In a surprising turn during Stage 1 of the Critérium du Dauphiné, Remco Evenepoel and other elite cyclists thrived amid expectations of a traditional sprint finish. After the final climb, Jonas Vingegaard initiated a pivotal attack, joined by Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel. Evenepoel managed to bridge the gap, and along with Buitrago, they held off the sprinters. Despite finishing fourth, Evenepoel's strong performance not only illustrated his competitive spirit but also positioned him as a key contender in upcoming stages, earning him the best young rider's jersey.
"All good, a bit of a surprise to have raced the final for the stage win, but that's where modern cycling goes. You never know what to expect in a final like this."
"In the end, it was a nice bit of racing, I think we just got it with Buitrago and Mathieu [van der Poel] going early in the sprint."
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