{"id":2002411,"date":"2026-06-20T15:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T12:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2002411"},"modified":"2026-06-20T15:41:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T12:41:00","slug":"tour-de-suisse-tadej-pogacar-denies-mathieu-van-der-poel-stage-4-victory-and-extends-overall-lead-with-53-4-kph-time-trial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2002411","title":{"rendered":"Tour de Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar denies Mathieu van der Poel stage 4 victory and extends overall lead with 53.4 kph time trial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/88QvHN8Up8iBrZAPEqJoGb-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; 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Aalburg.<\/p>\n<p>Poga\u010dar completed the flat 23.7km course in 26:37.99, beating Van der Poel by just 0.04 of a second after the Dutchman had put in a hugely impressive ride and spent a long time in the hot seat, holding off several TT specialists \u2013 all but one.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02099e87-aa3e-4768-a33a-3e9b6fa16418-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel grimaced and smiled as he accepted second on the stage, very narrowly missing out on what would have been first WorldTour TT level. 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Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek) had the better TT than Carapaz, and looked in contention for the win at one point, but faded very slightly in the second half to finish fourth on the stage and move up to third overall at 4:27.<\/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\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-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\">Mathieu van der Poel fined for \u2018inappropriate attire\u2019 while on hot seat in Tour de Suisse stage 4<\/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\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Less than half a second splits the top two riders in Tour de Suisse stage 4 time trial<\/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\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-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 Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar goes long with surprise 72-kilometre raid to smash opening stage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was really hot out there, and a really fast parcours,&#8221; Poga\u010dar said at the finish. &#8220;I felt great. Good legs. I didn&#8217;t know that I was fighting for the win; I just wanted to give it all. I knew I was close, but after the intermediate point, I didn&#8217;t know any more time [gaps]. I was just trying to go all-out to the finish, and I managed to do it well, and I&#8217;m super happy to take the win.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s a great race, I&#8217;m happy to take the second win, and tomorrow we fight for another one,&#8221; he continued. &#8220;It&#8217;s a brutal stage, I think, completely different to what we had the last few days, so looking really forward see the legs in the mountains, how they are. Today was a flat TT, tomorrow is one of the biggest mountain stages ever, so I&#8217;m really excited to see where I am.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-6XS38Gx4aefim5FACqUqhD\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-6XS38Gx4aefim5FACqUqhD 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<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-mathieu-van-der-poel-impresses\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Mathieu van der Poel impresses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a7c6b604-c8c5-43f2-b0e1-a8a2e5bee226\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Just like the women&#8217;s stage earlier in the day, the men&#8217;s TT took place on a flat, 23.7km course around sunny and warm Aarburg. Poga\u010dar started the day with a nearly three-minute lead on GC, so a change in the yellow jersey wasn&#8217;t expected, but the stage win and podium position were up for grabs on the penultimate day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Of the 126 starters, Germany&#8217;s Nils Politt (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) set the early serious benchmark time of 27:21 with a strong and measured ride. Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious) soon very nearly knocked him off the hot seat, but crossed the line just 0.77 seconds slower to not quite manage it.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The first rider who could beat Politt&#8217;s time was his own teammate Tim Wellens, who came in at 26:50, but the real surprise came when Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) put in a hugely impressive and dialled effort to take a whopping 12 seconds out of Wellens&#8217; time.<\/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\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-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 shatters peloton on &#8216;queen stage&#8217; and wins stage 4<\/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\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-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;Everyone was a bit surprised by what happened&#8217; \u2013 Riders react to Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s dominant solo ride at the Tour de Suisse<\/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\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-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 Suisse: Romain Gr\u00e9goire holds off a chasing Tadej Poga\u010dar to claim hard-fought breakaway victory on stage 2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Several specialists could not come close to Van der Poel&#8217;s time, and as more and more riders came and went, it looked more and more like the Dutchman might claim his first WorldTour TT win.