{"id":1977619,"date":"2026-06-07T13:03:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T10:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1977619"},"modified":"2026-06-07T13:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T10:03:23","slug":"criterium-du-dauphine-frenchman-alex-baudin-survives-solo-from-early-breakaway-for-biggest-win-of-his-career-and-yellow-jersey-on-stage-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1977619","title":{"rendered":"Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9: Frenchman Alex Baudin survives solo from early breakaway for biggest win of his career and yellow jersey on stage 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-2560-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    As it happened: Breakaway succeeds on opening day at Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 &#8211; 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One hour from home, it&#8217;s just crazy,&#8221; said Baudin.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ebDDhZJNAHwzWTnb5iKTik\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ebDDhZJNAHwzWTnb5iKTik slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I hope I can carry this confidence and shape into the Tour de France in July. Of course, I&#8217;ll want to defend the jersey as long as possible. It&#8217;s not going to be easy tomorrow with this super long stage, but a yellow jersey you have to defend it, so we&#8217;re going to do everything.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3ef131c2-254d-46b8-845d-14e513892986\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Baudin in the leader&#8217;s yellow jersey <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-43388aa9-751c-4047-96ea-adf492a7697d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The race may have a new name, but it was business as usual at the Dauphin\u00e9 at the start of stage 1, with a difficult opening hour giving no one a chance to settle. The riders climbed almost straight out of neutral from Vizille, with several attacks being launched.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">An initial group of seven were caught back before a new group of 10 formed a small lead on the uncategorised climbing section to Monestier-de-Clermont: Alex Baudin, Alastair Mackellar (EF Education-EasyPost), Pepijn Reinderink (Soudal-QuickStep), Raul Garcia Pierna (Movistar), Georg Zimmerman (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9), Matteo Vercher (TotalEnergies), Alex Diaz (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), Nadav Raisberg (NSN), Sergio Samitier (Cofidis) and Cl\u00e9ment Braz Afonso (Groupama-FDJ United).<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zRy2z7h5pyHhWR6qYHd8FL-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zRy2z7h5pyHhWR6qYHd8FL-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Stage win goes to the breakaway and yellow jersey put under pressure on rainy final stage 6 of Itzulia Basque Country <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: French champion holds off Olympic champion to take stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Itzulia Basque Country: Paul Seixas extends lead with third victory on stage 5 after thrilling duel with Florian Lipowitz <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Paul Seixas&#8217; Decathlon CMA CGM team made their ambitions clear, as they came to the front to control on the approach to the first climb of the stage, the Col de l&#8217;Arzelier (8.6km at 5.7%).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But one of their climbing domestiques, Matthew Riccitello, was dropped early on the day, with Seixas revealing that he was unwell in his pre-stage interviews. Not long after, the young American was forced to abandon the race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Raisberg and Reinderink were dropped from the breakaway after fighting out the intermediate sprint, but the former soon had a teammate coming across, as George Bennett attacked from the peloton to join the break. This left nine in front over the Col de l&#8217;Arzelier with just under a two-minute lead and 100km to race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4a265ae2-c181-4435-9c5f-8edbb2d5320e\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Seixas&#8217; Decathlon team on the front of the peloton during stage 1 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-21f97b58-803f-4372-bb97-d0dcc97d2e53\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Three climbs lined the final 60km of the stage, and with Decathlon still controlling on the front, the gap was down to 1:25 with 52km to go. By this point, several riders had already started to drop, notably Jo\u00e3o Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Baudin, Bennett, and Braz Afonso emerged as the three strongest climbers in the break over the Col de Vence (5.1km at 6%), the penultimate categorised ascent of the stage, and Decathlon were continuing to work behind with the gap at 2:00 with 45km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Heading onto the final climb, just the trio still remained in front, but with just a 40-second lead and a change coming in the peloton with Lidl-Trek and UAE overtaking Deathlon for the front position.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Baudin attacked solo from the break with 28km remaining on the C\u00f4te de Rousset (8.2 km at 7.6%), extending his lead to the peloton out to more than a minute as Bennett and Braz Afonso returned to the bunch.