{"id":1992250,"date":"2026-06-15T09:39:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T06:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1992250"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:39:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T06:39:19","slug":"he-was-just-on-another-level-juan-ayuso-satisfied-with-tour-auvergne-rhone-alpes-podium-after-losing-out-in-battle-with-former-teammate-isaac-del-toro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1992250","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;He was just on another level&#8217; \u2013 Juan Ayuso satisfied with Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes podium after losing out in battle with former teammate Isaac del Toro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ifor7vdV3UqqGjkiHpjVDi-2001-80.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\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5urydxAReDnSFaJNd8XRhe-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: All change in the GC amid attacks and crashes on action-packed stage 7 of Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\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 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bmsHE9qrZA2srQ88AgnvuT-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bmsHE9qrZA2srQ88AgnvuT-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] 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\">2<\/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: Yellow jersey changes hands on final day of racing at the Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes after stunning solo climb\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zHsCMVAwx77nbzeQto7CZ5-80-80.png.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] 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\">3<\/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: Double breakaway success for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe as yellow jersey changes hands on Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes stage 6\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTeams &amp; 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He and his Lidl-Trek team tried their best, but they had no answer for their rival.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;When he went so far away, I was hoping what happened yesterday just the other way around,&#8221; Ayuso told <em>CyclingPro<\/em> about Del Toro&#8217;s attack with 8km to run.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LssbNq6ESrP7DoAUHRMKDC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LssbNq6ESrP7DoAUHRMKDC-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 suffered because of crashes and illnesses&#8217; \u2013 Juan Ayuso back racing at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes after rollercoaster first half of season<\/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\/DEZK3CMApnLP8K59mnmEXo-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DEZK3CMApnLP8K59mnmEXo-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: Isaac del Toro claims overall title with second consecutive mountaintop victory at Plateau de Solaison<\/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\/GZQJvLVfJbxdt9hhMufHYB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GZQJvLVfJbxdt9hhMufHYB-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;It was stupid&#8217; &#8211; Juan Ayuso disappointed after a miscalculated attack costs him victory atop Grand Colombier at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;He was just on another level today, and we have to just accept it. Skjelly [Mattias Skjelmose] rode an amazing pull for me, and I really tried to use all the other force of the team to my advantage, and Skjelly again did a great, great job sacrificing himself for me.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Then I went, but then it was just that Isaac was on another level. This is sport, and it is what it is.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-hagqjNjRKihFQvgUfubwSn\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-hagqjNjRKihFQvgUfubwSn slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ayuso was second at the line, having shed another minute to Del Toro. A day earlier, he attacked first before Del Toro countered, caught him, and then soloed away.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lidl-Trek tried to put the pressure on for the final day, but Del Toro was unflappable. Still, third overall and a win courtesy of Quinn Simmons from the break on stage 4 represents a good week&#8217;s work for the team.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I really try to give my best because the team did amazing. We controlled the whole day, and just the work of the guys today was impressive,&#8221; Ayuso 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\/BC62UyAjDfj3CK5GbwZ48h-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BC62UyAjDfj3CK5GbwZ48h-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: Isaac del Toro catches and drops attacker Juan Ayuso in clash on Grand Colombier to claim stage 7 victory<\/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\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-150-80.png.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 just want to be as happy as him on the bike&#8217; \u2013 Ominous signs for Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s rivals as Tour de France lieutenant Isaac del Toro takes another step<\/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\/AGpbk7bDmR6Mp4YdimMySU-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AGpbk7bDmR6Mp4YdimMySU-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\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG to fight for Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes victory with pair of debutants<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was a really hard start. Julian [Bernard] got dropped, Lenny [K\u00e4mna] got dropped, and they all really fought to come back and to work for me, so that was just impressive. I&#8217;m super proud of how the team rode, and we showed we were the strongest team.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We controlled everything with no help from anybody, and just to see also Toms [Skujin\u0161] and Quinn passing these mountains, which are super tough. I was already suffering, and these guys were pulling. It was really impressive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ayuso was pleased with his own result, this being his first race back after a challenging spring, which saw him forced to abandon Paris-Nice and Itzulia Basque Country due to a crash and an illness.