{"id":1984976,"date":"2026-06-11T15:23:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T12:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1984976"},"modified":"2026-06-11T15:23:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T12:23:59","slug":"tour-auvergne-rhone-alpes-wout-van-aert-answers-doubts-with-commanding-stage-5-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1984976","title":{"rendered":"Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Wout van Aert answers doubts with commanding stage 5 victory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2dv6FPdHzqXJ4mykG7Aj7Q-2400-80.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\/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-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 for second day in a row at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes &#8211; 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burn.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fdef548a-8961-426c-a3ae-709ad4f98f09-2\">Netcompany Ineos slotted in between the yellow jerseys to try and launch Dorian Godon, but Van Aert didn&#8217;t fret before kicking with 200 metres to go along the right-hand barrier.<\/p>\n<p>The Belgian hit the front and was never passed, looking in full control as he beat Hugo Hofstetter (NSN) and Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain-Victorious) to the line on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>This was his 53rd professional victory and his second of the season, with his first in 2026 coming at Paris-Roubaix.<\/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 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So, I&#8217;m really happy with this stage win,&#8221; said Van Aert after the finish, who still wasn&#8217;t overly bullish about his form after struggling in the opening three stages.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Probably my shape is not much different now, but the last two days were just a bit easier and suited me better with my current form. It was a difficult start, and it was even difficult today mentally.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NytXB8dzc7VoRzD9pmq6fZ\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NytXB8dzc7VoRzD9pmq6fZ 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>&#8220;Sometimes it&#8217;s painful after the crash I had just before this race, but with the team I have around me, and they were chasing the breakaway the whole day, I just had to try. Bruno Armirail was impressively strong on the front until the last few kilometres, and the other boys did an amazing job to bring me to the line, so I have to thank them. Really happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Van Aert is heading for his eighth Tour appearance in July, and based on how his current sprinting form is \u2013 albeit not against a stacked field of fast men here \u2013 he&#8217;ll be eyeing that 11th stage win on one of the flat finishes.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Honestly, sprints have been going pretty well already the whole year, and also the last few weeks on training, so in the sprint I was definitely confident I had a good chance,&#8221; he said.<\/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\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-150-80.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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Visma-Lease a Bike power to team time trial victory on stage 3, but EF&#8217;s Baudin keeps yellow jersey after GC shake-up<\/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\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Frenchman Alex Baudin survives solo from early breakaway for biggest win of his career and yellow jersey on stage 1<\/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\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-150-80.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: Sprint teams fail to bring back breakaway after thrilling chase on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;But this is such a hard race with a lot of altitude meters and not many sprint teams, so every day is a bit of a question mark if it&#8217;s possible to control in the bunch, because if 15 other teams want to go in the breakaway, you have no chance. But today we did a great job from the start, and we were able to have a break in the front that we could cut back.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Alex Baudin (EF Education-EasyPost) maintained his overall lead of the race by finishing safely in the front group, after a road stage was finally won by the peloton and not the breakaway.<\/p>\n<p>The Frenchman will take the yellow jersey into a trio of brutal mountain stages which close out the eight days of racing, starting with a summit finish to Crest-Voland on Friday.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d9b1a4eb-ea94-477d-b5a3-e29edbec2a3d\">\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\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-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\">The locals were only vaguely interested in the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes leader Alex Baudin passing by <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-48bb7749-1c46-48b5-a3fc-9caf15303aad\">After the 60km fight to get up the road on Wednesday&#8217;s stage at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes, the breakaway formation on stage 5 was much simpler, with the only two categorised climbs of the stage both coming in the opening 10km.<\/p>\n<p>Using the C\u00f4te de la Croix Blanche and Col de la Gachet to their advantage was a six-rider group which emerged at the front of the race with 192km to race: Pepijn Reijnderink (Soudal-QuickStep), Thibault Guernalec (TotalEnergies), Julen Arriola-Bengoa (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), Felix Engelhardt (Jayco-AlUla), Hugo Houle (Alpecin-Premier Tech) and Robbe Dhondt (Picnic PostNL).<\/p>\n<p>They were allowed to extend their lead past two minutes, with the peloton happy with the configuration. Dhondt was the best-placed on GC, but posed no threat to Baudin&#8217;s lead, having started Thursday&#8217;s stage 15:00 down.