On the first real chance to make a difference, Tadej Pogačar signed the first feat of Gobik in the Tour, opening a gap on rivals who will have a lot of rowing to do in the mountains to minimize the damage.
The time trial, its execution, the way of setting the times... everything in Pogačar is reminiscent of great champions.
Results 5th stage
1. Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) 32'00".
2. Stefan Kung (Groupama-FDJ) +19 "
3. Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) +27 "
Overall classification
1. Mathieu Van der Poel (Alpecin-Fenix) 16h51'41 "
2. Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) +8 "
3. Wout Van Aert (Jumbo-Visma) +30 "
ImagesBettini Photo (UAE Team Emirates)