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Now, focus turns to the Tour de France next month, where Ayuso will lead his own team for the first time \u2013 alongside Skjelmose \u2013 while Mads Pedersen will hunt for sprint victories.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As I said, the road here was not super easy. Preparation was a bit more difficult than I would have hoped for, so finishing on the podium and feeling like every day I improved, and every day I was getting better. I&#8217;m happy, and I hope I can recover well from this and be ready for next month,&#8221; Ayuso said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t really care,&#8221; he added when asked about his rivals. &#8220;I just focus on myself, focus with my teammates to get the best preparation possible. I think that&#8217;s what we did. The guys rode today in an amazing way.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think it was a really good ride to prepare for the Tour. Again, I&#8217;m not focused on my rivals, I&#8217;m focussed on myself and trying to help my teammates also improve. That&#8217;s what we&#8217;re gonna do in these next three weeks before the Tour.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes and Tour de Suisse coverage. 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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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We stand for equality, respect and freedom&#8217; \u2013 Uno-X Mobility celebrate Pride Month with rainbow flags at Copenhagen Sprint and Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div 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recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tyz3yibsnQmf4ub7JimxgW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tyz3yibsnQmf4ub7JimxgW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tyz3yibsnQmf4ub7JimxgW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tyz3yibsnQmf4ub7JimxgW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tyz3yibsnQmf4ub7JimxgW-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\">From glory to futility \u2013 What version of Paul Seixas will rise from the ashes of his torched Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHWEoWQrz9Lv7S8n74Sjz-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHWEoWQrz9Lv7S8n74Sjz-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHWEoWQrz9Lv7S8n74Sjz-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHWEoWQrz9Lv7S8n74Sjz-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHWEoWQrz9Lv7S8n74Sjz-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\">Crashing over the finish line, Liam Slock delivers an unforgettable first professional victory at GP Gippingen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFaSuUqiBfDCbtKTpKZ4UQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFaSuUqiBfDCbtKTpKZ4UQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFaSuUqiBfDCbtKTpKZ4UQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFaSuUqiBfDCbtKTpKZ4UQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFaSuUqiBfDCbtKTpKZ4UQ-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\">Jenny Rissveds and Adrien Boichis prevail in the rain and mud of the Leogang Mountain Bike World Cup<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d22aducT6HSbe3ytkEHDzk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d22aducT6HSbe3ytkEHDzk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d22aducT6HSbe3ytkEHDzk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d22aducT6HSbe3ytkEHDzk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d22aducT6HSbe3ytkEHDzk-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 blew myself up&#8217; \u2013 Matteo Jorgenson slips off the podium on final climb of Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZ3mbHyKV2yXSgDK4xSf3f-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\">No superstar rider but SD Worx-Protime count on rising GC talent and home hopeful to take on expanded Tour de Suisse Women<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uoQmYQYbvi9xhEanJcEDSL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uoQmYQYbvi9xhEanJcEDSL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uoQmYQYbvi9xhEanJcEDSL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uoQmYQYbvi9xhEanJcEDSL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uoQmYQYbvi9xhEanJcEDSL-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\">Colombians dominate in Tour de Beauce for second straight year with 1-2 for Medellin-EPM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hcecWYWmBENrLq6fNPRbcA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hcecWYWmBENrLq6fNPRbcA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hcecWYWmBENrLq6fNPRbcA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hcecWYWmBENrLq6fNPRbcA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hcecWYWmBENrLq6fNPRbcA-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;We stand for equality, respect and freedom&#8217; \u2013 Uno-X Mobility celebrate Pride Month with rainbow flags at Copenhagen Sprint and Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">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 just want to be as happy as him on the bike&#8217; \u2013 Ominous signs for Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s rivals as Tour de France lieutenant Isaac del Toro takes another step<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fF4BYbdhYpivt8RALRhE3S-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fF4BYbdhYpivt8RALRhE3S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fF4BYbdhYpivt8RALRhE3S-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fF4BYbdhYpivt8RALRhE3S-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fF4BYbdhYpivt8RALRhE3S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" 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He and his Lidl-Trek team tried their best, but they had no answer for their rival.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;When he went so far away, I was hoping what happened yesterday just the other way around,&#8221; Ayuso told <em>CyclingPro<\/em> about Del Toro&#8217;s attack with 8km to run.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LssbNq6ESrP7DoAUHRMKDC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LssbNq6ESrP7DoAUHRMKDC-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 suffered because of crashes and illnesses&#8217; \u2013 Juan Ayuso back racing at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes after rollercoaster first half of season<\/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\/DEZK3CMApnLP8K59mnmEXo-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DEZK3CMApnLP8K59mnmEXo-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: Isaac del Toro claims overall title with second consecutive mountaintop victory at Plateau de Solaison<\/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\/GZQJvLVfJbxdt9hhMufHYB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GZQJvLVfJbxdt9hhMufHYB-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;It was stupid&#8217; &#8211; Juan Ayuso disappointed after a miscalculated attack costs him victory atop Grand Colombier at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;He was just on another level today, and we have to just accept it. 