Good afternoon and welcome to this live blog. My name is dear Wils and I will keep you informed of the fifth stage, in which gingerbreader Mathieu van der Poel wants to go full in the flat time trial. Have fun!
Vingegaard watches Affini Jonas Vingegaard from the team car looked at the time trial of his Visma teammate Affini, who is currently occupying the HotSeat. “I don’t have to give tips my leader Vingegaard, he was in the car behind me,” Affini told NOS after his time trial. The Italian is happy with his top time. “A good time trial. I am happy with my performance, hopefully it will yield a good result.” Vingegaard only gets his bike at 4.56 pm. The Dane is one of the contenders on the stage victory.
Start! – There is another Dutchman there. Thijmen Arensman is on his way to the first measuring point. Arensman was second at the Dutch Championship time trial in 2017, but is best known for his climbing qualities.
Second measuring moment! – The answer seems no. After a strong first part, the pace of Armirail, which has already given up for eighteen seconds, sinks at Affini, which looks satisfied in the HotSeat.
First measurement moment! – The Frenchman Bruno Armirail is faster than Affini after a strong first part, but he increased the pace in the second and third part. Does the Decathlon-AG2R rider manage to maintain this?
Finish! – There is a new number 1! Affini takes over the HotSeat from Romeo after a phenomenal second and third part. The difference between the Italian and Romeo is 0.29 seconds.
It looks like art. Tour debutant Tim Naberman shoots at his time trial bike through the beautiful landscape of Caen.
Third measuring moment! – Affini dives under the Romeo timetable. The difference with the Spaniard is 0.30.02. Does the Italian time trial enthusiast know how to sustain this?
Start! – Marijn van den Berg is also on the road! De Utrechter is not known as a time trial specialist.
Second measuring moment! – Edoardo Affini, the European Time Trial Champion of 2024, is the contenders today. The Italian is still driving under the schedule of Romeo, but seems to be getting closer. The tension rises in caen.
Marijn van den Berg, Frank van den Broek and Mike Teunissen will come to the course. No lack of Dutch people in the Tour!
Finish! – Ivan Roméo can take a seat in the HotSeat after exciting last meters. In the last meters he was just a little faster than Plapp, the national time trial champion of Australia. The 21-year-old Romeo benefited from the slump of Plapp, which in the final phase of a 9 second lead to a 15 seconds behind.
Third measuring moment! – Luke Plapp dives under the time of Ivan Roméo. The national time trial champion from Australia is the new leader. Does he manage to maintain this schedule?
Third measuring point! – A new leader: the 21-year-old Iván Romeo is faster at the third measuring point than his fellow countryman Castrillo. The talented Movistar rider seems to feel good about the asphalt of Caen.
Third measuring point! – Cees Bol also passes the third measuring point. The Dutchman is having a hard time and is 3 minutes and 13 seconds slower than Spaniard Pablo Castrillo, who is virtually in the HotSeat.
Third measuring point! – Yes, Fedorov reports to the third measuring point after 32 minutes and 10 seconds. There are now twenty riders en route in Caen. Tim Naberman is the next Dutchman who gets on.
Start! Danny van Poppel has also started his time trial. The Dutch Sprinter is not known as a time trial specialist. Van Poppel received a yellow card earlier because of his share in a crash in the first stage. The rider of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe is sharp.
Second measuring point – Castrillo is still the fastest at the second measuring point. Cees Bol currently records the worst time.
First measuring point – Spaniard Pablo Castrillo is currently the fastest at the first measuring point. The Dutchman Roel van Sintmaartensdijk is the number two with a backlog of 0.41 seconds.
There are the first images! Fedorov was the first rider to start at 13.05. At the first measuring point he recorded a time of 10.11.68.
Start! The 21-year-old Ivan Romeo also started his time trial. The talent is the national time trial champion of Spain. What can the Tour debutant in Caen?
Seven riders are already driving around on the streets of Caen. The Dutchman Roel van Sintmaartensdijk is also on the bike.
