Stage 4 winner Jasper Philipsen
Stage 5 Favorites
Thibaut Pinot, Ruben Guerreiro , Felix Gall, Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard
Stage 5 Profile
Tour Talk
“The [stage 5 col] Marie-Blanque in the Pyrenees looks like the ideal terrain for the first test between Vingegaard and challenger Pogacar.” – Nieuwsbald
“First day in the Pyrenees, today’s [stage 5] isn’t long but the ascent of the Soudet and Marie Blanque passes will undoubtedly allow a leader to win.” – L’Équipe
“Luckily I found Mathieu in the last straight line. As a result, I was finally able to sprint. The cramp really shot into my legs during the sprint and Caleb was able to get very close.” – Jasper Philipsen, winner, stage 4. (Wielerflits)
“Van der Poel deviates from his line with an elbow during the sprint, endangering other riders.” – UCI commissaires decision to disqualify Van der Poel in stage 4. (Sporza)
“I am the last person who wants to endanger someone” – Mathieu van der Poel about his declassification on stage 4. (Sporza)
“The bike is broken and my body was hit well, but mentally I’m still okay. I hope to get a good rest tonight and get back on the bike tomorrow.” – Fabio Jakobsen on social media after his stage 4 crash.
Overall GC
- Adam Yates (GBR, UAE Team Emirates) 9hr 09’18”
- Tadej Pogacar (SLO, UAE Team Emirates) +6″
- Simon Yates (GBR, Team Jayco Alula) +6″
- Victor Lafay (FRA, Cofidis) +12″
- Wout van Aert (BEL, Jumbo-Visma) +16″
- Jonas Vingegaard (DEN, Jumbo-Visma) +17″
- Jai Hindley (AUS, Bora-Hansgrohe) +22″
- Michael Woods (CAN, Israel-Premier Tech) +22″
- Mattias Skjelmose (DEN, Lidl – Trek) +22″
- Carlos Rodriguez Cano (ESP, Ineos Grenadiers) +22″
