2025 Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 4 Results & Recap
Stage 4 of the 2025 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
Evenepoel Dominates Time Trial to Take Stage Win and Overall Lead at Critérium du Dauphiné
Remco Evenepoel stormed to victory in Stage 4 of the 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné on Tuesday, seizing control of the general classification with a commanding ride in the individual time trial. The 17.4-kilometer course from Charmes-sur-Rhône to Saint-Péray saw the Belgian rider from Soudal–Quick-Step clock a time of 20 minutes and 50 seconds, asserting himself as the man to beat.
Evenepoel’s performance was particularly impressive on the mid-stage climb, where he gained significant time and maintained his lead through the flatter final kilometers. His effort was 20 seconds faster than Jonas Vingegaard of Visma–Lease a Bike, who took second place and moved into a strong GC position himself. American Matteo Jorgenson also impressed with a top-three finish, while Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates settled for fourth, 48 seconds behind Evenepoel.
The stage caused a major shake-up in the overall standings. Iván Romeo, who had worn the leader’s jersey after a breakaway win on Stage 3, lost considerable time in the time trial and fell out of GC contention. Evenepoel now leads the race, with Vingegaard and Pogačar positioned as his closest challengers heading into the mountainous second half of the week.
The result marks a key milestone in Evenepoel’s Tour de France buildup, as he displayed not only his time trial prowess but also his readiness to challenge for Grand Tour leadership. Vingegaard’s strong showing suggests he is regaining form after a recent injury layoff, while Pogačar remains within striking distance.
Stage 5 on Wednesday will cover 183 kilometers from Saint-Priest to Mâcon and is expected to favor breakaway specialists and puncheurs. With the high mountains still to come, the GC battle is far from over.
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