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d666f167-834c-4240-8bc7-2239106febaf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-16abd3dc-0799-420e-9c52-3187c37e2010\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was a fairly bruising ride for Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), who finished 37 seconds down on Van der Poel, nowhere near his former heights of TT prowess.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek) was the first to challenge Van der Poel, going faster at the intermediate time check by four seconds, but after the Dutchman had absolutely railed the second half of the course, Vacek lost time to the finish line and finished 10 seconds down in the end.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wearing the leader&#8217;s yellow skinsuit, Poga\u010dar was the last rider down the ramp to start his effort, which was more for glory and pride rather than any important GC gains. However, that didn&#8217;t mean he was going to take it easy, and he sped through the time check fastest of the day, soon also passing his minute man, Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Speeding towards the line, it was impossible to tell if Poga\u010dar was going to just beat Van der Poel&#8217;s time or just miss it, but a powerful sprint at the very last saw him just about overhaul the Dutchman by a matter of 0.04 seconds, claiming his second stage win of this race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d8c20ccc-58bf-4d79-ab37-2cd8e0ffaca4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Tadej Poga\u010dar <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-b707f792-e3aa-4fe2-8a91-9fe420b47493\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">GC-wise, the day finished much the same as it started, with Poga\u010dar in pole position holding a commanding lead, expanded from 2:50 to 4:22. Vacek was the main rider to gain, jumping up a spot to third at teammate Andrea Bagioli&#8217;s expense.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Foss&#8217; effort also saw him climb up the rankings from 11th to fifth, and Rogli\u010d&#8217;s ride, though maybe disappointing by his standards, boosted him from 15th to sixth, though that is still six minutes down on the race lead.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sunday&#8217;s final stage looks set to confirm Poga\u010dar&#8217;s win, but it is still looking like a hard day out set on loops of the 19km Col de la Croix. And though Poga\u010dar&#8217;s lead looks unassailable, there is still plenty of room for movement around the podium, and a stage win is up for grabs.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"elk-47b5d50c-16e1-4eb4-afd8-afff960fee5a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<p id=\"elk-37f8d2b3-e93d-4a38-919d-4a5990964a1d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tour de Suisse coverage. Don&#8217;t miss any of the breaking news, race analysis, and expert insight as the riders make their final preparations for Le Tour. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><u><strong>Join today.<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3214c4c8-be00-4404-b989-f68a963f0669\" 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-6XS38Gx4aefim5FACqUqhD\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-6XS38Gx4aefim5FACqUqhD 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__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Matilda Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Assistant Features Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Matilda is an NCTJ-qualified journalist based in the UK who joined <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>in March 2025. Prior to that, she worked as the Racing News Editor at <em>GCN<\/em>, and extensively as a freelancer contributing to <em>Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Velo, Rouleur, Escape Collective, Red Bull <\/em>and more. She has reported on the ground at all of the biggest events on the calendar, including the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tours de France, the Giro d&#8217;Italia, the Vuelta a Espana, the Spring Classics and the World Championships. She has particular experience and expertise in women&#8217;s cycling, and women&#8217;s sport in general. She is a graduate of modern languages and sports journalism.<\/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\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-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\">Mathieu van der Poel fined for \u2018inappropriate attire\u2019 while on hot seat in Tour de Suisse stage 4<\/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\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: Less than half a second splits the top two riders in Tour de Suisse stage 4 time trial<\/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\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-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\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar goes long with surprise 72-kilometre raid to smash opening stage<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet 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\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-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 shatters peloton on &#8216;queen stage&#8217; and wins stage 4<\/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\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-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;Everyone was a bit surprised by what happened&#8217; \u2013 Riders react to Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s dominant solo ride at the Tour de Suisse<\/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\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-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 Suisse: Romain Gr\u00e9goire holds off a chasing Tadej Poga\u010dar to claim hard-fought breakaway