Start! There is the first Dutchman. Cees Bol, who is not a time trial specialist, shoots out of the starting block without any problems.
Matteo Vercher also tears the asphalt. The Frenchman is the second rider to enter the course. It is waiting for Cees Bol.
Start! Yevgeniy Fedorov starts the rush in the time trial. The 25-year-old Kazak is full of confidence, but does not seem to have a chance to win a stage victory today.
Van Aert does not go in full time: ‘ Wout van Aert does not go in full in the flat time trial. The Visma rider saves himself for other stages. “Winning will be very difficult,” Visma team leader Grischa Niermann told Sporza . “Wout was very good yesterday, but with a view to the upcoming journeys we decided together not to go full. Wout will save himself.”
“If we are realistic, I will probably have lost that yellow sweater tomorrow,” said Van der Poel on Tuesday. “Of course I will go all the way tomorrow, but I am happy to keep it for one more day anyway.”
The time trial has a flat course over 33 kilometers, with start and finish in Caen. There are only 200 meters. Normally Filippo Ganna had been one of the greatest contenders on day success, but the Italian left the Tour after a fall in the first stage.
Cees Bol is the first Dutchman to come into action. The Astana rider starts at 1.07 pm. At 1.13 pm Roel van Sintmaartensdijk (Intermarché-Wanty) is the second Dutchman’s turn. Mathieu van der Poel closes the fifth stage at 5 p.m.
This is the big day before the rankings! Mathieu van der Poel runs in yellow after four stages, but seems to have to make way for someone else today. In the flat time trial over 33 kilometers, the Dutchman is not the top favorite. Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard today seem to be going to make a shot at the yellow. It promises to be an exciting day in Caen.
Good afternoon and welcome to this live blog. My name is dear Wils and I’ll keep you updated on the fifth stage, in which Yellow Jersey Wearer Mathieu van der Poel Will Go All Out in the Flat Time Trial. Have fun!
Vingegaard Watches Affini Jonas Vingegaard Watched the Time Trial of his Visma Teammate Affini, Who is Currently In The Hot Seat, From The Team Car. “I don’t need to give my leader Vingegaard tips, he was behind me in the car,” Affini said to nos after his time trial. The Italian is happy with his top time. “A good time trial. I am happy with my performance, hopefully it will give a good result.” Vingegaard will not get on his bike until 4:56 pm. The Dane is one of the contenders for the stage win.
Start! – There is Another Dutchman. Thijmen Arensman is on his way to the first Measuring Point. Arensman finished second at the Dutch National Time Trial Championships in 2017, but is Mainly Known for his Climbing Qualities.
Second Measuring Point! – The Answer Seems to Be No. After a Strong First Part, Armirail’s PACE Drops, Contring Eighteen Seconds to Affini, WHO Looks Satisfied in the Hot Seat.
First Measuring Point! – Frenchman Bruno Armirail is faster than Affini after a strong first part, but he’s in the pace in the second and third parts. Can the decathlon-ag2r rider keep this up?
Finish! – There is a new number 1! After a Phenomenal Second and Third Part, Affini Takes over the hot seat from Romeo. The Difference Between the Italian and Romeo is 0.29 Seconds.
It looks like art. Tour debutant Tim Naberman Shoots Through the Beautiful Landscape of Caen on His Time Trial Bike.
Third Measuring Point! – Affini Dives Below Romeo’s Time Schedule. The Difference with the Spaniard is 0.30.02. Can the Italian Time Trial Enthusiast keep this up?
Start! – Marijn van den Berg is also on his way! The Utrechter is not Known as a Time Trial Specialist.
Second Measuring Point! – Edoardo Affini, the 2024 European Time Trial Champion, is One of the Contenders Today. The Italian is Still Riding Under Romeo’s Schedule, But Seems to Be Getting Closer and Closer. Tension is rising in Caen.
Marijn van den Berg, Frank van den Broek and Mike Teunissen Will Be on the Course Soon. No Shortage of Dutchmen in the Tour!
