{"id":2002407,"date":"2026-06-20T13:39:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T10:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2002407"},"modified":"2026-06-20T13:39:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T10:39:11","slug":"tour-of-slovenia-a-dominant-display-of-teamwork-sees-red-bull-bora-hansgrohe-go-1-2-with-florian-lipowitz-taking-stage-4-victory-and-overall-race-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2002407","title":{"rendered":"Tour of Slovenia: A dominant display of teamwork sees Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe go 1-2 with Florian Lipowitz taking stage 4 victory and overall race lead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/o4dFiUA5eWNcpjLKVKj5Qn-1024-80.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\/U9V98nDcKSwfYiYfR3Tyie-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/U9V98nDcKSwfYiYfR3Tyie-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: Long-range solo victory for world champion on Tour de Suisse opener\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\/d7RYW5XevrE2SckbFKJKrC-160-80.png.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d7RYW5XevrE2SckbFKJKrC-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\">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: Frenchman delivers from breakaway on Tour de Suisse Men stage 2 after breathless finale\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\/Ukza4NsQuH8B9EMrPVyG2W-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ukza4NsQuH8B9EMrPVyG2W-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\">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: Tour de Suisse stage 3 sees two-up breakaway hold off the sprinters&#8217; teams in dramatic fashion\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>\nRacing\n<\/li>\n<li>\nRoad\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTour of Slovenia\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Tour of Slovenia: A dominant display of teamwork sees Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe go 1-2 with Florian Lipowitz taking stage 4 victory and overall race lead<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline font-ui-heading text-[12px]\">\nRace Results<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nKirsten Frattini <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-06-20T13:39:11Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n20 June 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Giulio Pellizzari distanced on the final ascent but reconnects with Lipowitz on the run-in to Kranjska Gora<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit))] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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Kranjska Gora.<\/p>\n<p>Home favourite Jakob Omrzel (Bahrain Victorious) finished third on the day, crossing the line 1:26 behind the winners, and moving into the lead of the best young rider classification.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f1197d8d-cebb-423f-a124-df554f96f464-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The event&#8217;s overall leader&#8217;s jersey will remain with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, moving off the shoulders of Laurence Pithie and onto those of Lipowitz ahead of the final day of racing on Sunday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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Bank CSB Telecom Fort), Byron Munton and Stefan de Bod (Modern Adventure Pro Cycling) and An\u017ee Ravbar (Factor Racing).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The six riders gained more than five minutes on the peloton, but that gap was slashed in half over the Predil climb with 60km remaining, overall race leader Pithie leading the chase for his teammates and contenders Lipowtiz and Pellizzari.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-yx3sRy3a7LDAWw8XeZnRoc\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-yx3sRy3a7LDAWw8XeZnRoc 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 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A selection of roughly 15 riders emerged on the lower slopes of the 12km ascent, chasing two remaining breakaway riders, Agirre and Masnada.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But the battle for the stage win and the overall classification ignited with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe teammates Lipowitz and Pellizzari bridging across and then distancing themselves at about halfway up the climb.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Three chasing riders, Omrzel, Hugo de la Calle (Burgos Burpellet BH), and Samuel Fern\u00e1ndez (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), were about 40 seconds back.<\/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\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-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 de Romandie: Tadej Poga\u010dar stamps authority on final day with fourth stage win and solidifies overall title<\/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\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-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&#8217;ve stepped up from last year&#8217; \u2013 Second place for Florian Lipowitz at Tour of Romandie provides extra lift toward Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Itzulia Basque Country: Paul Seixas extends lead with third victory on stage 5 after thrilling duel with Florian Lipowitz <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lipowitz set a relentless pace, and with four kilometres from the top, Pellizzari could no longer hold on, the German climber gaining 30 seconds over the top.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The cobbled section through each hairpin on the descent slowed the riders; using caution meant the teammate reconnected with 7km remaining, Omrzel chasing at 1:09 behind them.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the flatter roads toward the finish line, Lipowitz and Pellizzari entered into somewhat of a two-up team time trial, working together all the way into the line for a 1-2 finish in Kranjska Gora.