In stage 5 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, Remco Evenepoel from Soudal-QuickStep leads the General Classification by just four seconds over Florian Lipowitz. Mathieu van der Poel from Alpecin-Deceuninck closely follows, being only 14 seconds behind the leader. Today's stage poses unpredictability with its flat start and end, paired with challenging climbs in the latter half of the route that could spark attacks or allow breakaways. The riders embark on a long 183km stage after a lengthy 12.2km neutral start, which provides a spirited lead-in to the competitive terrain ahead.
Remco Evenepoel leads the General Classification by a mere four seconds, while Mathieu van der Poel eyes the yellow jersey from just 14 seconds behind.
Today features a challenging stage with flat sections and four categorised climbs, setting the stage for potential late attacks or breakaway wins.
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