It was one of the first highlights of the Tour de France 2022. A long-awaited and now much-loved meeting at Grande Boucle. And he plated Thaddeus Pogakar, the game-winner in the bottom of the 7the the round ended at the Super Planche des Belles Filles, the first summit finish of this edition. The Slovenian overtook Denmark’s Jonas Wingegaard at the line, winning by one breath.
The two-time winner of the Tour and the yellow jersey had a quiet day from the day before and made his team work until a final killer attack on the final climb to confirm his golden jersey. And sign the 8th round victory on the tour.
Fact of the day
This Friday is split. It’s normal, punchers in this 7 had a good chance to win the roundse stage Eleven men finally managed to break free after 53.5 kilometers at the cost of a huge standoff with the peloton. The Bora formation, well represented at the front by Maximilian Schachmann and Lennard Kamna, initially decided to tighten the race in the middle of the stage to regain time on the peloton led by Tadej Pogacar’s teammates. At the end of the stage, with a lead of less than three minutes, Schachmann executed Kamna perfectly and climbed the Super Planche des Belles Filles.
Kämna chooses 150 meters from the line
How cruel for a German rider who is going to have a great stage. The Chiefs will take time to get going, but will ultimately deprive Leonard Kamna of incredible success. Caught 150 meters from the line, the German finished only fourth in this 7th stage at the finish line… Pogakar meanwhile showed that he is not invincible. Attacked by Jonas Wingegaard (Jumbo-Wisma) on the final ramps of the Super Planche des Belles Filles, the Slovenian initially fell behind before making a sensational comeback to beat Wingegaard at the finish line.
On the French side, Gaudou (FDJ) had a good round but couldn’t keep up the pace in the final. He took the 6th place, 19 seconds behind Pogakar. Romain Barde (DSM) will surprise him. This time we are almost certain that the French are playing general. He finished 8th, just 21 seconds behind Pogakar.
It should be noted that the magnificent performance of Roglich (Jumbo-Wisma), who took the 3rd place on the stage. Meanwhile, Vlasov (Bora) will have a sprained leg and will not recover from the previous day’s fall.
Number of the day: 150
This is the number of meters Leonard Kamna will miss today by raising his arms. The German, present at the morning migration, was violently dragged back in the final hectometres of the Super Planche des Belles filles. Attacks by Jonas Wingegaard (Jambo-Wisma) and Thaddeus Pogacar (UAE) would destroy the hopes of the Bora rider, who finally died on the line in fourth place.
Tweet of the day
The finish at the Super Planche des Belles Filles really hurt the riders. Passes with an average slope of more than 20% and the heat will damage the runners’ bodies. The proof is at the finish line, Thaddeus Pogacar doesn’t even have the strength to celebrate his victory with dignity, while Jonas Wingegaard, a dismal second today, collapses shortly after the finish. Impressive.
statement of the day
Tadei Pogakar, winner of the day and yellow jersey. “It was a great round to win here. I’m so glad I did. The whole team worked very well for me today. Jonas was very strong. I gave my all so I could give back. I wanted to have this stage at any cost. It was a really special day for me. I’ve been thinking about winning this stage for a long time, I wanted to win here even before I had the yellow jersey. »
picture of the day
The spectacular slope of the Super Planche des Belles Filles final today (400 meters from the finish line). In the dust caused by the lack of concrete in the last kilometer, the runners had great difficulty crossing these difficult sections. All the same, the first arrivals are already decreasing, and the late arrivals are still increasing…
Classification of the 7th stage.
1. Thaddeus Pogakar (SLO / UAE Team Emirates), 3h 58′ 40”
2. Jonas Vingegaard (DEN / Jumbo-Visma), mt
3. Primoz Roglich (SLO / Jumbo-Visma), at 00:12
4. Lenard Kamna (GER / Bora – Hansgrohe), time 00:14
5. Geraint Thomas (GBR / Ineos Grenadiers), mt
6. David Gaudu (FRA / Groupama FDJ), time 00:19
7. Enric Mas (ESP / Movistar Team), time 00:21
8. Romain Bardet (FRA / Team DSM), mt
9. Adam Yates (GBR / Ineos Grenadiers), time 00’29”
10. Sepp Kuss (USA / Jumbo-Visma), at 00”41”.
General classification after the 7th round.
1. Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia/UAE Team Emirates) 24’43’14”
2. Jonas Wingegaard (Denmark/Jambo-Wisma) 35”.
3. Geraint Thomas (Great Britain / Ineos-Grenadiers) 1”10”
4. Adam Yates (Great Britain / Ineos-Grenadiers) 1’18”
5. David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ) 1’31”
6. Romain Barde (DSM) 1’32”
7. Thomas Pidcock (Great Britain / Ineos-Grenadiers) 1’35”
8. Neilson Powless (USA/EF Education EasyPost) at 1’37”
9. Enrique Mas (Spain / Movistar) 1’43”
10. Daniel Martinez (Colombia / Ineos-Grenadiers) 1’55”
Source: Le Figaro
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