<\/p>\n<p>Although the rest of the stage featured no more categorised climbs, there were still plenty of up and down roads to tackle on the road to the bird park in Villars-les-Dombes, a site of one of Mark Cavendish&#8217;s 35 Tour de France stage wins 10 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>With fewer riders in front, the job of controlling should&#8217;ve been simpler than it was on stage 4, Visma-Lease a Bike, Cofidis, Bahrain Victorious and race leaders EF all among those who committed a rider near the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>While the break collaborated well together, the peloton was working hard to ensure their lead never got too large, likely fearing a repeat of yesterday&#8217;s failed chase, and after the first three road stages all ended in success for the breakaway.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8b562953-e031-448c-b453-d4e72ffdbab8\">\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\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-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\">The breakaway fighting to stay away <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-746f32df-3f06-4fbe-9515-e6495b98497a\">The pace was really ramped up in the final 25km, with more teams such as Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 helping, and after four hours in front in the sunshine, the break started to realise their chance at victory was all but over.<\/p>\n<p>With 11.8km to go, they were caught, and finally, all eyes could turn to the build-up for a bunch sprint finish.<\/p>\n<p>A crucial turn at 3km to go prompted Cofidis&#8217; Benjamin Thomas to up the pace, showing off his track cycling prowess, leading the race onto a long straight road which went all the way to the finish.<\/p>\n<p>Other teams tried to move to the front late on the wide finishing road, but none were as slick or powerful as Visma, who speared back to the lead with Per Strand Hagenes and Edoardo Affini piloting Van Aert after Armirail&#8217;s mountain of work came to an end.<\/p>\n<p>Under the flamme rouge, the Dutch team had full control, delivering Van Aert to the final 200m in prime position, allowing him to power to the victory. Riders behind, such as Hugo Hofstetter (NSN) tried to come around, but the Belgian looked unbeatable from the position he started sprinting, giving Visma their second win of the week and Van Aert his fifth career win at the renamed Dauphin\u00e9.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p id=\"elk-06b24767-3230-4ae5-9985-ded9231504e9\"><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-NytXB8dzc7VoRzD9pmq6fZ\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-NytXB8dzc7VoRzD9pmq6fZ 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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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: Sprinters finally have their day on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 5<\/span><\/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\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Another successful breakaway as Anthon Charmig wins stage 2<\/span><\/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\/9oQ2FkkGEv8oVVCizdLG5P-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9oQ2FkkGEv8oVVCizdLG5P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9oQ2FkkGEv8oVVCizdLG5P-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9oQ2FkkGEv8oVVCizdLG5P-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9oQ2FkkGEv8oVVCizdLG5P-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 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from early breakaway for biggest win of his career and yellow jersey on stage 1<\/span><\/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\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-320-80.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: Sprint teams fail to bring back breakaway after thrilling chase on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 4<\/span><\/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\/jDZxteJjXeYa9ScAbscoBF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jDZxteJjXeYa9ScAbscoBF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jDZxteJjXeYa9ScAbscoBF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jDZxteJjXeYa9ScAbscoBF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jDZxteJjXeYa9ScAbscoBF-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\">Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 &#8211; Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes 2026<\/span><\/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\/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-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: Breakaway succeeds on opening day at Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 &#8211; Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 1<\/span><\/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\/JyyK9z4m7yBWSNuMAzRqzZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JyyK9z4m7yBWSNuMAzRqzZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JyyK9z4m7yBWSNuMAzRqzZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JyyK9z4m7yBWSNuMAzRqzZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JyyK9z4m7yBWSNuMAzRqzZ-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: A new GC but the race leader hangs on after Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 3 TTT<\/span><\/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\/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-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: Breakaway succeeds for second day in a row at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes &#8211; Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 stage 2<\/span><\/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\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-320-80.