victory on stage 2<\/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, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;This year I can&#8217;t really do TTs&#8217; \u2013 Elisa Longo Borghini admits weaknesses as she loses Tour de Suisse lead, but race remains open<\/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\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-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\">US Road Championships: Ashlin Barry edges out Marcis Shelton to win under-23 men&#8217;s road race 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\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-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\">US Road Championships: Katherine Sarkisov powers to under-23 women&#8217;s road race title in Charleston<\/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\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-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\">Baloise Belgium Tour: Olav Kooij wins stage 4 in photo finish ahead of Tim Merlier<\/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\/PKZj2noRQ6bF9HbQb4jDQL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PKZj2noRQ6bF9HbQb4jDQL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PKZj2noRQ6bF9HbQb4jDQL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PKZj2noRQ6bF9HbQb4jDQL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PKZj2noRQ6bF9HbQb4jDQL-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\">Route d&#8217;Occitanie: Davide Piganzoli goes on mountain raid to claim solo win on stage 3 and the overall victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Race Results<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-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\">US Road Championships: Ashlin Barry edges out Marcis Shelton to win under-23 men&#8217;s road race 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\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-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\">US Road Championships: Katherine Sarkisov powers to under-23 women&#8217;s road race title in Charleston<\/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\" 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Aalburg.<\/p>\n<p>Poga\u010dar completed the flat 23.7km course in 26:37.99, beating Van der Poel by just 0.04 of a second after the Dutchman had put in a hugely impressive ride and spent a long time in the hot seat, holding off several TT specialists \u2013 all but one.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-02099e87-aa3e-4768-a33a-3e9b6fa16418-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Van der Poel grimaced and smiled as he accepted second on the stage, very narrowly missing out on what would have been first WorldTour TT level. Former TT world champion Tobias Foss (Netcompany Ineos) rounded out the top three, six seconds down on Poga\u010dar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] block h-[18px] w-auto shrink-0 brightness-0 invert\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container>\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/gmvwmhupgi1715762145.svg\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] max-h-12 w-auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar started the day in the yellow jersey, leading the GC by 2:50, so he has only extended his lead with TT victory, and is now just one day away from winning the Tour de Suisse, the next big goal as he tries to tick off all of cycling&#8217;s biggest races.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Slovenian now leads by a whopping 4:22, and despite being passed by the race leader during the TT, Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost) held on to stay in second overall. Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek) had the better TT than Carapaz, and looked in contention for the win at one point, but faded very slightly in the second half to finish fourth on the stage and move up to third overall at 4:27.<\/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\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-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\">Mathieu van der Poel fined for \u2018inappropriate attire\u2019 while on hot seat in Tour de Suisse stage 4<\/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\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Less than half a second splits the top two riders in Tour de Suisse stage 4 time trial<\/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\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-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 Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar goes long with surprise 72-kilometre raid to smash opening stage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was really hot out there, and a really fast parcours,&#8221; Poga\u010dar said at the finish. &#8220;I felt great. Good legs. I didn&#8217;t know that I was fighting for the win; I just wanted to give it all. I knew I was close, but after the intermediate point, I didn&#8217;t know any more time [gaps]. I was just trying to go all-out to the finish, and I managed to do it well, and I&#8217;m super happy to take the win.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s a great race, I&#8217;m happy to take the second win, and tomorrow we fight for another one,&#8221; he continued. &#8220;It&#8217;s a brutal stage, I think, completely different to what we had the last few days, so looking really forward see the legs in the mountains, how they are. Today was a flat TT, tomorrow is one of the biggest mountain stages ever, so I&#8217;m really excited to see where I am.