Mathieu van der Poel made a late attack during stage 11 of the Tour de France, chasing Jonas Abrahamsen and Mauro Schmid’s breakaway but falling short by seven seconds. Initially unaware of the two leaders' presence, he believed he was close to catching up with the breakaway riders. Disrupted radio communication contributed to the confusion, making it difficult for Van der Poel to gauge the race dynamics accurately. He ultimately secured a third-place finish and may have to wait for another opportunity to win a stage until the finale in Paris.
Mathieu van der Poel launched a fierce attack during stage 11 of the Tour de France, but fell short in capturing the leaders, discovering late that two riders remained ahead.
Van der Poel realized only late in the race that he had been pursuing a chase group instead of the actual breakaway, which included Jonas Abrahamsen and Mauro Schmid.
Struggles with poor radio communication plagued Van der Poel's team during the Tour, contributing to his confusion regarding the riders in front.
Despite a strong performance, Van der Poel ended in third place, potentially waiting until the final stage in Paris for a victory matching his strong racing style.
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