Mathieu van der Poel showcased remarkable resilience in the Critérium du Dauphiné, finishing the race with five top-10 finishes despite only a short recovery from a wrist fracture. His recent performance includes two podiums and a fierce battle for the green jersey, where he tied on points with the overall champion. Although disappointed not to win, Van der Poel expressed satisfaction with his preparations for the upcoming Tour de France, where he aims to support teammate Jasper Philipsen and pursue his own glory.
I'm actually very happy with the week. Of course, it would've been nice to win a stage and the green jersey, but I think overall I can be very happy with how I've passed the week.
It was a very hard week, and it was exactly what I needed for the Tour, so I'm satisfied.
Let's hope so, but of course, the Tour is something else. It will be a chaotic first week, so hopefully we can manage to win a stage.
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