Stage 6: "We have nothing to reproach ourselves for – Vingegaard is not much better"

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00:00:32: After today we will know what is possible, that's what Florian Lipovic said before the start of the sixth stage.

00:00:39: And this announcement would prove to be true!

00:00:41: Tough attacks from the start an acceleration by Tadej Pogacar forty two kilometers from finish and incredible battle all top riders until very end.

00:00:53: We are trying.

00:00:54: saw things out later in evening.

00:00:56: for that I am passing Lipovics statement directly to Ralph Denk.

00:01:01: What do we now after a day like this?

00:01:04: How much more to know.

00:01:06: My first impression would be that a lot is possible!

00:01:10: Yes, today on the stage we saw an outstanding Tadej Pogacar.

00:01:16: Stage win yellow jersey again.

00:01:19: he was by far best today.

00:01:22: fair play congratulations.

00:01:25: Everything behind that was hard fought, even before the mountains.

00:01:31: There were situations where we are on the defensive because there is so much speed in the peloton and also small mistakes at times.

00:01:42: stopped briefly to pee at an inconvenient time But the race was very, very fast from start.

00:01:52: Then there were many breakaway attempts but none really worked for long.

00:01:59: and then... There's a big showdown called The Tourmalet where Pogaccia showed that he is absolutely the

00:02:09: best!

00:02:09: Let's go through this chronologically, I'll get right to it.

00:02:13: and i assume that was the ill timed break when attacks were already happening on the flat.

00:02:21: Remko Evernepole was nearly a minute behind.

00:02:24: That certainly wasn't planned.

00:02:26: Was that actually a bathroom break or what happened there?

00:02:30: Yes, what would you do if You have to pee?

00:02:34: And there was already quite a lot of pace in the peloton.

00:02:38: We had four or five men wait but it did cost A bit of energy.

00:02:42: right and The attacks up front continued and he wanted To relieve himself before the big mountains which I understand.

00:02:54: so It Was quite a bit Of work for us to get back.

00:02:59: You managed that before it really started on the climbs?

00:03:02: Yes, UAE definitely took over then.

00:03:05: It felt like... ...it was brutally fast from very beginning even before Pogacca had done anything so to speak.

00:03:13: Nine kilometers before the summit of the Turmale Jai Hindli The last helper for Remko Evernipol and Florian Lipovitz dropped off.

00:03:23: Were you worried than that is too early or how did see it?

00:03:28: Yes, first of all the pace on Dekal das Snal.

00:03:31: The mountain before the Tourmalet was already enormously high.

00:03:37: Team UA Emirates took control here and a group of favourites kept getting smaller and smaller.

00:03:47: yes Jai Hindley was dropped nine kilometres from the summit of the tourmalette.

00:03:53: That also has something to do with the fact that he did a lot of work earlier when we had that small gap.

00:04:02: It would have been nicer if you made it for her, but in the end I don't think that Jai Hindi is currently strong enough to have ridden over the cold tourmalet with even a pole group anyway.

00:04:22: So while it didn't look great, It had no impact on us okay?

00:04:28: Yes and then came the moment... The attack from... Well..It was Isaac Deltora first.

00:04:34: Pogacca still riding well maybe minute behind what she said and then attacks away at the front himself.

00:04:41: Yes, incredible how he can seemingly effortlessly distance the competition!

00:04:47: How did you experience that moment when everything split up?

00:04:51: Ifnipol couldn't quite keep up first than had to close the gap on the descent.

00:04:56: At first it looked like Lipowitz maybe even with Wingergaard was coming along.

00:05:00: Then he teamed-up with Paul Sykesas.

00:05:03: Everything was topsy turvy there...how do you see this?

00:05:08: Yes, well the acceleration or attack was perfectly prepared by the team UAE through their second spearhead Isaac Del Toro.

00:05:18: Bogatza then took off.

00:05:19: Jonas Vingigart countered massively but it wasn't good enough.

00:05:25: Florian was almost able to catch up with Jonas which would have made us super happy.

00:05:31: But here too the finishing touch is missing.

00:05:35: On the descent, everything came back together a bit and calmed down.

00:05:42: But for the last four kilometers on Kolde Turmaleh... ...the best of the best in the world really went at each other.

00:05:51: And yes!

00:05:52: The result is very honest today.

00:05:55: Pogacar was the best Vingegard was second-best.

00:05:58: Then the group with Remco and Florian came In.

00:06:03: For us it's good results.

00:06:05: We have to note that we are happy, that two guys in the front between second place and ninth.

00:06:15: there is only about two minutes.

00:06:17: And first plays will definitely be difficult unless Tadeh Pogacar makes a huge mistake or gets sick.

00:06:25: but everything else still wide open.

00:06:28: Let's look at the final part of this spectacle specifically where The large group forms again.