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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Quinn Simmons blasts to victory on stage 4 from 10-rider breakaway with peloton breathing down their backs<\/span><\/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\/NvqciZPg6sCEPTjQfvYJbi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvqciZPg6sCEPTjQfvYJbi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvqciZPg6sCEPTjQfvYJbi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvqciZPg6sCEPTjQfvYJbi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvqciZPg6sCEPTjQfvYJbi-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;You can&#8217;t follow everyone&#8217; \u2013 Matteo Jorgenson not best pleased after shedding time to GC rivals in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes opener<\/span><\/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\/tCyyATncvm7kMQ3kzWDv8L-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tCyyATncvm7kMQ3kzWDv8L-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tCyyATncvm7kMQ3kzWDv8L-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tCyyATncvm7kMQ3kzWDv8L-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tCyyATncvm7kMQ3kzWDv8L-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Zwift and Canyon launch junior team that aims to accelerate North American riders to men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tour de France success<\/span><\/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\/wGc8dDXNXjc986CqYhWbd3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGc8dDXNXjc986CqYhWbd3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGc8dDXNXjc986CqYhWbd3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGc8dDXNXjc986CqYhWbd3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGc8dDXNXjc986CqYhWbd3-320-80.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\">Lorena Wiebes makes comeback after Giro disqualification, defending champion Jordi Meeus faces tough opposition \u2013 Copenhagen Sprint contenders<\/span><\/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\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-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: Sprinters finally have their day on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 5<\/span><\/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\/naq2RfHL8i9gd2KniDQQUM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/naq2RfHL8i9gd2KniDQQUM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/naq2RfHL8i9gd2KniDQQUM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/naq2RfHL8i9gd2KniDQQUM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/naq2RfHL8i9gd2KniDQQUM-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\">Los Angeles Olympic Games road events to finish on climb to iconic Griffith Observatory<\/span><\/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\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-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\">Circuit Franco-Belge: Corbin Strong out-paces Paul Magnier for first win of 2026<\/span><\/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\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-320-80.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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Quinn Simmons blasts to victory on stage 4 from 10-rider breakaway with peloton breathing down their backs<\/span><\/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\/4CdJ6Nc3iaKf7yRwYzgZjR-800-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CdJ6Nc3iaKf7yRwYzgZjR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CdJ6Nc3iaKf7yRwYzgZjR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CdJ6Nc3iaKf7yRwYzgZjR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CdJ6Nc3iaKf7yRwYzgZjR-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\">Visma-Lease a Bike reveal special Tour de France Femmes jersey featuring children&#8217;s drawings<\/span><\/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\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-320-80.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: Sprint teams fail to bring back breakaway after thrilling chase on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 4<\/span><\/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\/HCM9RK7FWGVtWfvfSYCjdC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HCM9RK7FWGVtWfvfSYCjdC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HCM9RK7FWGVtWfvfSYCjdC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HCM9RK7FWGVtWfvfSYCjdC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HCM9RK7FWGVtWfvfSYCjdC-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\">&#8216;I\u2019ve got the worst of it out of the way&#8217; \u2013 Neve Bradbury settles into the waiting game after iliac artery endofibrosis surgery<\/span><\/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\/7xpQVNb5geWBxRny6iWSKc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xpQVNb5geWBxRny6iWSKc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xpQVNb5geWBxRny6iWSKc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xpQVNb5geWBxRny6iWSKc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xpQVNb5geWBxRny6iWSKc-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\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t think that would have been my strategy&#8217; &#8211; Was waiting for Oscar Onley after dropped chain the right choice in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes?<\/span><\/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\/FwEyyb2wQbQX4C8KJxwJ4Q-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FwEyyb2wQbQX4C8KJxwJ4Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FwEyyb2wQbQX4C8KJxwJ4Q-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FwEyyb2wQbQX4C8KJxwJ4Q-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, 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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\">&#8216;Five against seven is complicated&#8217; &#8211; Paul Seixas  determined to fight on after setback in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes team time trial<\/span><\/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\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, 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burn.