Vingegaard surprised: weakness on stage, but still overall leaders!

Vingegaard surprised: weakness on stage, but still overall leaders!

The top favorite Jonas Vingegaard showed unexpected weaknesses at the fourth stage of the prestigious bike races Paris-Nizza. During a turbulent period, characterized by snowfall and hail, the race was interrupted about 44 kilometers before the finish. These adverse conditions led the drivers to continue only 16 kilometers later. Vingegaard, the Dane and two-time Tour de France winner, had to be overtaken by the Portuguese João Almeida during the final mountain arrival in La Loge des Gardes. The stage victory thus slipped to him at the last second, which his competitiveness in this top -class race put to the test, as well as krone.at reported.

special challenges and turning points

The interrupted route and the associated delays have significantly influenced the course of the race. The weather conditions were a challenge for all participants and led to a significant rethink in the drivers' strategies. The chaos under the influence of the weather could be decisive in the next stages and significantly influence the outcome of the competition. Vingegaard's self -confident start at the beginning is now affected with a certain uncertainty, while Almeida was able to win the momentum with this surprising victory.

This fourth stage remains unforgettable, both for the dramatic turn of the race and for the suspected turbulence that could wait for the following days. The competition among the drivers is high and the weather could also bring another turning point.