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-6XS38Gx4aefim5FACqUqhD\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-6XS38Gx4aefim5FACqUqhD 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<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-mathieu-van-der-poel-impresses\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Mathieu van der Poel impresses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a7c6b604-c8c5-43f2-b0e1-a8a2e5bee226\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Just like the women&#8217;s stage earlier in the day, the men&#8217;s TT took place on a flat, 23.7km course around sunny and warm Aarburg. Poga\u010dar started the day with a nearly three-minute lead on GC, so a change in the yellow jersey wasn&#8217;t expected, but the stage win and podium position were up for grabs on the penultimate day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Of the 126 starters, Germany&#8217;s Nils Politt (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) set the early serious benchmark time of 27:21 with a strong and measured ride. Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious) soon very nearly knocked him off the hot seat, but crossed the line just 0.77 seconds slower to not quite manage it.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The first rider who could beat Politt&#8217;s time was his own teammate Tim Wellens, who came in at 26:50, but the real surprise came when Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) put in a hugely impressive and dialled effort to take a whopping 12 seconds out of Wellens&#8217; time.<\/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\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-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 shatters peloton on &#8216;queen stage&#8217; and wins stage 4<\/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\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-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;Everyone was a bit surprised by what happened&#8217; \u2013 Riders react to Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s dominant solo ride at the Tour de Suisse<\/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\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-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 Suisse: Romain Gr\u00e9goire holds off a chasing Tadej Poga\u010dar to claim hard-fought breakaway victory on stage 2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Several specialists could not come close to Van der Poel&#8217;s time, and as more and more riders came and went, it looked more and more like the Dutchman might claim his first WorldTour TT win.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d666f167-834c-4240-8bc7-2239106febaf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-16abd3dc-0799-420e-9c52-3187c37e2010\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was a fairly bruising ride for Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), who finished 37 seconds down on Van der Poel, nowhere near his former heights of TT prowess.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek) was the first to challenge Van der Poel, going faster at the intermediate time check by four seconds, but after the Dutchman had absolutely railed the second half of the course, Vacek lost time to the finish line and finished 10 seconds down in the end.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wearing the leader&#8217;s yellow skinsuit, Poga\u010dar was the last rider down the ramp to start his effort, which was more for glory and pride rather than any important GC gains. However, that didn&#8217;t mean he was going to take it easy, and he sped through the time check fastest of the day, soon also passing his minute man, Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Speeding towards the line, it was impossible to tell if Poga\u010dar was going to just beat Van der Poel&#8217;s time or just miss it, but a powerful sprint at the very last saw him just about overhaul the Dutchman by a matter of 0.04 seconds, claiming his second stage win of this race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d8c20ccc-58bf-4d79-ab37-2cd8e0ffaca4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Tadej Poga\u010dar <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-b707f792-e3aa-4fe2-8a91-9fe420b47493\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">GC-wise, the day finished much the same as it started, with Poga\u010dar in pole position holding a commanding lead, expanded from 2:50 to 4:22. Vacek was the main rider to gain, jumping up a spot to third at teammate Andrea Bagioli&#8217;s expense.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Foss&#8217; effort also saw him climb up the rankings from 11th to fifth, and Rogli\u010d&#8217;s ride, though maybe disappointing by his standards, boosted him from 15th to sixth, though that is still six minutes down on the race lead.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sunday&#8217;s final stage looks set to confirm Poga\u010dar&#8217;s win, but it is still looking like a hard day out set on loops of the 19km Col de la Croix. And though Poga\u010dar&#8217;s lead looks unassailable, there is still plenty of room for movement around the podium, and a stage win is up for grabs.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"elk-47b5d50c-16e1-4eb4-afd8-afff960fee5a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<p id=\"elk-37f8d2b3-e93d-4a38-919d-4a5990964a1d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tour de Suisse coverage. Don&#8217;t miss any of the breaking news, race analysis, and expert insight as the riders make their final preparations for Le Tour. Plus, access the Cyclingnews app to follow the action on the go! <\/strong><u><strong>Join today.