Vingegaard sawed midway: « Snake bite to the Dane »

The sun baked over the Alps as the Peloton on the seventh stage in Dauphiné spread in the mountains, but the shade from one rider became larger than most.

Tadej Pogacar broke the chains to the competitors with a strength that echoed throughout the field. Here the expression of diamonds in the legs was very appropriate.

When the steep final showed teeth, Pogacar turned on with an attack so hard that Vingegaard had to see his ambition blown into pieces.

After two days of dominance, Pogacar has left a marked impression on the nervous start of the race, and his form continues to curves upwards towards the summer’s big goals.

Sunday’s triumph was not only an expression of raw strength, but also a demonstration of his ability to time an attack to perfection.

« He chopped such a potent snake bite in the Dane that Vingegaard had to accept his beaten fate, » BT wrote with a mixture of admiration and powerlessness.

The mood has taken a sudden dive

The mood of Danish Tour fans has taken a sudden dive.

If Pogacar repeats such maneuvers in France, the future will look out for Tour victory for Vingegaard. Not even an electric bike can offset the difference right now.

The question arises: Could more competition in the preparations have sharpened the Dane?

With only three races in ten months behind him, he had plenty of time to cope with training, but against a relentless favorite it did not always turn out to be enough.

A glance towards the last stage at Val Cenis says that more of the same stroke is waiting ahead.

While some are hoping for a revenge or rider who surprises, reality must be recognized: At the present level there is no bid for Pogacar’s undisputed superior form.

All respect to Vingegaard, but at this moment the Slovenian superstar is alone on the throne.