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6a31f2a3-223d-4d72-8a08-0eeaed933af3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-yx3sRy3a7LDAWw8XeZnRoc\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-yx3sRy3a7LDAWw8XeZnRoc 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\/xp8TRbwoGZ3CJANhg7sBy4-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xp8TRbwoGZ3CJANhg7sBy4.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xp8TRbwoGZ3CJANhg7sBy4.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xp8TRbwoGZ3CJANhg7sBy4.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\">Kirsten Frattini<\/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\">Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Kirsten Frattini has been the Editor of Cyclingnews since December 2025, overseeing editorial operations and output across the brand and delivering quality, engaging content.<\/p>\n<p>She manages global budgets, racing &amp; 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She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling&#8217;s biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-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 of Slovenia: Laurence Pithie wins by a country mile in Red Bull 1-2 on stage 1<\/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\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-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 of Slovenia: Laurence Pithie strikes again with searing sprint on stage 3<\/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\/kcUR65VoZvaWarx2X8poPf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kcUR65VoZvaWarx2X8poPf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kcUR65VoZvaWarx2X8poPf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kcUR65VoZvaWarx2X8poPf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kcUR65VoZvaWarx2X8poPf-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 of the Alps: Giulio Pellizzari shoots to victory and seizes race lead atop stage 2 mountain finish<\/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\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-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 de Romandie: Tadej Poga\u010dar stamps authority on final day with fourth stage win and solidifies overall title<\/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\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-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&#8217;ve stepped up from last year&#8217; \u2013 Second place for Florian Lipowitz at Tour of Romandie provides extra lift toward Tour de France<\/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\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Itzulia Basque Country: Paul Seixas extends lead with third victory on stage 5 after thrilling duel with Florian Lipowitz <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-320-80.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\">An attempt to stop Tadej Poga\u010dar? Tour de France further adjusts green jersey points system to keep it sprinter-friendly<\/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\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, 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custom-text-styles\">US Road Championships: Sophia Wellmeier solos to win in Junior Women&#8217;s road race<\/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\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, 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A selection of roughly 15 riders emerged on the lower slopes of the 12km ascent, chasing two remaining breakaway riders, Agirre and Masnada.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">But the battle for the stage win and the overall classification ignited with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe teammates Lipowitz and Pellizzari bridging across and then distancing themselves at about halfway up the climb.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Three chasing riders, Omrzel, Hugo de la Calle (Burgos Burpellet BH), and Samuel Fern\u00e1ndez (Caja Rural-Seguros RGA), were about 40 seconds back.<\/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\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-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 de Romandie: Tadej Poga\u010dar stamps authority on final day with fourth stage win and solidifies overall title<\/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\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-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&#8217;ve stepped up from last year&#8217; \u2013 Second place for Florian Lipowitz at Tour of Romandie provides extra lift toward Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Itzulia Basque Country: Paul Seixas extends lead with third victory on stage 5 after thrilling duel with Florian Lipowitz <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lipowitz set a relentless pace, and with four kilometres from the top, Pellizzari could no longer hold on, the German climber gaining 30 seconds over the top.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The cobbled section through each hairpin on the descent slowed the riders; using caution meant the teammate reconnected with 7km remaining, Omrzel chasing at 1:09 behind them.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the flatter roads toward the finish line, Lipowitz and Pellizzari entered into somewhat of a two-up team time trial, working together all the way into the line for a 1-2 finish in Kranjska Gora.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6a31f2a3-223d-4d72-8a08-0eeaed933af3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-yx3sRy3a7LDAWw8XeZnRoc\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-yx3sRy3a7LDAWw8XeZnRoc 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\/xp8TRbwoGZ3CJANhg7sBy4-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xp8TRbwoGZ3CJANhg7sBy4.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xp8TRbwoGZ3CJANhg7sBy4.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xp8TRbwoGZ3CJANhg7sBy4.