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A day earlier, he attacked first before Del Toro countered, caught him, and then soloed away.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lidl-Trek tried to put the pressure on for the final day, but Del Toro was unflappable. Still, third overall and a win courtesy of Quinn Simmons from the break on stage 4 represents a good week&#8217;s work for the team.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I really try to give my best because the team did amazing. We controlled the whole day, and just the work of the guys today was impressive,&#8221; Ayuso 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\/BC62UyAjDfj3CK5GbwZ48h-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BC62UyAjDfj3CK5GbwZ48h-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: Isaac del Toro catches and drops attacker Juan Ayuso in clash on Grand Colombier to claim stage 7 victory<\/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\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-150-80.png.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 just want to be as happy as him on the bike&#8217; \u2013 Ominous signs for Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s rivals as Tour de France lieutenant Isaac del Toro takes another step<\/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\/AGpbk7bDmR6Mp4YdimMySU-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AGpbk7bDmR6Mp4YdimMySU-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\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG to fight for Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes victory with pair of debutants<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was a really hard start. Julian [Bernard] got dropped, Lenny [K\u00e4mna] got dropped, and they all really fought to come back and to work for me, so that was just impressive. I&#8217;m super proud of how the team rode, and we showed we were the strongest team.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We controlled everything with no help from anybody, and just to see also Toms [Skujin\u0161] and Quinn passing these mountains, which are super tough. I was already suffering, and these guys were pulling. It was really impressive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ayuso was pleased with his own result, this being his first race back after a challenging spring, which saw him forced to abandon Paris-Nice and Itzulia Basque Country due to a crash and an illness.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Now, focus turns to the Tour de France next month, where Ayuso will lead his own team for the first time \u2013 alongside Skjelmose \u2013 while Mads Pedersen will hunt for sprint victories.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As I said, the road here was not super easy. Preparation was a bit more difficult than I would have hoped for, so finishing on the podium and feeling like every day I improved, and every day I was getting better. I&#8217;m happy, and I hope I can recover well from this and be ready for next month,&#8221; Ayuso said.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t really care,&#8221; he added when asked about his rivals. &#8220;I just focus on myself, focus with my teammates to get the best preparation possible. I think that&#8217;s what we did. The guys rode today in an amazing way.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I think it was a really good ride to prepare for the Tour. Again, I&#8217;m not focused on my rivals, I&#8217;m focussed on myself and trying to help my teammates also improve. That&#8217;s what we&#8217;re gonna do in these next three weeks before the Tour.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes and Tour de Suisse coverage. 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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\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We stand for equality, respect and freedom&#8217; \u2013 Uno-X Mobility celebrate Pride Month with rainbow flags at Copenhagen Sprint and Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div 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recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tyz3yibsnQmf4ub7JimxgW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tyz3yibsnQmf4ub7JimxgW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tyz3yibsnQmf4ub7JimxgW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tyz3yibsnQmf4ub7JimxgW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Tyz3yibsnQmf4ub7JimxgW-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\">From glory to futility \u2013 What version of Paul Seixas will rise from the ashes of his torched Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHWEoWQrz9Lv7S8n74Sjz-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHWEoWQrz9Lv7S8n74Sjz-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHWEoWQrz9Lv7S8n74Sjz-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHWEoWQrz9Lv7S8n74Sjz-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/NHWEoWQrz9Lv7S8n74Sjz-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\">Crashing over the finish line, Liam Slock delivers an unforgettable first professional victory at GP Gippingen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFaSuUqiBfDCbtKTpKZ4UQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFaSuUqiBfDCbtKTpKZ4UQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFaSuUqiBfDCbtKTpKZ4UQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFaSuUqiBfDCbtKTpKZ4UQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FFaSuUqiBfDCbtKTpKZ4UQ-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\">Jenny Rissveds and Adrien Boichis prevail in the rain and mud of the Leogang Mountain Bike World Cup<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d22aducT6HSbe3ytkEHDzk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d22aducT6HSbe3ytkEHDzk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d22aducT6HSbe3ytkEHDzk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d22aducT6HSbe3ytkEHDzk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d22aducT6HSbe3ytkEHDzk-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 blew myself up&#8217; \u2013 Matteo Jorgenson slips off the podium on final climb of Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/jZ3mbHyKV2yXSgDK4xSf3f-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\">No