The Slovenian explained that the tactic of the day was not to look for a difference but to win the stage that got away from him in the last challenge once morest Vingegaard, who is now further ahead.
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July 13, 2024 (19:59 CET)
Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) managed to increase his lead over Vingegaard (Visma Lease a Bike)
Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) He said that his goal in the fourteenth stage of the Tour was to win the stage but he was pleased to have achieved a good gap over his rivals in the general classification, in which he reinforced his lead. “The team’s tactic was to win the stage in the final sprint, but we managed to increase the lead and I’m very satisfied with that.”said the UAE cyclist.
“I was feeling really good and that’s why we changed the team’s plans. Almeida mightn’t push much more so I spoke to Adam (Yates) who asked me if I might go for the win and I gave him permission.”he pointed.
“We had to run in a different waybecause now we no longer have Juan (Ayuso, who retired this Friday with covid) and we have to use other tactics”he added.
“I wanted to leave the stage to Adam, but my instinct told me that I might get an advantage. That gave me great motivation. When I was with Adam I saw that we might make a difference. It’s a victory for the whole team and especially for Adam.”said.
Pogacar said that the advantage of almost 2 minutes that he has over Vingegaard in the general classification “It is important” but he did not consider the Tour closed: “In a race like this you never know, The Tour is very long and many things can happen“If I have the same feelings as today and the team continues to be this strong, I think we can win.”.