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\">Kirsten Frattini<\/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\">Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Kirsten Frattini has been the Editor of Cyclingnews since December 2025, overseeing editorial operations and output across the brand and delivering quality, engaging content.<\/p>\n<p>She manages global budgets, racing &amp; 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She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling&#8217;s biggest races, reporting on the WorldTour, Spring Classics, Tours de France, World Championships and Olympic Games.<\/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-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-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 of Slovenia: Laurence Pithie wins by a country mile in Red Bull 1-2 on stage 1<\/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\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/GE3Y8nPDZNAqVfsFZ9y49e-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 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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 of the Alps: Giulio Pellizzari shoots to victory and seizes race lead atop stage 2 mountain finish<\/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\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQSSyTcGp6GV2qTNzzPPjb-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 de Romandie: Tadej Poga\u010dar stamps authority on final day with fourth stage win and solidifies overall title<\/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\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6nFBTTBnyVyehf7TFEaeAf-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&#8217;ve stepped up from last year&#8217; \u2013 Second place for Florian Lipowitz at Tour of Romandie provides extra lift toward Tour de France<\/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\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Itzulia Basque Country: Paul Seixas extends lead with third victory on stage 5 after thrilling duel with Florian Lipowitz <\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Vz9tMWqHKfifd3exxFBXM5-320-80.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\">An attempt to stop Tadej Poga\u010dar? Tour de France further adjusts green jersey points system to keep it sprinter-friendly<\/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\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, 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custom-text-styles\">US Road Championships: Sophia Wellmeier solos to win in Junior Women&#8217;s road race<\/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\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/rtsEb8x4wzKzmViscK4hJP-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, 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newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-f1197d8d-cebb-423f-a124-df554f96f464\">Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe claimed a 1-2 victory in a dominant display of teamwork on stage 4 of the Tour of Slovenia, with Florian Lipowitz taking the official honours just ahead of Giulio Pellizzari as the pair crossed the line hand-in-hand in Kranjska Gora.<\/p>\n<p>Home favourite Jakob Omrzel (Bahrain Victorious) finished third on the day, crossing the line 1:26 behind the winners, and moving into the lead of the best young rider classification.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-f1197d8d-cebb-423f-a124-df554f96f464-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The event&#8217;s overall leader&#8217;s jersey will remain with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, moving off the shoulders of Laurence Pithie and onto those of Lipowitz ahead of the final day of racing on Sunday.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel 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Bank CSB Telecom Fort), Byron Munton and Stefan de Bod (Modern Adventure Pro Cycling) and An\u017ee Ravbar (Factor Racing).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The six riders gained more than five minutes on the peloton, but that gap was slashed in half over the Predil climb with 60km remaining, overall race leader Pithie leading the chase for his teammates and contenders Lipowtiz and Pellizzari.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-yx3sRy3a7LDAWw8XeZnRoc\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-yx3sRy3a7LDAWw8XeZnRoc 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 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\u2013 Second place for Florian Lipowitz at Tour of Romandie provides extra lift toward Tour de France<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/YxszKomdRyz694whKgafcZ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Itzulia Basque Country: Paul Seixas extends lead with third victory on stage 5 after thrilling duel with Florian Lipowitz <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lipowitz set a relentless pace, and with four kilometres from the top, Pellizzari could no longer hold on, the German climber gaining 30 seconds over the top.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The cobbled section through each hairpin on the descent slowed the riders; using caution meant the teammate reconnected with 7km remaining, Omrzel chasing at 1:09 behind them.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">On the flatter roads toward the finish line, Lipowitz and Pellizzari entered into somewhat of a two-up team time trial, working together all the way into the line for a 1-2 finish in Kranjska Gora.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-6a31f2a3-223d-4d72-8a08-0eeaed933af3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>Results powered by <\/strong><\/em><em><strong>FirstCycling<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/pro-cycling\/racing\/tour-of-slovenia-a-dominant-display-of-teamwork-sees-red-bull-bora-hansgrohe-go-1-2-with-florian-lipowitz-taking-the-stage-4-victory-and-overall-race-lead\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; 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