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The final climb was relatively underwhelming considering how hard it looked on paper, with the pace really coming out of the chase in the peloton, allowing Baudin to crest the climb with a 1:20 lead and a mostly downhill run to the line remaining.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Small counter moves were launched by the likes of Kevin Vermaerke (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), but neither Seixas, Isaac del Toro (UAE), nor any of the top GC teams wanted to fully commit, somewhat happy to let the stage win go up the road.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-69e546d5-81d2-43a4-8c60-e659ce86baac\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Seixas and Del Toro in the peloton <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-8b111d99-0cbb-4683-8284-d15494a1208a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Racing did start to split, however, on the dragging approach to the finish, with Netcompany Ineos very interested, alongside Luke Plapp, but as a group of nine chasers broke away, it threatened to undo Baudin&#8217;s hold on the stage 30 secs up the road.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chasing group was made up of Plapp, Vermaerke, Ben Tulett, Bruno Armirail (Visma-Lease a Bike), Oscar Onley, K\u00e9vin Vauquelin (Netcompany Ineos), Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), L\u00e9o Bisiaux (Decathlon CMA CGM), Rudy Molard (Groupama-FDJ United), and Ramses Debruyne (Alpecin-Premier Tech).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">They worked relatively well, but were unable to bring back the lone Frenchman, who crossed the line 32 seconds in front for victory. Their gap to the chasing group also lessened in the finale, as Ayuso and Seixas upped the pace, and Del Toro surged to the line to limit the loss to just 12 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4e2e6da4-8457-4d67-b8ab-ff1c42490fdf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Debruyne and Bisiaux battle out the sprint for second on stage 1 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-825861ce-4275-4e03-8f03-2df0fa89614b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-ebDDhZJNAHwzWTnb5iKTik\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-ebDDhZJNAHwzWTnb5iKTik slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">James Moultrie<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">News Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>James Moultrie is a gold-standard NCTJ journalist who joined\u00a0Cyclingnews\u00a0as a News Writer in 2023 after originally contributing as a freelancer for eight months, during which time he also wrote for Eurosport, Rouleur and Cycling Weekly. Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d\u2019Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport\u2019s top riders in Chlo\u00e9 Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. Outside of cycling, he spends the majority of his time watching other sports \u2013 rugby, football, cricket, and American Football to name a few.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please 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srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AzLznQNPNGYnJbdhV4n3Fn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AzLznQNPNGYnJbdhV4n3Fn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AzLznQNPNGYnJbdhV4n3Fn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AzLznQNPNGYnJbdhV4n3Fn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AzLznQNPNGYnJbdhV4n3Fn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Itzulia Basque Country: Isolated Paul Seixas clinches first WorldTour stage race title as AJ August wins rain-battered final stage<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet 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class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: Late solo attack denies sprinters to win stage 6 of Paris-Nice<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zRy2z7h5pyHhWR6qYHd8FL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zRy2z7h5pyHhWR6qYHd8FL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zRy2z7h5pyHhWR6qYHd8FL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zRy2z7h5pyHhWR6qYHd8FL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zRy2z7h5pyHhWR6qYHd8FL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: Stage win goes to the breakaway and yellow jersey put under pressure on rainy final stage 6 of Itzulia Basque Country <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: French champion holds off Olympic champion to take stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Itzulia Basque Country: Paul Seixas extends lead with third victory on stage 5 after thrilling duel with Florian Lipowitz <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aecPnKTCSim7Xy9ypwiPh-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aecPnKTCSim7Xy9ypwiPh-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aecPnKTCSim7Xy9ypwiPh-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aecPnKTCSim7Xy9ypwiPh-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6aecPnKTCSim7Xy9ypwiPh-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It\u2019s sad to lose it, but I fought with what I could&#8217; \u2013 Another Grand Tour slips away for Anna van der Breggen on final stage as she&#8217;s unable to match Vollering at Giro d&#8217;Italia