<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-results\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Results<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-3214c4c8-be00-4404-b989-f68a963f0669\" 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-6XS38Gx4aefim5FACqUqhD\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-6XS38Gx4aefim5FACqUqhD 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__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Matilda Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Assistant Features Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Matilda is an NCTJ-qualified journalist based in the UK who joined <em>Cyclingnews <\/em>in March 2025. Prior to that, she worked as the Racing News Editor at <em>GCN<\/em>, and extensively as a freelancer contributing to <em>Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Velo, Rouleur, Escape Collective, Red Bull <\/em>and more. She has reported on the ground at all of the biggest events on the calendar, including the men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tours de France, the Giro d&#8217;Italia, the Vuelta a Espana, the Spring Classics and the World Championships. She has particular experience and expertise in women&#8217;s cycling, and women&#8217;s sport in general. She is a graduate of modern languages and sports journalism.<\/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\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-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\">Mathieu van der Poel fined for \u2018inappropriate attire\u2019 while on hot seat in Tour de Suisse stage 4<\/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\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">As it happened: Less than half a second splits the top two riders in Tour de Suisse stage 4 time trial<\/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\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-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\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tour de Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar goes long with surprise 72-kilometre raid to smash opening stage<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet 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\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-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 shatters peloton on &#8216;queen stage&#8217; and wins stage 4<\/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\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-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;Everyone was a bit surprised by what happened&#8217; \u2013 Riders react to Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s dominant solo ride at the Tour de Suisse<\/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\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-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 Suisse: Romain Gr\u00e9goire holds off a chasing Tadej Poga\u010dar to claim hard-fought breakaway victory on stage 2<\/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, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/EkwRFcbfUQ7mKLamEcjP3i-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;This year I can&#8217;t really do TTs&#8217; \u2013 Elisa Longo Borghini admits weaknesses as she loses Tour de Suisse lead, but race remains open<\/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\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iyqQzFcnVMHUBjHfoutm7h-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\">US Road Championships: Ashlin Barry edges out Marcis Shelton to win under-23 men&#8217;s road race 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\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TNFxKc7QjLyJoWRYFiHjNV-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\">US Road Championships: Katherine Sarkisov powers to under-23 women&#8217;s road race title in Charleston<\/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\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mXP7YfiZztgAqSSuLFoxmf-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\">Baloise Belgium Tour: Olav Kooij wins stage 4 in photo finish ahead of Tim Merlier<\/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\" 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Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek) had the better TT than Carapaz, and looked in contention for the win at one point, but faded very slightly in the second half to finish fourth on the stage and move up to third overall at 4:27.<\/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\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZbRhLwtN2mNmeHcjqYCFeK-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\">Mathieu van der Poel fined for \u2018inappropriate attire\u2019 while on hot seat in Tour de Suisse stage 4<\/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\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">As it happened: Less than half a second splits the top two riders in Tour de Suisse stage 4 time trial<\/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\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qdzCGEh8bdB966KXCEiZSh-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 Suisse: Tadej Poga\u010dar goes long with surprise 72-kilometre raid to smash opening stage<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It was really hot out there, and a really fast parcours,&#8221; Poga\u010dar said at the finish. &#8220;I felt great. Good legs. I didn&#8217;t know that I was fighting for the win; I just wanted to give it all. I knew I was close, but after the intermediate point, I didn&#8217;t know any more time [gaps]. I was just trying to go all-out to the finish, and I managed to do it well, and I&#8217;m super happy to take the win.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;It&#8217;s a great race, I&#8217;m happy to take the second win, and tomorrow we fight for another one,&#8221; he continued. &#8220;It&#8217;s a brutal stage, I think, completely different to what we had the last few days, so looking really forward see the legs in the mountains, how they are. Today was a flat TT, tomorrow is one of the biggest mountain stages ever, so I&#8217;m really excited to see where I am.