In the aftermath of the triumph of Jasper Philipsen In the sprint in Lille, the Punchers were expected this Sunday, July 6 on the Tour de France. At the end of this 2nd damaged stage and 209.1 km long (the longest of the Tour), it is the Dutch of the training Alpecin-DECEUNINCK, Mathieu van der Poelwho has ahead of the world champion Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and the Danish Jonas Vingegaard (Team Visma | Lease A Bike). Offensive during this stage, the Normand Kévin Vauquelin (Arkéa B&B Hotels) finishes eighth but will console itself today with the bisses of best young, captured from the hands of Biniam Girmay (Intermarché-Wanty). The runner of the formation ofEmmanuel Hubert Speed up after this stage, slightly frustrated hot by the turn of the final.
Video – The frustration of Kévin Vauquelin despite the white jersey
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“The yellow jersey, it was a dream that is moving away today …”
Second of the last Switzerland Tour, Vauquelin returned to this stage with a touch of frustration: “I don't understand. We go out with Jorgenson, why he doesn't want to ride with me? I don't know. It's hot, don't say nonsense. It's a shame, I was very strong. If we go out for two or three, it can go after. I am frustrated, but the legs are there. Frankly, there is a good race and trap a moment. Sprint it will be complicated, but it did not work.concludes Kévin Vauquelin After this second step.
