Pogačar kept the same advantage after the 6th stage, it went to Grunevegen

The sixth stage of 163,5 kilometers from Macon to Dijon was completed by the Dutchman in 3:31,55 hours, while the second-placed Eritrean Biniam Girmej had the same time.

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Grunevegen entered Dijon first with a great sprint, Photo: REUTERS
Grunevegen entered Dijon first with a great sprint, Photo: REUTERS
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In an already familiar scenario, the first favorite of the biggest cycling race, the Slovenian Tadej Pogačar, surrounded by members of his UAE Emirates team, in the sixth stage of the Tour d'France crossed the finish line in a large group and in the time of the winner.

Mark Cavendish, who won the 35th stage of the Tour with a great sprint yesterday, which is a record for one victory more than the Belgian Eddie Merks, today the 39-year-old Briton was succeeded in the stage victory by the Dutchman Dylan Grunevegen.

The cyclist of the "Jayco AlUla" team covered the distance of 163,5 kilometers from Macon to Dijon in 3:31,55 hours, while the second-placed Eritrean Biniam Girmej had the same time.

Pogačar was 34, but kept a 45-second advantage in the general standings.

Overall order: 1. Tadej Pogačar (Slovenia, UAE Team Emirates) - 26.47.19 hours, 2. Remko Evenepul (Belgium, Soudal Quick-Step) + 0,45 seconds, 3. Jonas Vingegard (Denmark, Visma | Lease a Bike) + 0,50 , 4. Juan Ajuso (Spain, UAE Team Emirates) + 1.10 minutes, 5. Primož Roglič (Slovenia, Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe) + 1,14 minutes.

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