The Critérium du Dauphiné's upcoming stage 4 marks a significant test for Tour de France favorites Pogačar, Vingegaard, and Evenepoel, who are only 11 seconds apart after three stages. This particular 17.4km time trial features a challenging climb early on, likely influencing the overall standings. Evenepoel expressed confidence about his performance, emphasizing a strategic approach to pacing during the trial. The outcome could set the stage for the Tour de France showdown, particularly the time trial in Caen.
Evenepoel stated, "I think for tomorrow, it's just [about] trying to not go over the limit to the bottom of the climb and then just go all out until the top."
Pogačar scored the stage 1 win, holding off the peloton by the barest of margins, showing the competitive spirit of the leading cyclists early on.
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