The second stage of the Dauphiné scheduled for Monday June 5 offers an arrival for a sprinter puncher.
After his victory on Sunday at the opening of the Critérium, Christophe Laporte could do a double blow this Monday June 5 with a stage that seems to be cut out for him. With the Côte de Guêtes just before the finish, 1 km at 8%, the pure sprinters will not be able to play for victory. Beyond Christophe Laporte, a certain Julian Alaphilippe or the Italian Matteo Trentin could play for victory. Here are the climbs listed for the second stage
Col de Toutée (summit at km 46.7 / 3rd category): 2.2 km at 6%Col des Fourches (km 53.8 / 3rd category): 2.7 km at 6.5%Côte des Guêtes (km 122 ,5 / 4th category): 1 km at 8%Côte des Guêtes (km 157.6 / 4th category): 1 km at 8%
After his victory, the French rider who will wear the leader’s yellow jersey, thanked his team and said he was honored to wear the yellow jersey. “It was a very difficult and nervous day. It was really limited with the rain and the descent. He (Rune Herregodts) was going down really well in front, because we were going fast behind, and he still took a little time. had her sights set on it, but we weren’t sure. On paper, it was a good stage for me, with good bumps, but not very steep. It suited me well enough. I knew that if I I felt good I had a chance today. The team knew it too and they did everything for it. We rode all day, I’m happy to reward the whole team. The yellow jersey is great. It’s always an honor to wear this beautiful shirt, so I’ll try to honor it.”
Here is the classification of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023
It’s a real preparation for the Tour de France which will pass through the five mountain ranges in 2023. The 2023 Critérium du Dauphiné will connect the Auvergne region to the Alps. The runners will cross 10 departments and will have to pedal 27 climbs for 21,505m of elevation gain.
The Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 unveiled on Thursday February 16 will run from Sunday June 4 to Sunday June 11.
France Télévisions and Eurosport have television rights and will broadcast the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 to follow from June 4 to June 11.
The stages will this year be animated by duels of climbers. The fight promises to be fierce, a taste of the Tour de France in July.