Women<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CoxYhvA8pUsGbqHEN3nyi-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CoxYhvA8pUsGbqHEN3nyi-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CoxYhvA8pUsGbqHEN3nyi-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CoxYhvA8pUsGbqHEN3nyi-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CoxYhvA8pUsGbqHEN3nyi-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gravel World Series: Wendy Oosterwoud and Anton Albrecht score first wins of the season in Poland at Gravel Adventure<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eGWMMBSbgvBmdRRh5BRfT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eGWMMBSbgvBmdRRh5BRfT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eGWMMBSbgvBmdRRh5BRfT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eGWMMBSbgvBmdRRh5BRfT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eGWMMBSbgvBmdRRh5BRfT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Brussels Cycling Classic: Jordi Meeus wins tight sprint after hectic finale<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PqnnmDXi7jaVY4SSTznZ5G-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PqnnmDXi7jaVY4SSTznZ5G-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PqnnmDXi7jaVY4SSTznZ5G-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PqnnmDXi7jaVY4SSTznZ5G-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PqnnmDXi7jaVY4SSTznZ5G-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giro d&#8217;Italia Women: Demi Vollering overtakes Anna van der Breggen on final day for overall title as Elisa Longo Borghini wins stage 9 sprint<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2hcoLLcPYEJ6UdJMNyC8Rj-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2hcoLLcPYEJ6UdJMNyC8Rj-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2hcoLLcPYEJ6UdJMNyC8Rj-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2hcoLLcPYEJ6UdJMNyC8Rj-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2hcoLLcPYEJ6UdJMNyC8Rj-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It really changed the plans we had&#8217; \u2013 Demi Vollering &#8216;disappointed&#8217; after queen stage win at Giro d&#8217;Italia Women as she fails to distance GC rivals on shortened mountain day<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CSqYcmKrvQ9ZLoCZdAJEtT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CSqYcmKrvQ9ZLoCZdAJEtT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CSqYcmKrvQ9ZLoCZdAJEtT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CSqYcmKrvQ9ZLoCZdAJEtT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CSqYcmKrvQ9ZLoCZdAJEtT-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Anna van der Breggen admits shortened stage on Finestre required a mental change &#8216;to suffering more on this climb&#8217; as she defended Giro d\u2019Italia Women lead<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CoxYhvA8pUsGbqHEN3nyi-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CoxYhvA8pUsGbqHEN3nyi-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CoxYhvA8pUsGbqHEN3nyi-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CoxYhvA8pUsGbqHEN3nyi-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CoxYhvA8pUsGbqHEN3nyi-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gravel World Series: Wendy Oosterwoud and Anton Albrecht score first wins of the season in Poland at Gravel Adventure<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"!relative\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div 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the biggest win of his career on stage 1 of the renamed Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 \u2013 now the Tour-Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes \u2013 surviving in front after more than 120km in the day&#8217;s early breakaway and 28km solo.<\/p>\n<p>Baudin was part of a 10-rider group that emerged on the first uncategorised climb out of Vizille on Sunday, but emerged as the strongest on the final climb of the day, easily dropping George Bennett (NSN) and Cl\u00e9ment Braz Afonso (Groupama-FDJ United) as he went alone.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fe4ee528-8c3d-4d58-b5e5-a1051b5f05ae-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">At this point, the lead trio&#8217;s gap was around 40 seconds, but by the time Baudin reached the crest of the C\u00f4te de Rousset, he had eked it out to more than a minute, allowing him to stay away as a splintered peloton failed to chase him down.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Despite controlling much of the day, Paul Seixas&#8217; Decathlon CMA CGM team didn&#8217;t pace the final climb all out, seemingly happy to see the stage win and responsibilities of being the race leader go up the road.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But they were countered and caught on the dragging road to the line, with a 10-rider group containing Netcompany Ineos GC duo Oscar Onley and K\u00e9vin Vauquelin getting up the road. This small group was led in by Ramses Debruyne (Alpecin-Premier Tech) in second at the line, and L\u00e9o Bisiaux (Decathlon CMA CGM) took third, 32 seconds behind Baudin.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Breakaway succeeds on opening day at Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 &#8211; Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AzLznQNPNGYnJbdhV4n3Fn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AzLznQNPNGYnJbdhV4n3Fn-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Itzulia Basque Country: Isolated Paul Seixas clinches first WorldTour stage race title as AJ August wins rain-battered final stage<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JkLhjkRyWrWrkUp9auAiCg-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JkLhjkRyWrWrkUp9auAiCg-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Late solo attack denies sprinters to win stage 6 of Paris-Nice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The main GC group lost 12 seconds on the line, with Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates) leading the likes of Seixas, Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek) and Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) across the line.