Finish! – Ivan Roméo can take a seat in the hot seat after exciting final meters. He was Just a Little Faster Than Plapp, The National Time Trial Champion of Australia, in The Last Meters. The 21-year-old Romeo Benefited from Plapp’s Collapse, Who Went from A 9-SECOND Lead to a 15-Second Deficit in the Final Phase.
Third Measuring Point! – Luke Plapp Dives Below Ivan Roméo’s Time. The National Time Trial Champion from Australia is The New Leader. Can he keep up this schedule?
Third Measuring Point! -A New Leader: 21-year-old Iván Romeo is faster than his compatriot Castrillo at the third measuring point. The talented Movistar Rider Seems to Be Doing Well on the Asphalt of Caen.
Third Measuring Point! – Cees Bol also Passes The Third Measuring Point. The Dutchman is Having A Hard Time and is 3 Minutes and 13 Seconds Slower than the Spaniard Pablo Castrillo, Who is Virtualy in the Hot Seat.
Third Measuring Point! – Yes, Fedorov Reports to the Third Measuring Point After 32 minutes and 10 Seconds. There are now twenty Riders on the Road in Caen. Tim Naberman is the next Dutchman to get on.
Start! Danny van Poppel has also started his time trial. The Dutch Sprinter is not Known as a Time Trial Specialist. Van Poppel Received a Yellow Card Earlier This Tour for his Part in a Crash in the First Stage. The Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe Rider is on Edge.
Second Measuring Point – Castrillo is Still the Fastest at the Second Measuring Point. Cees Bol is Currently Recording The Worst Time.
First Measuring Point – The Spaniard Pablo Castrillo is Currently The Fastest at the First Measuring Point. The Dutchman Roel van Sintmaartensdijk is second with a gap or 0.41 seconds.
There are the first images! Fedorov was the first rider to start at 1:05 pm. He recorded a time or 10.11.68 at the First Measuring Point.
Start! 21-year-old Ivan Romeo Has also started his time trial. The Talent is the National Time Trial Champion of Spain. What can the tour debutant do in Caen?
There are already Seven Riders Riding around on the streets of Caen. The Dutchman Roel van Sintmaartensdijk is also on his Bike.
Start! There is the First Dutchman. Cees Bol, who is not a time trial specialist, shoots out of the starting block without any problems.
Matteo Vercher is also Taring Across The Asphalt. The Frenchman is the Second Rider to Enter the Course. Waiting for Cees Bol.
Start! Yevgeniy Fedorov Kicks Off The Time Trial. The 25-year-old kazakh shoots out of the starting blocks with confidence, but does not seem to have a chance of winning a stage today.
Van Aert Not Going All Out in Time Trial: ‘Saving himself’ Wout van Aert is not going all out in the flat time trial. The Visma Rider is Saving himself for Other Stages. “Winning Will be very Difficult,” Visma Team Leader Grischa Niermann Told Sporza . “Wout was very good yesterday, but with a view to the upcoming internships, we decided together not to go all out. Wout Will Save himself.”
“If we are realistic, I will probably lose that yellow jersey Tomorrow,” van der Poel Said on Tuesday. “Or course I will go all out Tomorrow, but I am happy that I can keep it for one more day anyway.”
The Time Trial Has A Flat Course over 33 kilometers, with Start and Finish in Caen. There are only 200 altitude meters. Normally, Filippo Ganna would Have Been One of the Biggest Contenders for Day Success, But The Italian Left the Tour After a Crash In The First Stage.
Cees Bol is the First Dutchman to Come Into Action Soon. The Astana Rider Will starts at 1:07 pm. At 1:13 pm, Roel van Sintmaartensdijk (Intermarché-Wanty) is the second Dutchman to take his turn. Mathieu van der Poel Will Close the Fifth Stage at 5:00 pm.
This is the big day for the standings! Mathieu van der Poel is riding in Yellow After Four Stages, But Seems to Have To Make Way for Someone Else Today. In The Flat Time Trial over 33 kilometers, The Dutchman is not the top favorite. Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard Seem to Be Going For The Yellow Today. It promises to be an exciting day in Caen.