superstar rider but SD Worx-Protime count on rising GC talent and home hopeful to take on expanded Tour de Suisse Women<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uoQmYQYbvi9xhEanJcEDSL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uoQmYQYbvi9xhEanJcEDSL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uoQmYQYbvi9xhEanJcEDSL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uoQmYQYbvi9xhEanJcEDSL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uoQmYQYbvi9xhEanJcEDSL-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\">Colombians dominate in Tour de Beauce for second straight year with 1-2 for Medellin-EPM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hcecWYWmBENrLq6fNPRbcA-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hcecWYWmBENrLq6fNPRbcA-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hcecWYWmBENrLq6fNPRbcA-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hcecWYWmBENrLq6fNPRbcA-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hcecWYWmBENrLq6fNPRbcA-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;We stand for equality, respect and freedom&#8217; \u2013 Uno-X Mobility celebrate Pride Month with rainbow flags at Copenhagen Sprint and Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">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 just want to be as happy as him on the bike&#8217; \u2013 Ominous signs for Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s rivals as Tour de France lieutenant Isaac del Toro takes another step<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fF4BYbdhYpivt8RALRhE3S-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fF4BYbdhYpivt8RALRhE3S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fF4BYbdhYpivt8RALRhE3S-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fF4BYbdhYpivt8RALRhE3S-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fF4BYbdhYpivt8RALRhE3S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" 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He and his Lidl-Trek team tried their best, but they had no answer for their rival.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;When he went so far away, I was hoping what happened yesterday just the other way around,&#8221; Ayuso told <em>CyclingPro<\/em> about Del Toro&#8217;s attack with 8km to run.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LssbNq6ESrP7DoAUHRMKDC-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LssbNq6ESrP7DoAUHRMKDC-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 suffered because of crashes and illnesses&#8217; \u2013 Juan Ayuso back racing at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes after rollercoaster first half of season<\/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\/DEZK3CMApnLP8K59mnmEXo-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/DEZK3CMApnLP8K59mnmEXo-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: Isaac del Toro claims overall title with second consecutive mountaintop victory at Plateau de Solaison<\/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\/GZQJvLVfJbxdt9hhMufHYB-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GZQJvLVfJbxdt9hhMufHYB-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;It was stupid&#8217; &#8211; Juan Ayuso disappointed after a miscalculated attack costs him victory atop Grand Colombier at Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;He was just on another level today, and we have to just accept it. Skjelly [Mattias Skjelmose] rode an amazing pull for me, and I really tried to use all the other force of the team to my advantage, and Skjelly again did a great, great job sacrificing himself for me.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Then I went, but then it was just that Isaac was on another level. 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A day earlier, he attacked first before Del Toro countered, caught him, and then soloed away.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lidl-Trek tried to put the pressure on for the final day, but Del Toro was unflappable. Still, third overall and a win courtesy of Quinn Simmons from the break on stage 4 represents a good week&#8217;s work for the team.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I really try to give my best because the team did amazing. We controlled the whole day, and just the work of the guys today was impressive,&#8221; Ayuso 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\/BC62UyAjDfj3CK5GbwZ48h-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BC62UyAjDfj3CK5GbwZ48h-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: Isaac del Toro catches and drops attacker Juan Ayuso in clash on Grand Colombier to claim stage 7 victory<\/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\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EDcwezZSWFbpLXRgbTXV9f-150-80.png.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 just want to be as happy as him on the bike&#8217; \u2013 Ominous signs for Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s rivals as Tour de France lieutenant Isaac del Toro takes another step<\/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\/AGpbk7bDmR6Mp4YdimMySU-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AGpbk7bDmR6Mp4YdimMySU-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\">UAE Team Emirates-XRG to fight for Tour Auvergne-Rh\u00f4ne-Alpes victory with pair of debutants<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was a really hard start. Julian [Bernard] got dropped, Lenny [K\u00e4mna] got dropped, and they all really fought to come back and to work for me, so that was just impressive. I&#8217;m super proud of how the team rode, and we showed we were the strongest team.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We controlled everything with no help from anybody, and just to see also Toms [Skujin\u0161] and Quinn passing these mountains, which are super tough. I was already suffering, and these guys were pulling. It was really impressive.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ayuso was pleased with his own result, this being his first race back after a challenging spring, which saw him forced to abandon Paris-Nice and Itzulia Basque Country due to a crash and an illness.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Now, focus turns to the Tour de France next month, where Ayuso will lead his own team for the first time \u2013 alongside Skjelmose \u2013 while Mads Pedersen will hunt for sprint victories.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;As I said, the road here was not super easy. Preparation was a bit more difficult than I would have hoped for, so finishing on the podium and feeling like every day I improved, and every day I was getting better. 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