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I cannot describe the feeling right now. I don&#8217;t think I realise it yet; it&#8217;s just amazing to win here and with my family here. One hour from home, it&#8217;s just crazy,&#8221; said Baudin.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ebDDhZJNAHwzWTnb5iKTik\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-ebDDhZJNAHwzWTnb5iKTik slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I hope I can carry this confidence and shape into the Tour de France in July. Of course, I&#8217;ll want to defend the jersey as long as possible. It&#8217;s not going to be easy tomorrow with this super long stage, but a yellow jersey you have to defend it, so we&#8217;re going to do everything.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3ef131c2-254d-46b8-845d-14e513892986\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Baudin in the leader&#8217;s yellow jersey <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-43388aa9-751c-4047-96ea-adf492a7697d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The race may have a new name, but it was business as usual at the Dauphin\u00e9 at the start of stage 1, with a difficult opening hour giving no one a chance to settle. The riders climbed almost straight out of neutral from Vizille, with several attacks being launched.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">An initial group of seven were caught back before a new group of 10 formed a small lead on the uncategorised climbing section to Monestier-de-Clermont: Alex Baudin, Alastair Mackellar (EF Education-EasyPost), Pepijn Reinderink (Soudal-QuickStep), Raul Garcia Pierna (Movistar), Georg Zimmerman (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9), Matteo Vercher (TotalEnergies), Alex Diaz (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), Nadav Raisberg (NSN), Sergio Samitier (Cofidis) and Cl\u00e9ment Braz Afonso (Groupama-FDJ United).<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zRy2z7h5pyHhWR6qYHd8FL-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zRy2z7h5pyHhWR6qYHd8FL-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Stage win goes to the breakaway and yellow jersey put under pressure on rainy final stage 6 of Itzulia Basque Country <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: French champion holds off Olympic champion to take stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Itzulia Basque Country: Paul Seixas extends lead with third victory on stage 5 after thrilling duel with Florian Lipowitz <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Paul Seixas&#8217; Decathlon CMA CGM team made their ambitions clear, as they came to the front to control on the approach to the first climb of the stage, the Col de l&#8217;Arzelier (8.6km at 5.7%).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But one of their climbing domestiques, Matthew Riccitello, was dropped early on the day, with Seixas revealing that he was unwell in his pre-stage interviews. Not long after, the young American was forced to abandon the race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Raisberg and Reinderink were dropped from the breakaway after fighting out the intermediate sprint, but the former soon had a teammate coming across, as George Bennett attacked from the peloton to join the break. This left nine in front over the Col de l&#8217;Arzelier with just under a two-minute lead and 100km to race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4a265ae2-c181-4435-9c5f-8edbb2d5320e\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Seixas&#8217; Decathlon team on the front of the peloton during stage 1 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-21f97b58-803f-4372-bb97-d0dcc97d2e53\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Three climbs lined the final 60km of the stage, and with Decathlon still controlling on the front, the gap was down to 1:25 with 52km to go. By this point, several riders had already started to drop, notably Jo\u00e3o Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Baudin, Bennett, and Braz Afonso emerged as the three strongest climbers in the break over the Col de Vence (5.1km at 6%), the penultimate categorised ascent of the stage, and Decathlon were continuing to work behind with the gap at 2:00 with 45km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Heading onto the final climb, just the trio still remained in front, but with just a 40-second lead and a change coming in the peloton with Lidl-Trek and UAE overtaking Deathlon for the front position.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Baudin attacked solo from the break with 28km remaining on the C\u00f4te de Rousset (8.2 km at 7.6%), extending his lead to the peloton out to more than a minute as Bennett and Braz Afonso returned to the bunch.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The final climb was relatively underwhelming considering how hard it looked on paper, with the pace really coming out of the chase in the peloton, allowing Baudin to crest the climb with a 1:20 lead and a mostly downhill run to the line remaining.