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-6XS38Gx4aefim5FACqUqhD\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-6XS38Gx4aefim5FACqUqhD 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<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-mathieu-van-der-poel-impresses\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Mathieu van der Poel impresses<\/span><\/h3>\n<p id=\"elk-a7c6b604-c8c5-43f2-b0e1-a8a2e5bee226\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Just like the women&#8217;s stage earlier in the day, the men&#8217;s TT took place on a flat, 23.7km course around sunny and warm Aarburg. Poga\u010dar started the day with a nearly three-minute lead on GC, so a change in the yellow jersey wasn&#8217;t expected, but the stage win and podium position were up for grabs on the penultimate day.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Of the 126 starters, Germany&#8217;s Nils Politt (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) set the early serious benchmark time of 27:21 with a strong and measured ride. Alec Segaert (Bahrain Victorious) soon very nearly knocked him off the hot seat, but crossed the line just 0.77 seconds slower to not quite manage it.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The first rider who could beat Politt&#8217;s time was his own teammate Tim Wellens, who came in at 26:50, but the real surprise came when Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Premier Tech) put in a hugely impressive and dialled effort to take a whopping 12 seconds out of Wellens&#8217; time.<\/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\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LH4nL7C9Trq4zuyjvwnaJT-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 shatters peloton on &#8216;queen stage&#8217; and wins stage 4<\/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\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Lym2yJ49k3M7XsGW4QtkBQ-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;Everyone was a bit surprised by what happened&#8217; \u2013 Riders react to Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s dominant solo ride at the Tour de Suisse<\/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\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vSKgzfdvmmL7y68HYkuLHn-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 Suisse: Romain Gr\u00e9goire holds off a chasing Tadej Poga\u010dar to claim hard-fought breakaway victory on stage 2<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Several specialists could not come close to Van der Poel&#8217;s time, and as more and more riders came and went, it looked more and more like the Dutchman might claim his first WorldTour TT win.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d666f167-834c-4240-8bc7-2239106febaf\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AJXuCwUSHUb6mKtx4bf4DJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Mathieu van der Poel <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-16abd3dc-0799-420e-9c52-3187c37e2010\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">It was a fairly bruising ride for Primo\u017e Rogli\u010d (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), who finished 37 seconds down on Van der Poel, nowhere near his former heights of TT prowess.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Mathias Vacek (Lidl-Trek) was the first to challenge Van der Poel, going faster at the intermediate time check by four seconds, but after the Dutchman had absolutely railed the second half of the course, Vacek lost time to the finish line and finished 10 seconds down in the end.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Wearing the leader&#8217;s yellow skinsuit, Poga\u010dar was the last rider down the ramp to start his effort, which was more for glory and pride rather than any important GC gains. However, that didn&#8217;t mean he was going to take it easy, and he sped through the time check fastest of the day, soon also passing his minute man, Richard Carapaz (EF Education-EasyPost).<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Speeding towards the line, it was impossible to tell if Poga\u010dar was going to just beat Van der Poel&#8217;s time or just miss it, but a powerful sprint at the very last saw him just about overhaul the Dutchman by a matter of 0.04 seconds, claiming his second stage win of this race.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-d8c20ccc-58bf-4d79-ab37-2cd8e0ffaca4\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/iEVkpZQ6ptstjncDr3NRm8-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Tadej Poga\u010dar <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-b707f792-e3aa-4fe2-8a91-9fe420b47493\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">GC-wise, the day finished much the same as it started, with Poga\u010dar in pole position holding a commanding lead, expanded from 2:50 to 4:22. Vacek was the main rider to gain, jumping up a spot to third at teammate Andrea Bagioli&#8217;s expense.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Foss&#8217; effort also saw him climb up the rankings from 11th to fifth, and Rogli\u010d&#8217;s ride, though maybe disappointing by his standards, boosted him from 15th to sixth, though that is still six minutes down on the race lead.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Sunday&#8217;s final stage looks set to confirm Poga\u010dar&#8217;s win, but it is still looking like a hard day out set on loops of the 19km Col de la Croix. And though Poga\u010dar&#8217;s lead looks unassailable, there is still plenty of room for movement around the podium, and a stage win is up for grabs.<\/p>\n<hr id=\"elk-47b5d50c-16e1-4eb4-afd8-afff960fee5a\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">\n<p id=\"elk-37f8d2b3-e93d-4a38-919d-4a5990964a1d\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><strong>Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s Tour de Suisse coverage. Don&#8217;t miss any of the breaking news, race analysis, and expert insight as the riders make their final preparations for Le Tour. 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