00:06:35: At the bottom there was well a bit of disagreement.

00:06:39: You could see Fnipole would have liked more help.

00:06:43: They are perhaps trying to close the gap to Jonas Wengegard Again here.

00:06:49: also two listener questions from Fabian won from Luxembourg and Sasha who followed this, were a bit annoyed that the group couldn't catch back up.

00:07:02: Can you describe the situation and what your tactics were, or perhaps your instructions to Florian and Remco on how best to act in this final section?

00:07:14: Yes.

00:07:15: We hoped that a large group would simply work well together with everyone's interest – I don't think we can blame ourselves for anything there!

00:07:25: We actually did more, especially Remco who was probably the one that did most in the group.

00:07:32: The guys from Lidl Trek were also two in a group and it looked like they didn't take on as much of their lead work.

00:07:40: It is top level sport or top-level cycling.

00:07:45: There wasn't much harmony in the group, for whatever reason.

00:07:50: Ultimately we wrote back up to within twenty seconds of Vingegard but if the group had worked together properly We could have easily closed those twenty seconds.

00:08:00: It was more an Evnepol terrain.

00:08:03: at the end

00:08:05: After the race Evnapol made some critical comments regarding his teammate.

00:08:12: He would have liked Florian Lipowicz or so we heard to lead him out, to prevent Isaac Del Toro for example from securing that third place.

00:08:22: There was some criticism and he said they need to talk about it tonight.

00:08:26: can you tell us anything about that?

00:08:29: Has that already happened?

00:08:30: did you hear anything about how are the two of them doing.

00:08:35: Yes, there was a bit of disagreement.

00:08:37: A language barrier but also in the heat at that moment you know?

00:08:41: That was after over one hundred and eighty kilometers off mountain stage But it wasn't big deal.

00:08:48: And I saw it earlier, the two guys talked about.

00:08:53: So there's really nothing major and they even sat together at dinner and laughed.

00:09:01: so... The topic is being made out to be bigger than actually was okay.

00:09:07: that means the two will continue act as a duo.

00:09:12: We now have fourth place for Remko Avene pool seventh place for Florian Lipowitz.

00:09:17: as you already said It is all very, very close.

00:09:20: What strategy are you taking into the next races?

00:09:23: You still have two irons in the fire.

00:09:25: today.

00:09:26: we got a bit of an impression Of the strengths and weaknesses in quotation marks.

00:09:31: what is your further approach with them?

00:09:33: know

00:09:35: Just like before the stage today, nothing is going to change now.

00:09:38: Nothing at all.

00:09:39: and no we have two quieter days ahead where we also want to catch our breath.

00:09:45: Hopefully as long as the wind doesn't get in our way And make this stage stressful then will see.

00:09:51: but currently there Is No reason To deviate from The Plan At All.

00:09:57: Alright, last point on that.

00:09:58: Florian Lipovitz said at the finish that Pogacar is in a league of his own.

00:10:03: He also clearly saw Wingergaard as second strongest.

00:10:07: That's how you just put it as well.

00:10:09: Is this about third place for you now so to speak?

00:10:15: No, I heard that from Florian too.

00:10:18: That was certainly in reference to today just as i confirmed earlier.

00:10:24: but in general uh...I don't see Jonas Wingergaard currently or looking at today is much better than a Florian Lipowitz or Paul Seishas.

00:10:37: That means second and third place, if nothing happens at the very front that will be in my opinion contested by seven people.

00:10:47: And nothing is decided yet!

00:10:51: You have two people among those seven.

00:10:54: Thank you for your insights.

00:10:56: due to late hour we'll take a quick look tomorrow

00:11:01: There.

00:11:02: we have completely different terrain again and it will be more for the sprinters.

00:11:06: We are heading to Bordeaux, a very little elevation gain And I could imagine that general classification riders wouldn't mind if things were a bit calmer tomorrow.

00:11:18: What are you expecting there?

00:11:20: Yes after tough Pyrenees days now... ...I think the sprinter would want their say again tomorrow.

00:11:29: That is why the Sprinter team's Team Alpets in Premier Tech, Sudhal quick-step both haven't won a stage here yet.

00:11:39: We'll surely work together to keep the field together I think for their sprinters and it suits us just fine if tomorrow is a bit more relaxed and calmer provided as i said before The wind doesn't make this stage difficult after all.

00:11:57: We will check that again tomorrow morning, but as far I have been able to roughly check the weather forecast.

00:12:05: There won't be anything major coming either and therefore we are hoping for a relatively relaxed stage.

00:12:13: Wonderful!

00:12:14: And we'll be back this time with our usual rhythm.

00:12:19: Thank you today and good evening.

00:12:22: my pleasure and best regards to Rosenheim.

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