The Slovenian defined that the tactic of the day was to not search for a distinction however to win the stage that received away from him within the final problem towards Vingegaard, who’s now additional forward.
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July 13, 2024 (19:59 CET)
Tadej Pogacar (UAE Workforce Emirates) managed to extend his lead over Vingegaard (Visma Lease a Bike)
Tadej Pogacar (UAE Workforce Emirates) He stated that his objective within the fourteenth stage of the Tour was to win the stage however he was happy to have achieved an excellent hole over his rivals within the normal classification, by which he bolstered his lead. “The workforce’s tactic was to win the stage within the remaining dash, however we managed to extend the lead and I am very glad with that.”stated the UAE bike owner.
“I used to be feeling actually good and that is why we modified the workforce’s plans. Almeida could not push way more so I spoke to Adam (Yates) who requested me if I might go for the win and I gave him permission.”he pointed.
“We needed to run differentlyas a result of now we now not have Juan (Ayuso, who retired this Friday with covid) and now we have to make use of different techniques”he added.
“I wished to depart the stage to Adam, however my intuition informed me that I might get a bonus. That gave me nice motivation. After I was with Adam I noticed that we might make a distinction. It is a victory for the entire workforce and particularly for Adam.”stated.
Pogacar stated that the benefit of just about 2 minutes that he has over Vingegaard within the normal classification “It will be significant” however he didn’t take into account the Tour closed: “In a race like this you by no means know, The Tour may be very lengthy and plenty of issues can occur“If I’ve the identical emotions as right now and the workforce continues to be this sturdy, I believe we will win.”.
