Israel Start-Up Nation is competing on its first Tour de France and has been competitive in looking for a result in all 4 levels so far. At level 4, Krists Neilands and Nils Politt made the getaway, but the move never allowed any of the riders to fight for the level win. Neilands, the last man-man status still surpassed in the platoon, drove through Deceuninck-Quickstep and Jumbo-Visma at the base of the last climb to Orciéres-Merlette.
Neilands said he was disappointed, but his team celebrated his first level after the Latvian won the combativeness award.
“I went on the getaway without delay — 0 kilometers, ” said Neilands. “We planned this because we thought it was an opportunity to borrow a victory on the run. It looked wonderful when Nils Polit joined me too, and the plan was to help me get the most up-to-date attack to the end. “
Unfortunately for the team, the presence of Alexis Vuillermoz (AG2R La Mondiale) – a lower risk to race leader Julian Alaphilippe (Deceuninck-Quickstep) at 3:53 of the general classification – than the room for manoeuvre that the Belgian team would give the getaway. .
“The challenge was that we had a runner in the most sensitive race in the overall standings, so the platoon didn’t allow us to open a big gap,” Neilands said. “I was very disappointed with the stage until the last moment. climbing I thought, ‘I didn’t come here to play. I’ll attack even if I’m lost. I didn’t spend my strength all day, to surrender. ‘
“Then I attacked and gave it my all. The podium of the competitive driving force I finished the day with – it’s glorious for the team, and for hours the global saw “Israel” on screens – it’s a wonderful thing but I’ll not settle for it. I’m determined to win this race. “
After Trek-Segafredo led the team standings from the first stage, on Tuesday it was EF Pro Cycling’s turn to take the honors of dressing up in the yellow helmets of the tour de France’s most productive team.
Rigoberto Uron led the team as the only runner to finish behind lead organization-level winner Primoz Roglic (Jumbo-Visma) in 15th position, while teammates Daniel Martinez and Sergio Higuita lost 28 seconds in the rapid push to the most sensitive of the climb.
“The effects of the final climbing were caused by a mixture of what climbing was like in terms of slope, but also the speed set through Jumbo-Visma was very high, so it did not favor our climbers,” said SAID Pro Cycling director Charly Wegelius. “Rigo showed his delight and performed very well in the finish line and the rest of the team mobilized to put those boys in the top category. Taking the overall team rating was a wonderful compliment to a smart day’s work. the next steps and the guys become more and more wonderful every day. “
Miguel Ángel López (Astana) finished strongly at Orcières-Merlette in sixth place, but the Colombian climber expected more. Just before Roglic presented his winning attack, López can be seen stepping out of the saddle to push on the right before The road turned and stuck to the barriers.
“Today I felt pretty smart and my legs were working perfectly. I like this kind of climbing because it suits me pretty well. The team did a very clever task for me all day and in the final, I was among the greats. Unfortunately, I boxed twice in the last two kilometers, but with my sixth position today I can be satisfied,” Lopez said.
“It was only the first genuine control in the mountains, and I am satisfied that my form is developing and my condition improves day by day. It’s the first week of racing and total combat is yet to come, so get on with the race day after day. “
Frenchman Guillaume Martin is the competitor of the Tour de France and showed his promise with a dazzling attack on the last level four climb towards Orciéres-Merlette. The Cofidis driver did not fully resist Roglic’s strength, but achieved a third position forged at the Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) level.
“Guillaume has been performing very well for several days and is looking ahead to go on the attack,” said Cofidis coach Cedric Vasseur. “We had to be patient, especially since this Tour de France is a removal race. today to reassure us and William had the legs to do it. We’ve noticed it among the most productive pilots in the world. If we take a look at its evolution in recent weeks, we can only be positive about the next stages of the competition. “
Martin’s movement hasn’t worked, but getting into the race encouraged him.
“It didn’t go far but I would have regretted not attacking in the 500 meters,” Martin said. “I had to check the maximum because my emotions were so far past. After the blockage, I had a real turning point, I proved it. “I’m sorry at the Critérium du Dauphiné and I still feel it here. Being at the highest sensitivity of the first mountain level of the Tour de France is very encouraging for the rest of the race. “
Martin is now fifth overall, thirteen seconds the yellow jersey, Julian Alaphilippe.
France published the highest number per month of cases shown of COVID-19 at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and reported 3082 new cases on Monday, even when schools reopened across the country. , absent from the last climb.
This is a trend that the ASO and the business organization of velon organizations want to continue so that the race can continue until the arrival in Paris on 20 September.
Both teams have posted videos with runners asking enthusiasts to stay away from runners and wear masks, as has become mandatory in the country, to keep the virus at bay.
We are so pleased that the TDF2020 has started, but to keep running, we want your help. If you are competing, stay away and wear your mask to give us the most productive chance of getting to Paris ??. Thank you for RT and thank you in advance to all groups and runners!September ? ♂️ pic. twitter. com/iLIezrj6AG1, 2020
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