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-fdef548a-8961-426c-a3ae-709ad4f98f09-2\">Netcompany Ineos slotted in between the yellow jerseys to try and launch Dorian Godon, but Van Aert didn&#8217;t fret before kicking with 200 metres to go along the right-hand barrier.<\/p>\n<p>The Belgian hit the front and was never passed, looking in full control as he beat Hugo Hofstetter (NSN) and Phil Bauhaus (Bahrain-Victorious) to the line on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>This was his 53rd professional victory and his second of the season, with his first in 2026 coming at Paris-Roubaix.<\/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 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happened: Sprinters finally have their day on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 5<\/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\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Another successful breakaway as Anthon Charmig wins stage 2<\/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\/9oQ2FkkGEv8oVVCizdLG5P-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9oQ2FkkGEv8oVVCizdLG5P-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\">&#8216;I still need to improve a lot&#8217; \u2013 Wout van Aert still realistic about shape for upcoming Tour de France despite showing signs of improvement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;Of course, winning is always nice, and especially in a big race like this. So, I&#8217;m really happy with this stage win,&#8221; said Van Aert after the finish, who still wasn&#8217;t overly bullish about his form after struggling in the opening three stages.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Probably my shape is not much different now, but the last two days were just a bit easier and suited me better with my current form. It was a difficult start, and it was even difficult today mentally.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NytXB8dzc7VoRzD9pmq6fZ\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NytXB8dzc7VoRzD9pmq6fZ 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>&#8220;Sometimes it&#8217;s painful after the crash I had just before this race, but with the team I have around me, and they were chasing the breakaway the whole day, I just had to try. Bruno Armirail was impressively strong on the front until the last few kilometres, and the other boys did an amazing job to bring me to the line, so I have to thank them. Really happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Van Aert is heading for his eighth Tour appearance in July, and based on how his current sprinting form is \u2013 albeit not against a stacked field of fast men here \u2013 he&#8217;ll be eyeing that 11th stage win on one of the flat finishes.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Honestly, sprints have been going pretty well already the whole year, and also the last few weeks on training, so in the sprint I was definitely confident I had a good chance,&#8221; he said.<\/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\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-150-80.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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Visma-Lease a Bike power to team time trial victory on stage 3, but EF&#8217;s Baudin keeps yellow jersey after GC shake-up<\/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\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Frenchman Alex Baudin survives solo from early breakaway for biggest win of his career and yellow jersey on stage 1<\/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\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-150-80.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: Sprint teams fail to bring back breakaway after thrilling chase on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;But this is such a hard race with a lot of altitude meters and not many sprint teams, so every day is a bit of a question mark if it&#8217;s possible to control in the bunch, because if 15 other teams want to go in the breakaway, you have no chance. But today we did a great job from the start, and we were able to have a break in the front that we could cut back.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Alex Baudin (EF Education-EasyPost) maintained his overall lead of the race by finishing safely in the front group, after a road stage was finally won by the peloton and not the breakaway.<\/p>\n<p>The Frenchman will take the yellow jersey into a trio of brutal mountain stages which close out the eight days of racing, starting with a summit finish to Crest-Voland on Friday.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d9b1a4eb-ea94-477d-b5a3-e29edbec2a3d\">\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\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-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\">The locals were only vaguely interested in the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes leader Alex Baudin passing by <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-48bb7749-1c46-48b5-a3fc-9caf15303aad\">After the 60km fight to get up the road on Wednesday&#8217;s stage at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes, the breakaway formation on stage 5 was much simpler, with the only two categorised climbs of the stage both coming in the opening 10km.<\/p>\n<p>Using the C\u00f4te de la Croix Blanche and Col de la Gachet to their advantage was a six-rider group which emerged at the front of the race with 192km to race: Pepijn Reijnderink (Soudal-QuickStep), Thibault Guernalec (TotalEnergies), Julen Arriola-Bengoa (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), Felix Engelhardt (Jayco-AlUla), Hugo Houle (Alpecin-Premier Tech) and Robbe Dhondt (Picnic PostNL).<\/p>\n<p>They were allowed to extend their lead past two minutes, with the peloton happy with the configuration. Dhondt was the best-placed on GC, but posed no threat to Baudin&#8217;s lead, having started Thursday&#8217;s stage 15:00 down.