2023 Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 4 Results & Recap
Stage 4 of the 2023 Critérium du Dauphiné is in the books. The final results and standings are below, followed by our recap of how the race unfolded.
Race Recap
Mikkel Bjerg wins stage 4
Mikkel Bjerg took victory on stage 4 of the Dauphine, winning the 31km time trial and going into the lead of the race. Bjerg won ahead of Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma), who was the fastest at the first intermediate point, 20’’ ahead of Bjerg. But faded to finish second, 12’’ behind Bjerg.
"I worked hard for this first professional victory. It’s a relief to finally win. I felt like I had so many chances to do it and I didn’t live up to my own expectations. This morning, I still doubted myself, I thought the course was too hard but every one was reassuring me. I wanted to go hard on the first climb but not above my limit. I did the descent as good as I could without taking too many risks. Then I just powered home. I texted my coach yesterday, saying that I wanted to go for the jersey and the stage. I had nothing to lose, I gave everything and I’m so happy I did it. I will ask my mechanicians to make everything yellow on my bike! But I’m here to work for Adam Yates and that’s what I’m going to focus on. We have big ambitions for the week-end. And I’m sure Tadej [Pogacar] is watching. He can see I’m ready to help him in the Tour!"
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