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Small counter moves were launched by the likes of Kevin Vermaerke (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), but neither Seixas, Isaac del Toro (UAE), nor any of the top GC teams wanted to fully commit, somewhat happy to let the stage win go up the road.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-69e546d5-81d2-43a4-8c60-e659ce86baac\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Seixas and Del Toro in the peloton <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-8b111d99-0cbb-4683-8284-d15494a1208a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Racing did start to split, however, on the dragging approach to the finish, with Netcompany Ineos very interested, alongside Luke Plapp, but as a group of nine chasers broke away, it threatened to undo Baudin&#8217;s hold on the stage 30 secs up the road.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chasing group was made up of Plapp, Vermaerke, Ben Tulett, Bruno Armirail (Visma-Lease a Bike), Oscar Onley, K\u00e9vin Vauquelin (Netcompany Ineos), Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), L\u00e9o Bisiaux (Decathlon CMA CGM), Rudy Molard (Groupama-FDJ United), and Ramses Debruyne (Alpecin-Premier Tech).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">They worked relatively well, but were unable to bring back the lone Frenchman, who crossed the line 32 seconds in front for victory. Their gap to the chasing group also lessened in the finale, as Ayuso and Seixas upped the pace, and Del Toro surged to the line to limit the loss to just 12 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4e2e6da4-8457-4d67-b8ab-ff1c42490fdf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Debruyne and Bisiaux battle out the sprint for second on stage 1 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-825861ce-4275-4e03-8f03-2df0fa89614b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-ebDDhZJNAHwzWTnb5iKTik\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-ebDDhZJNAHwzWTnb5iKTik slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">James Moultrie<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">News Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>James Moultrie is a gold-standard NCTJ journalist who joined\u00a0Cyclingnews\u00a0as a News Writer in 2023 after originally contributing as a freelancer for eight months, during which time he also wrote for Eurosport, Rouleur and Cycling Weekly. Prior to joining the team he reported on races such as Paris-Roubaix and the Giro d\u2019Italia Donne for Eurosport and has interviewed some of the sport\u2019s top riders in Chlo\u00e9 Dygert, Lizzie Deignan and Wout van Aert. Outside of cycling, he spends the majority of his time watching other sports \u2013 rugby, football, cricket, and American Football to name a few.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please 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I don&#8217;t think I realise it yet; it&#8217;s just amazing to win here and with my family here. 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Of course, I&#8217;ll want to defend the jersey as long as possible. It&#8217;s not going to be easy tomorrow with this super long stage, but a yellow jersey you have to defend it, so we&#8217;re going to do everything.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-3ef131c2-254d-46b8-845d-14e513892986\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F5YAaKLz7LLVdPnvynTC4P-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Baudin in the leader&#8217;s yellow jersey <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-43388aa9-751c-4047-96ea-adf492a7697d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The race may have a new name, but it was business as usual at the Dauphin\u00e9 at the start of stage 1, with a difficult opening hour giving no one a chance to settle. The riders climbed almost straight out of neutral from Vizille, with several attacks being launched.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">An initial group of seven were caught back before a new group of 10 formed a small lead on the uncategorised climbing section to Monestier-de-Clermont: Alex Baudin, Alastair Mackellar (EF Education-EasyPost), Pepijn Reinderink (Soudal-QuickStep), Raul Garcia Pierna (Movistar), Georg Zimmerman (Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9), Matteo Vercher (TotalEnergies), Alex Diaz (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), Nadav Raisberg (NSN), Sergio Samitier (Cofidis) and Cl\u00e9ment Braz Afonso (Groupama-FDJ United).<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zRy2z7h5pyHhWR6qYHd8FL-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zRy2z7h5pyHhWR6qYHd8FL-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Stage win goes to the breakaway and yellow jersey put under pressure on rainy final stage 6 of Itzulia Basque Country <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9c48eLUzgdhqYWs5eVBKvF-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: French champion holds off Olympic champion to take stage 1 at Volta a Catalunya 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Itzulia Basque Country: Paul Seixas extends lead with third victory on stage 5 after thrilling duel with Florian Lipowitz <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Paul Seixas&#8217; Decathlon CMA CGM team made their ambitions clear, as they came to the front to control on the approach to the first climb of the stage, the Col de l&#8217;Arzelier (8.6km at 5.7%).