<\/p>\n<p>Although the rest of the stage featured no more categorised climbs, there were still plenty of up and down roads to tackle on the road to the bird park in Villars-les-Dombes, a site of one of Mark Cavendish&#8217;s 35 Tour de France stage wins 10 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>With fewer riders in front, the job of controlling should&#8217;ve been simpler than it was on stage 4, Visma-Lease a Bike, Cofidis, Bahrain Victorious and race leaders EF all among those who committed a rider near the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>While the break collaborated well together, the peloton was working hard to ensure their lead never got too large, likely fearing a repeat of yesterday&#8217;s failed chase, and after the first three road stages all ended in success for the breakaway.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8b562953-e031-448c-b453-d4e72ffdbab8\">\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\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-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\">The breakaway fighting to stay away <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-746f32df-3f06-4fbe-9515-e6495b98497a\">The pace was really ramped up in the final 25km, with more teams such as Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 helping, and after four hours in front in the sunshine, the break started to realise their chance at victory was all but over.<\/p>\n<p>With 11.8km to go, they were caught, and finally, all eyes could turn to the build-up for a bunch sprint finish.<\/p>\n<p>A crucial turn at 3km to go prompted Cofidis&#8217; Benjamin Thomas to up the pace, showing off his track cycling prowess, leading the race onto a long straight road which went all the way to the finish.<\/p>\n<p>Other teams tried to move to the front late on the wide finishing road, but none were as slick or powerful as Visma, who speared back to the lead with Per Strand Hagenes and Edoardo Affini piloting Van Aert after Armirail&#8217;s mountain of work came to an end.<\/p>\n<p>Under the flamme rouge, the Dutch team had full control, delivering Van Aert to the final 200m in prime position, allowing him to power to the victory. Riders behind, such as Hugo Hofstetter (NSN) tried to come around, but the Belgian looked unbeatable from the position he started sprinting, giving Visma their second win of the week and Van Aert his fifth career win at the renamed Dauphin\u00e9.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p id=\"elk-06b24767-3230-4ae5-9985-ded9231504e9\"><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-NytXB8dzc7VoRzD9pmq6fZ\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-NytXB8dzc7VoRzD9pmq6fZ 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 logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/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\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-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: Sprinters finally have their day on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 5<\/span><\/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\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Another successful breakaway as Anthon Charmig wins stage 2<\/span><\/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\/9oQ2FkkGEv8oVVCizdLG5P-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9oQ2FkkGEv8oVVCizdLG5P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9oQ2FkkGEv8oVVCizdLG5P-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9oQ2FkkGEv8oVVCizdLG5P-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9oQ2FkkGEv8oVVCizdLG5P-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I still need to improve a lot&#8217; \u2013 Wout van Aert still realistic about shape for upcoming Tour de France despite showing signs of improvement<\/span><\/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\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-320-80.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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Visma-Lease a Bike power to team time trial victory on stage 3, but EF&#8217;s Baudin keeps yellow jersey after GC shake-up<\/span><\/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\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Frenchman Alex Baudin survives solo from early breakaway for biggest win of his career and yellow jersey on stage 1<\/span><\/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\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-320-80.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: Sprint teams fail to bring back breakaway after thrilling chase on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 4<\/span><\/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\/jDZxteJjXeYa9ScAbscoBF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jDZxteJjXeYa9ScAbscoBF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jDZxteJjXeYa9ScAbscoBF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jDZxteJjXeYa9ScAbscoBF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jDZxteJjXeYa9ScAbscoBF-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\">Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 &#8211; Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes 2026<\/span><\/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\/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/j5qRdC7dz3oxgaYAtSKzmW-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: Breakaway succeeds on opening day at Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 &#8211; Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 1<\/span><\/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\/JyyK9z4m7yBWSNuMAzRqzZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JyyK9z4m7yBWSNuMAzRqzZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JyyK9z4m7yBWSNuMAzRqzZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JyyK9z4m7yBWSNuMAzRqzZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JyyK9z4m7yBWSNuMAzRqzZ-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: A new GC but the race leader hangs on after Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 3 TTT<\/span><\/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\/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kFNMCuARPkc5HdCRJTprxL-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: Breakaway succeeds for second day in a row at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes &#8211; Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 stage 2<\/span><\/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\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-320-80.