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“It was a very tough stage, the last climb was very explosive”This is how Egan defined the stage of the day that was contested between Sisteron and Orcieres-Merlette with a route of 160.5 kilometers and that was won by the Slovenian of the Jumbo Visma, Primoz Roglic. The Colombian from Ineos Grenadiers was satisfied with the result and assured that arriving with those who are ahead gives him morale for what is coming, where the third week will be key for them.
The work of the Ineos Grenadiers had Carapaz and Kwiatkowski as protagonists, although the Ecuadorian remained in the end. For Egan, the performance of his team was positive considering how the stage unfolded. “I think we were good, we tried not to waste time, that was the best. (Tight finish) Normal when the climbs are so short, but getting there with them ahead gives me a lot of morale,” said the Colombian.
Egan and patience for the third week
Part of the strategy proposed by the current Tour champion is stay close to those who command the general through these first two weeks, so that in the third they can deduct the time they have taken.
“It is not good that another rider in the general classification takes a few seconds, but you have to be very patient and know that our goal is to reach the third week without wasting too much time, and then try to make up for some time on the long climbs. For us, it will be a question of minimizing lost time and arriving as fresh as possible during the last week, “concluded Bernal on the official website of Ineos Grenadiers.
Stage 5: Gap and Privas
This Wednesday the fifth stage will be run, which will be for the sprinters. A 183-kilometer route between Gap and Privas with two fourth-category mountain passes. Ineos Grenadiers’ job will be to keep an eye on those who are at the top in the general standings to prevent the differences from increasing.
This is how Colombians go in the general
The 10 cyclists are still in competition and 6 are in the top 20 of the general classification. ANDThe best positioned is Egan in sixth place 17 seconds behind leader Alaphilippe, same difference that Chaves, Nairo and Superman have, who close the top 10.