Dane Mikkel Bjerg won the Critérium du Dauphiné time trial on Wednesday June 7 and took the leader’s yellow jersey.
After the double victory of Christophe Laporte and that of Julian Alaphilippe, the Clermont Ferrand TGV, Rémi Cavagna (Soudal Quick Step), could have won during the 31 kilometer time trial between Cours and Belmont-de-la-Loire. The former French champion in the discipline was at the top of the standings for a very long time, but had to bow to the Dane Mikkel Bjerg, triple world champion in the time trial among the hopefuls, who largely dominated the time trial. The UAE Emirates rider does double duty and takes the leader’s yellow jersey for this Critérium du Dauphiné. Leader so far, Christophe Laporte concedes 1’50.
Among the favorites of this Criterium, Jonas Vingegaard is the best of the day even if the Dane still concedes 12 seconds to Mikkel Bjerg, the winner of the day. Ben O’Connor is not far 41 seconds behind the Dane, Adam Yates finishes 56 seconds, former Giro winner Jai Hindley is 1’08 behind as riders like David Gaudu, Egan Bernal and Enric Mas lose big with 2’22, behind for the first, 2’37 for the second and finally 2’40 for the last.
Here is the classification of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023
What is the route of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023?
It’s a real preparation for the Tour de France which will pass through the five mountain ranges in 2023. The Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 will connect the Auvergne region to the Alps. The runners will cross 10 departments and will have to pedal 27 climbs for 21,505m of elevation gain.
What are the Criterium du Dauphiné 2023 dates?
The Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 unveiled on Thursday February 16 will take place from Sunday June 4 to Sunday June 11.
On which TV channel is the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 broadcast?
France Télévisions and Eurosport have television rights and will broadcast the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023 to follow from June 4 to June 11.
What are the stages of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2023?
The stages will this year be animated by duels of climbers. The fight promises to be fierce, a foretaste before the Tour de France in July.
- Sunday June 4 : Chambon-sur-lac – Chambon-sur-lac, 157.7km
- Monday, June 5 : Brassac-les-Mines – La Chaise-Dieu, 167.3 km
- Tuesday, June 6 : Monistrol-sur-Loire – The Hillside, 191.3km
- Wednesday, June 7 : Course – Belmont-de-la-Loire, 31.1 km
- Thursday June 8 : Cormoranche-Sur-Saône – Salins-les-Bains, 191.1 km
- Friday, June 9 : Nantua – Crest-Voland, 168.2 km
- Saturday June 10 : Porte-de-Savoie – Col de la Croix de Fer, 147.7 km
- Sunday June 11 : The Pont-de-Claix – The Bastille, 152.8 km