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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Quinn Simmons blasts to victory on stage 4 from 10-rider breakaway with peloton breathing down their backs<\/span><\/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\/NvqciZPg6sCEPTjQfvYJbi-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvqciZPg6sCEPTjQfvYJbi-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvqciZPg6sCEPTjQfvYJbi-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvqciZPg6sCEPTjQfvYJbi-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NvqciZPg6sCEPTjQfvYJbi-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;You can&#8217;t follow everyone&#8217; \u2013 Matteo Jorgenson not best pleased after shedding time to GC rivals in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes opener<\/span><\/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\/tCyyATncvm7kMQ3kzWDv8L-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tCyyATncvm7kMQ3kzWDv8L-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tCyyATncvm7kMQ3kzWDv8L-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tCyyATncvm7kMQ3kzWDv8L-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tCyyATncvm7kMQ3kzWDv8L-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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Zwift and Canyon launch junior team that aims to accelerate North American riders to men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tour de France success<\/span><\/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\/wGc8dDXNXjc986CqYhWbd3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGc8dDXNXjc986CqYhWbd3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGc8dDXNXjc986CqYhWbd3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGc8dDXNXjc986CqYhWbd3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wGc8dDXNXjc986CqYhWbd3-320-80.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\">Lorena Wiebes makes comeback after Giro disqualification, defending champion Jordi Meeus faces tough opposition \u2013 Copenhagen Sprint contenders<\/span><\/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\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7pdTdWTfB7fAxGygHb6jiR-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: Sprinters finally have their day on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 5<\/span><\/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\/naq2RfHL8i9gd2KniDQQUM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/naq2RfHL8i9gd2KniDQQUM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/naq2RfHL8i9gd2KniDQQUM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/naq2RfHL8i9gd2KniDQQUM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/naq2RfHL8i9gd2KniDQQUM-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\">Los Angeles Olympic Games road events to finish on climb to iconic Griffith Observatory<\/span><\/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\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-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\">Circuit Franco-Belge: Corbin Strong out-paces Paul Magnier for first win of 2026<\/span><\/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\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-320-80.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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Quinn Simmons blasts to victory on stage 4 from 10-rider breakaway with peloton breathing down their backs<\/span><\/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\/4CdJ6Nc3iaKf7yRwYzgZjR-800-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CdJ6Nc3iaKf7yRwYzgZjR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CdJ6Nc3iaKf7yRwYzgZjR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CdJ6Nc3iaKf7yRwYzgZjR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4CdJ6Nc3iaKf7yRwYzgZjR-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\">Visma-Lease a Bike reveal special Tour de France Femmes jersey featuring children&#8217;s drawings<\/span><\/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\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-320-80.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: Sprint teams fail to bring back breakaway after thrilling chase on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 4<\/span><\/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\/HCM9RK7FWGVtWfvfSYCjdC-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HCM9RK7FWGVtWfvfSYCjdC-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HCM9RK7FWGVtWfvfSYCjdC-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HCM9RK7FWGVtWfvfSYCjdC-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HCM9RK7FWGVtWfvfSYCjdC-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\">&#8216;I\u2019ve got the worst of it out of the way&#8217; \u2013 Neve Bradbury settles into the waiting game after iliac artery endofibrosis surgery<\/span><\/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\/7xpQVNb5geWBxRny6iWSKc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xpQVNb5geWBxRny6iWSKc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xpQVNb5geWBxRny6iWSKc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xpQVNb5geWBxRny6iWSKc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7xpQVNb5geWBxRny6iWSKc-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\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t think that would have been my strategy&#8217; &#8211; Was waiting for Oscar Onley after dropped chain the right choice in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes?