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Mutual Respect CdD25-48
After the finale of the Criterium du Dauphine both Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) and Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) shook hands. It was clear that they truly respect each other and each other's abilities on the bike. Today they were seen (and painted) having an extended conversation on the way up the final climb. Later Vingegaard attacked and was covered by Pogacar. As they neared the line, Vingegaard went for the sprint and surprisingly Pogacar let him go. Clearly the Slovenian's lead was much greater than a mere four second time bonus could reverse, but it still was out of character for the man in the Maillot Jaune who just loves bike racing.
In the end each can take away some positive from this Dauphine, but it is Pogacar takes away the overall victory in yet another race. At this point in his career, he has won 98 races. He did say he wanted to save winning his 100th for the Tour de France.