixth place is just not a foul consequence (Philipsen was fifth attributable to relegation).

Stage 6: Wout van Aert (Belgium, Wisma-Liesabijk)

I wasn’t robust sufficient for the 2 days earlier than, so I used to be glad to have some energy again in my legs right now. It was a really chaotic day due to the cross winds. Regardless of all this, we had been capable of finding a really perfect state of affairs. I’m additionally pleased with my dash. As he confirmed within the first stage (he was third within the part), his sprinting energy remains to be robust.

About eliminating Philipsen

As everybody was watching right now, Jasper Philipsen blocked his manner once more. His dangerous behavior has come out once more. It is not prefer it was very harmful as a result of I broke in time. However I used to be sprinting on the similar degree as him. I do not perceive why he directed him in direction of the fence.

It wasn’t knowledgeable run, so he should have felt my presence. He did the identical factor at Tour final yr and he did it once more this yr. I would be offended if there wasn’t a penalty, but it surely’s not sufficient to use a disqualification. However, if we do not punish him so severely, something can occur any further. That can result in even larger issues.

Matthieu van der Poel (Netherlands, Alpecin Deceuninck) was Philipsen’s primary driver.

Lastly I felt the energy in my legs and I feel it was an ideal lead. That’s the reason I’ll proceed to do my greatest to win.

Maillot Jaune Tadej Pogačar (Slovakia, Emirates Staff UAE)

This stage was a very good instance of how even a weak crosswind could cause issues, which is exclusive to the Tour. It was a really heavy stage, but it surely was a very good day.

Tomorrow’s time trial has been operating for a very long time already. It is a course that fits me, and with the aerodynamic form, I am unable to win simply by stepping on it. The favourite is world champion Remco (Evenepoor). It is robust, however I can run properly within the TT too.

Jonas Wingegaard (Denmark, Wisma Liesabijk) talks in regards to the subsequent day’s particular person time trial

Because of the accident within the spring, we couldn’t run the course but. However my prediction is that it isn’t very technical. There’s some climbing, but it surely ought to be a fast time trial. So Remko Evenepour and Tadej Pogačar are the favorites to win. I am simply making an attempt to do my greatest and goal for the very best consequence doable.

textual content: Sotaro.Arakawa
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