<\/span><\/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\/FwEyyb2wQbQX4C8KJxwJ4Q-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FwEyyb2wQbQX4C8KJxwJ4Q-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FwEyyb2wQbQX4C8KJxwJ4Q-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FwEyyb2wQbQX4C8KJxwJ4Q-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FwEyyb2wQbQX4C8KJxwJ4Q-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\">Emerging Talents<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Under 23 World Champion Lorenzo Finn stands out as favourite for the 2026 Giro Next Gen<\/span><\/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\/qHTvUzkqEWdKRxcjFixjhf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qHTvUzkqEWdKRxcjFixjhf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qHTvUzkqEWdKRxcjFixjhf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qHTvUzkqEWdKRxcjFixjhf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qHTvUzkqEWdKRxcjFixjhf-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\">&#8216;Five against seven is complicated&#8217; &#8211; Paul Seixas  determined to fight on after setback in Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes team time trial<\/span><\/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\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/XpN46fyeDxdrMdLZ4xbvL-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\">Circuit Franco-Belge: Corbin Strong out-paces Paul Magnier for first win of 2026<\/span><\/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\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fYGx7nTBxeWq8u2tjZ3wY8-320-80.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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Quinn Simmons blasts to victory on stage 4 from 10-rider breakaway with peloton breathing down their backs<\/span><\/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\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-320-80.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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Visma-Lease a Bike power to team time trial victory on stage 3, but EF&#8217;s Baudin keeps yellow jersey after GC shake-up<\/span><\/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\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Another successful breakaway as Anthon Charmig wins stage 2<\/span><\/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\/ZKgLy9dkQH8d5TzsUTh7nd-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZKgLy9dkQH8d5TzsUTh7nd-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZKgLy9dkQH8d5TzsUTh7nd-500-80.png.webp 500w, 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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>\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\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Frenchman Alex 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Paris-Roubaix.<\/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\" 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wFjLvLhbVi5ULnbwJPfifk-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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Another successful breakaway as Anthon Charmig wins stage 2<\/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\/9oQ2FkkGEv8oVVCizdLG5P-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9oQ2FkkGEv8oVVCizdLG5P-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\">&#8216;I still need to improve a lot&#8217; \u2013 Wout van Aert still realistic about shape for upcoming Tour de France despite showing signs of improvement<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;Of course, winning is always nice, and especially in a big race like this. So, I&#8217;m really happy with this stage win,&#8221; said Van Aert after the finish, who still wasn&#8217;t overly bullish about his form after struggling in the opening three stages.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Probably my shape is not much different now, but the last two days were just a bit easier and suited me better with my current form. It was a difficult start, and it was even difficult today mentally.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NytXB8dzc7VoRzD9pmq6fZ\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-NytXB8dzc7VoRzD9pmq6fZ 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>&#8220;Sometimes it&#8217;s painful after the crash I had just before this race, but with the team I have around me, and they were chasing the breakaway the whole day, I just had to try. Bruno Armirail was impressively strong on the front until the last few kilometres, and the other boys did an amazing job to bring me to the line, so I have to thank them. Really happy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Van Aert is heading for his eighth Tour appearance in July, and based on how his current sprinting form is \u2013 albeit not against a stacked field of fast men here \u2013 he&#8217;ll be eyeing that 11th stage win on one of the flat finishes.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Honestly, sprints have been going pretty well already the whole year, and also the last few weeks on training, so in the sprint I was definitely confident I had a good chance,&#8221; he said.<\/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\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/aDvMrznJQKBjatporFCuP3-150-80.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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Visma-Lease a Bike power to team time trial victory on stage 3, but EF&#8217;s Baudin keeps yellow jersey after GC shake-up<\/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\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vwVb5nbGtUVRSGunJjjv-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\">Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes: Frenchman Alex Baudin survives solo from early breakaway for biggest win of his career and yellow jersey on stage 1<\/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\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sfacxd3DjDsvVXatQevAd6-150-80.