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But one of their climbing domestiques, Matthew Riccitello, was dropped early on the day, with Seixas revealing that he was unwell in his pre-stage interviews. Not long after, the young American was forced to abandon the race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Raisberg and Reinderink were dropped from the breakaway after fighting out the intermediate sprint, but the former soon had a teammate coming across, as George Bennett attacked from the peloton to join the break. This left nine in front over the Col de l&#8217;Arzelier with just under a two-minute lead and 100km to race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4a265ae2-c181-4435-9c5f-8edbb2d5320e\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6tiGXAMKzj3BTUBiAhB8yg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Seixas&#8217; Decathlon team on the front of the peloton during stage 1 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-21f97b58-803f-4372-bb97-d0dcc97d2e53\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Three climbs lined the final 60km of the stage, and with Decathlon still controlling on the front, the gap was down to 1:25 with 52km to go. By this point, several riders had already started to drop, notably Jo\u00e3o Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Baudin, Bennett, and Braz Afonso emerged as the three strongest climbers in the break over the Col de Vence (5.1km at 6%), the penultimate categorised ascent of the stage, and Decathlon were continuing to work behind with the gap at 2:00 with 45km to go.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Heading onto the final climb, just the trio still remained in front, but with just a 40-second lead and a change coming in the peloton with Lidl-Trek and UAE overtaking Deathlon for the front position.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Baudin attacked solo from the break with 28km remaining on the C\u00f4te de Rousset (8.2 km at 7.6%), extending his lead to the peloton out to more than a minute as Bennett and Braz Afonso returned to the bunch.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The final climb was relatively underwhelming considering how hard it looked on paper, with the pace really coming out of the chase in the peloton, allowing Baudin to crest the climb with a 1:20 lead and a mostly downhill run to the line remaining.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Small counter moves were launched by the likes of Kevin Vermaerke (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), but neither Seixas, Isaac del Toro (UAE), nor any of the top GC teams wanted to fully commit, somewhat happy to let the stage win go up the road.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-69e546d5-81d2-43a4-8c60-e659ce86baac\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jVdAbHM8L4pNNgNiukn9yH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Seixas and Del Toro in the peloton <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-8b111d99-0cbb-4683-8284-d15494a1208a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Racing did start to split, however, on the dragging approach to the finish, with Netcompany Ineos very interested, alongside Luke Plapp, but as a group of nine chasers broke away, it threatened to undo Baudin&#8217;s hold on the stage 30 secs up the road.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The chasing group was made up of Plapp, Vermaerke, Ben Tulett, Bruno Armirail (Visma-Lease a Bike), Oscar Onley, K\u00e9vin Vauquelin (Netcompany Ineos), Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), L\u00e9o Bisiaux (Decathlon CMA CGM), Rudy Molard (Groupama-FDJ United), and Ramses Debruyne (Alpecin-Premier Tech).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">They worked relatively well, but were unable to bring back the lone Frenchman, who crossed the line 32 seconds in front for victory. Their gap to the chasing group also lessened in the finale, as Ayuso and Seixas upped the pace, and Del Toro surged to the line to limit the loss to just 12 seconds.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-4e2e6da4-8457-4d67-b8ab-ff1c42490fdf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nsuZLkSitGC7R9d7qjnkcE-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Debruyne and Bisiaux battle out the sprint for second on stage 1 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-825861ce-4275-4e03-8f03-2df0fa89614b\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/criterium-du-dauphine-frenchman-alex-baudin-survives-solo-from-early-breakaway-for-biggest-win-of-his-career-and-yellow-jersey-on-stage-1\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-2560-80.jpg&#8221;] 1 As it happened: Breakaway succeeds on opening day at Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 &#8211; Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 1 2 No Poga\u010dar or Vingegaard but Paul Seixas faces test of Tour de France credentials against Del Toro, Ayuso and more \u2013 Analysing the contenders at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes 3 Giro d&#8217;Italia: Sepp Kuss triumphant [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,68],"class_list":["post-1977619","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-cyclingnews-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1977619","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1977619"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1977619\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1977619"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1977619"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1977619"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}