Pogacar is grateful to other riders: ‘They could have taken time on me’ Tadej Pogacar fell ugly in the final phase, after which the peloton waited for the world champion. “I am grateful for that,” says the Slovenian afterwards. “They could have grabbed time on me.” Pogacar said he was very disappointed with the fall itself. “Unfortunately, one rider decided to shoot from left to right. He didn’t see me, I think. He cut me off. Fortunately I just lost some skin, but I was shocked.”
After fifth place, Van Aert is disappointed: ‘Ben disappointed’ Wout van Aert was not able to go on the final climb with Mathieu van der Poel and Beals it. “I am very disappointed. Because I had the legs to win,” the Belgian said afterwards. “Too bad, because with two we could make the crossing to the two front runners. But especially in the kilometers before that we left the possibility unused. Mathieu clearly put everything on that last climb, but in the end he also fell short. In retrospect, it might have been a better option.”
Pogacar is released after falling: ‘He is okay’ Tadej Pogacar unhappy in the final phase of the eleventh stage, but the damage seems to be not too bad. “He is okay. We were shocked when he fell and now take care of him,” said his team afterwards. “We have to thank the other riders. When he fell, the riders waited for him. That’s nice to see. Thank you for everything,” the team boss speaks to Ben Healy, Jonas Vingegaard and the rest.
Ritwinner Abrahamsen: ‘Four weeks I was still crying in hospital’ with a stage in the Tour de France, dream came true for Jonas Abrahamsen. “Winning a stage was my dream,” says Abrahamsen, who chose one for the attack from the moment. “Also for our team, after 10 journeys. This feels so great. Four Wijnden ago I was still crying in the hospital.” A few weeks before the Tour, the Norwegian broke its collarbone. “And see where I am now. It’s fantastic.”
Van der Poel is struggling with a cold: ‘More riders suffer from’ Mathieu van der Poel started with a heavy head on the eleventh stage in Toulouse. “I have a cold and I am not the only one who is bothered by it,” says Van der Poel, who did not feel top fit. “More riders have a cold. In the first meters I had a heavy head, but as the stage progressed it went better.”
Van der Poel thought he would ride: ‘Was rather unclear’ Mathieu van der Poel thought he was the leader after driving away from Wout van Aert. Moments later he found out that two more riders were driving for him. “I was not told until late that two more men were at the forefront. It was quite unclear. That is a pity,” says Van der Poel afterwards at NOS . “When I drove away from the others, I thought I was driving in the lead. It is difficult with the radio communication all week. At a certain point I was aware of it because of the engines.”
Vluchter Abrahamsen wins the stage! Van der Poel is just too late and becomes third.
Mathieu van der Poel is preparing for the cunning final. Enough drinking and eating can make the difference in this ride.
Pogacar: ‘is going to be a flight or punchy final’ also Tadej Pogacar is one of the favorites today. The Slovenian hopes to have a chance to win the stage victory, but that will also depend on other teams. “Many riders can win today,” says the world champion at Eurosport . “But everyone depends on their teammates. It will be a flight or punchy final. I am looking forward to it.”
Pogacar is Grateful to Other Riders: ‘They could have tasks time on me’ Tadej Pogacar Fell Badly in the Final Phase, after which the Peloton Waited for the World Champion. “I am grateful to them for that,” Said the Slovenian afterwards. “They could have tasks time on me.” Pogacar Said He Regretted the Fall itself. “Unfortunately, one rider decided to shoot from left to right. I don’t think he saw me. He cut me off. Fortunately, I only lost some skin, but I was shocked.”
Van Aert Disappointed After Fifth Place: ‘I am Disappointed’ Wout van Aert Couldn’t Keep Up With Mathieu van der Poel on the Final Climb and Is Disappointed about that. “I am very disappointed. Because I had the legs to win,” Said the Belgian Afterwards. “Too Bad, Becare with Two or Us we might have able to make the crossing to the two leaders. But Especially in the kilometers before that we did not take the opportunity. Mathieu clearly Put Everything on that Final Climb. Continuing to work together might have leg a better option. “
Pogacar Escapes with a scare after fall: ‘He’s okay’ Tadej Pogacar Fell awnardly in the Final Phase of the Elevth Stage, But The Damage Seems to Be Limited. “He’s okay. We were shocked when he fell and will now take care of him,” his team said afterwards. “We have to thank the other riders. When he fell, the riders waited for him. That’s nice to see. Thank you for everything,” the Team Boss Said to Ben Healy, Jonas Vingegaard and the Rest.
Stage Winner Abrahamsen: ‘Four Week’s ago I was Still Crying in Hospital’ Winning A Stage In The Tour de France is a Dream Come True for Jonas Abrahamsen. “Winning A Stage was My Dream,” Says Abrahamsen, Who Chose to Attack from Moment One. “Also for our team, after 10 internships. This Feels So Great. Four Weeks Ago I was Still Crying in The Hospital.” The Norwegian Broke His Collarbone a Few Weeks Before the Tour. “And look where I am now. It’s fantastic.”
Van der Poel Struggles with a cold: ‘More Riders are suffering from it’ Mathieu van der Poel Started the Elevth Stage in Toulouse with a Heavy Head. “I have a cold and I’m not the only one who is suffering from it,” Says van der Poel, who didn’t Feel Top fit. “More Riders have a cold. I had a heavy head in the first few meters, but it got better as the stage progressed.”
Van der Poel Thought he was riding in the lead: ‘It was quely confusing’ Mathieu van der Poel thought he was the leader after riding away from Wout van Aert. A little later he found out that there were two more riders ahead of him. “I only heard that there were two more men riding ahead. It was QUITE confused. That’s a Shame,” Said van der Poel Afterwards at NOS . “When I Rode Away from the Others I Thought I was riding in the lead. It has difficult all week with the radio communication. At some point I realized it Because of the Motorbikes.”
Escapee Abrahamsen Wins The Stage! Van der Poel is Just Too Late and Finishes Third.
Mathieu van der Poel is preparation for the tricky final. Drinking and Eating Enough Can Make the Difference in This Stage.
Pogacar: ‘It’s going to be a breakaway or a punchy final’ tadej pogacar is also one of the favorites today. The Slovenian Hopes To Have A Chance of Winning The Stage, But That Will also Defend on Other Teams. “Many Riders Can Win Today,” Says the World Champion at Eurosport . “But everyone depends on their teammates. It will be a breakaway or a punchy final. I’M Looking Forward to It.”