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: Sprint teams fail to bring back breakaway after thrilling chase on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 4<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;But this is such a hard race with a lot of altitude meters and not many sprint teams, so every day is a bit of a question mark if it&#8217;s possible to control in the bunch, because if 15 other teams want to go in the breakaway, you have no chance. But today we did a great job from the start, and we were able to have a break in the front that we could cut back.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Alex Baudin (EF Education-EasyPost) maintained his overall lead of the race by finishing safely in the front group, after a road stage was finally won by the peloton and not the breakaway.<\/p>\n<p>The Frenchman will take the yellow jersey into a trio of brutal mountain stages which close out the eight days of racing, starting with a summit finish to Crest-Voland on Friday.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-how-it-unfolded\"><span>How it unfolded<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d9b1a4eb-ea94-477d-b5a3-e29edbec2a3d\">\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\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5CaxCixp47YtDdCQJSkEGQ-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\">The locals were only vaguely interested in the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes leader Alex Baudin passing by <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-48bb7749-1c46-48b5-a3fc-9caf15303aad\">After the 60km fight to get up the road on Wednesday&#8217;s stage at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes, the breakaway formation on stage 5 was much simpler, with the only two categorised climbs of the stage both coming in the opening 10km.<\/p>\n<p>Using the C\u00f4te de la Croix Blanche and Col de la Gachet to their advantage was a six-rider group which emerged at the front of the race with 192km to race: Pepijn Reijnderink (Soudal-QuickStep), Thibault Guernalec (TotalEnergies), Julen Arriola-Bengoa (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), Felix Engelhardt (Jayco-AlUla), Hugo Houle (Alpecin-Premier Tech) and Robbe Dhondt (Picnic PostNL).<\/p>\n<p>They were allowed to extend their lead past two minutes, with the peloton happy with the configuration. Dhondt was the best-placed on GC, but posed no threat to Baudin&#8217;s lead, having started Thursday&#8217;s stage 15:00 down.<\/p>\n<p>Although the rest of the stage featured no more categorised climbs, there were still plenty of up and down roads to tackle on the road to the bird park in Villars-les-Dombes, a site of one of Mark Cavendish&#8217;s 35 Tour de France stage wins 10 years ago.<\/p>\n<p>With fewer riders in front, the job of controlling should&#8217;ve been simpler than it was on stage 4, Visma-Lease a Bike, Cofidis, Bahrain Victorious and race leaders EF all among those who committed a rider near the front of the peloton.<\/p>\n<p>While the break collaborated well together, the peloton was working hard to ensure their lead never got too large, likely fearing a repeat of yesterday&#8217;s failed chase, and after the first three road stages all ended in success for the breakaway.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-8b562953-e031-448c-b453-d4e72ffdbab8\">\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\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4n6DUhvfHEeSki5XiqiCEQ-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\">The breakaway fighting to stay away <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-746f32df-3f06-4fbe-9515-e6495b98497a\">The pace was really ramped up in the final 25km, with more teams such as Lotto-Intermarch\u00e9 helping, and after four hours in front in the sunshine, the break started to realise their chance at victory was all but over.<\/p>\n<p>With 11.8km to go, they were caught, and finally, all eyes could turn to the build-up for a bunch sprint finish.<\/p>\n<p>A crucial turn at 3km to go prompted Cofidis&#8217; Benjamin Thomas to up the pace, showing off his track cycling prowess, leading the race onto a long straight road which went all the way to the finish.<\/p>\n<p>Other teams tried to move to the front late on the wide finishing road, but none were as slick or powerful as Visma, who speared back to the lead with Per Strand Hagenes and Edoardo Affini piloting Van Aert after Armirail&#8217;s mountain of work came to an end.<\/p>\n<p>Under the flamme rouge, the Dutch team had full control, delivering Van Aert to the final 200m in prime position, allowing him to power to the victory. Riders behind, such as Hugo Hofstetter (NSN) tried to come around, but the Belgian looked unbeatable from the position he started sprinting, giving Visma their second win of the week and Van Aert his fifth career win at the renamed Dauphin\u00e9.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section\" id=\"section-results\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p id=\"elk-06b24767-3230-4ae5-9985-ded9231504e9\"><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-auvergne-rhone-alpes-wout-van-aert-answers-doubts-with-commanding-stage-5-victory\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2dv6FPdHzqXJ4mykG7Aj7Q-2400-80.jpg&#8221;] 1 As it happened: Breakaway succeeds for second day in a row at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes &#8211; Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 stage 2 2 As it happened: Breakaway succeeds on opening day at Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 &#8211; Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 1 3 Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 &#8211; Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes 2026 Pro Cycling Racing Road Crit\u00e9rium [&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-1984976","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\/1984976","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=1984976"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1984976\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1984976"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1984976"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1984976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}