During stage 4 of the Tour de France, Tim Wellens, a domestique for Tadej Pogačar, unexpectedly claimed the polka dot jersey by darting off the front of the peloton. Wellens explained that the team's primary goal is to secure the yellow jersey in Paris, making the polka dot jersey less significant. Pogačar also valued the yellow jersey more and seemed to welcome the chance to give it up after stage 5. The dynamics within the team highlighted their singular focus on the overall victory, rather than competing for individual accolades.
Tim Wellens unexpectedly claimed the polka dot jersey during stage 4 of the Tour de France, prioritizing Tadej Pogačar's overall goal of winning yellow in Paris.
Wellens mentioned that their only focus is on the yellow jersey, and while the polka dot jersey is nice, it's not Pogačar's true goal.
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