Tadej Pogačar and his UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammates demonstrated significant prowess during stage 4 of the UAE Tour, utilizing crosswinds to create challenging racing conditions for competitors. The team's coordinated efforts led to decisive splits in the peloton, forcing notable riders like Lennert Van Eetvelt and Pello Bilbao to chase. Pogačar emphasized the importance of maintaining front position for safety, and while he enjoyed dominating the race, he stressed the need for concentration and teamwork to navigate the demanding conditions effectively.
Staying safe now and not losing time," Pogačar said bluntly as the reason for his moves in the wind and random attack 130km from the finish.
I mean, if you're in the front, you're having fun, and if you're in the second group you're definitely not having fun.
It's on these kinds of days where you need to stay concentrated. You need to have a good team around you and good legs.
Such was his dominance that, during the first series of splits, only one rider within five minutes of Pogačar's GC lead managed to make it into the first group.
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