Tadej Pogačar's and Remco Evenepoel's attacks on Jonas Vingegaard during stage 17 of the Tour de Francenot only gained them seconds but also delivered a psychological blow, showcasing their strength and strategy ahead of crucial Alpine stages.
Pogačar mentioned that his attack was to gain a few seconds on Vingegaard, conveying his satisfaction with this tactic that impacted the race dynamics.
The race saw Pogačar and Evenepoel strategically attack Vingegaard on climbs, showcasing calculated moves and team dynamics in gaining significant time differences and psychological advantages.
Pogačar now leads Vingegaard by over three minutes, with Evenepoel trailing a little over five minutes overall, setting the stage for an intense battle in the upcoming Alpine stages.
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