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Jonas Vingegaard 'probably the most disappointed guy going into a yellow jersey in history' - Robbie McEwen

Jumbo-Visma paid a price for not adapting their plans to the shifting scenario on Stage 6 of the Tour de France, leaving Jonas Vingegaard as “probably the most disappointed guy going into a yellow jersey in history,” according to Robbie McEwen. Vingegaard put time into his big general classification rival Tadej Pogacar on Stage 5, as the Slovenian was unable to hold the wheel and said his legs were not good. Ad Jumbo seemed keen to repeat the trick, but the scenario was different as Pogacar was able to hold the wheel on the Col du Tourmalet.

Tadej Pogacar strikes back on Stage 6 as Jonas Vingegaard sneaks into yellow at Tour de France

Discount him at your peril. Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) put in a timely reminder of his class with victory in Stage 6 as defending champion Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) wrested the yellow jersey from the shoulders of Jai Hindley (Bora-hansgrohe).

Jumbo-Visma tried to 'kill' the Tour de France and failed – Jonathan Vaughters on stunning Tadej Pogacar win

They may have taken the yellow jersey, but Jumbo-Visma's plan to «kill» the 2023 Tour de France backfired on Stage 6 according to EF Education-EasyPost boss Jonathan Vaughters. Another thrilling day of action saw Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) claim a remarkable victory after attacking Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) in the finale, just 24 hours after he lost over a minute to the Danish defending champion.

Hindley takes Tour de France lead with stage five win; Pogacar suffers in Pyrenees

Hindley leads Vingegaard with the Dane pulling off a major coup on the final mountain and now has a 53-second advantage on Pogacar in the overall standings, which took a major shake up.

Tour de France 2023 – Jai Hindley soars into yellow with Stage 5 win as Jonas Vingegaard cracks Tadej Pogacar

Never underestimate a Giro d’Italia winner – and on the first day in the Pyrenees, the big general classification favourites did just that, allowing debutant Jai Hindley (Bora-Hansgrohe) into a dangerous break and paving the way for the Australia’s glorious win and the yellow jersey. Hindley, the 2022 Giro winner, now leads the Tour by 47 seconds on defending champion Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma).

Birthday boy Thomas resists Roglic assault to stay in Giro pink

ZOLDO ALTO, Italy: Geraint Thomas said he had a “decent day” on his 37th birthday on Thursday as he kept the Giro d’Italia’s leader’s pink jersey and withstood an attack by Primoz Roglic that shook off all the other leading contenders.

Geraint Thomas or Primoz Roglic - Who will win and where will Giro d'Italia 2023 be decided?

Primoz Roglic looks the biggest threat to Geraint Thomas’ dream of winning the Giro d’Italia after an improved performance on Stage 18, but The Breakaway team remain unconvinced he can topple the Welshman. Thomas (Ineos Grenadiers) extended his lead in the general classification to 29 seconds on Thursday after following the resurgent Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) to the line, with Joao Almeida (UAE Team Emirates) slipping from second to third after losing ground on his two big rivals. Ad The day began with Jens Voigt writing off Roglic’s hopes, suggesting the best he could hope for was third after he failed to stick with Almeida and Thomas on Stage 16.

Giro d'Italia 2023: Filippo Zana outduels Thibaut Pinot in thrilling finish on Stage 18, Geraint Thomas stays in pink

Thibaut Pinot’s pursuit of a fairy tale ending to his final Giro d’Italia was derailed by the Italian champion Filippo Zana (Team Jayco-AlUla) in a thrilling two-way sprint at the end of the first of two massive days in the Dolomites. French veteran Pinot (Groupama-FDJ) crested four climbs in pole position to move back into the blue jersey – but his missed out on that elusive win by a whisker after Zana outlasted him on the home straight in Stage 18.

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Jonas Vingegaard 'probably the most disappointed guy going into a yellow jersey in history' - Robbie McEwen

Tadej Pogacar strikes back on Stage 6 as Jonas Vingegaard sneaks into yellow at Tour de France

Jumbo-Visma tried to 'kill' the Tour de France and failed – Jonathan Vaughters on stunning Tadej Pogacar win

Hindley takes Tour de France lead with stage five win; Pogacar suffers in Pyrenees

Tour de France 2023 – Jai Hindley soars into yellow with Stage 5 win as Jonas Vingegaard cracks Tadej Pogacar

Birthday boy Thomas resists Roglic assault to stay in Giro pink

Geraint Thomas or Primoz Roglic - Who will win and where will Giro d'Italia 2023 be decided?

Giro d'Italia 2023: Filippo Zana outduels Thibaut Pinot in thrilling finish on Stage 18, Geraint Thomas stays in pink