Mathieu van der Poel wins Stage 5 of the Tirreno-Adriatico

Mathieu van der Poel wins Stage 5 of the Tirreno-AdriaticoTadej Pogačar increases his lead in the GC

Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Fenix) has won the fifth stage of the 56th edition of the Race of the Two Seas, Castellalto – Castelfidardo (205km), ahead of Tadej Pogačar (UAE-Team Emirates) and Wout van Aert (Team Jumbo-Visma). Tadej Pogačar increases his lead in the General Classification and wears the Maglia Azzurra.

STAGE RESULT

1 – Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Fenix), 205km in 4h48’17”, average speed 42.666kph

2 – Tadej Pogačar (UAE-Team Emirates) at 10”

3 – Wout van Aert (Team Jumbo-Visma) at 49”

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION

1 – Tadej Pogačar (UAE-Team Emirates)

2 – Wout van Aert (Team Jumbo-Visma) at 1’15”

3 – Mikel Landa (Bahrain – Victorious) at 3’00”

JERSEYS

Maglia Azzurra (blue), General Classification Leader, sponsored by Sara Assicurazioni – Tadej Pogačar (UAE-Team Emirates)

Maglia Ciclamino (cyclamen), General Individual Classification by Points Leader, sponsored by Segafredo Zanetti – Wout van Aert (Team Jumbo-Visma)

Maglia Verde (green), King of the Mountains Classification Leader, sponsored by Enel – Tadej Pogačar (UAE-Team Emirates)

Maglia Bianca (white), Young Rider General Classification Leader, sponsored by Sportful – Tadej Pogačar (UAE-Team Emirates)

Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the stage winner Mathieu van der Poel, said: “I was riding completely on empty in the last few kilometres. I was told that Pogačar was coming close but I wasn’t even able to listen. I just wanted to reach the finish as fast as I could. I’m happy with the win. I attacked from far away because I was cold and I felt good until 20km to go.”

The Maglia Azzurra Tadej Pogačar, said: “When I saw Wout van Aert suffering I went to try and get more time on GC but I never thought I would be anywhere close to catching Van der Poel. I’m super happy with the advantage I have over Van Aert now before the time trial.”

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