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Philipsen reignites green jersey battle
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Philipsen reignites green jersey battle

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Jasper Philipsen significantly closed the gap in the green jersey race by winning the Voiron stage, now trailing Mads Pedersen by only 7 points.
  • Pedersen, who had aimed to secure the jersey, gained points in an intermediate sprint but ultimately finished eighth after his breakaway group was caught.
  • Both riders expressed their determination to continue the competition for the points classification until the final stage in Paris.

Jasper Philipsen has reignited the battle for the green jersey, dramatically narrowing the points gap to Mads Pedersen after a decisive victory in the Voiron stage. Pedersen had entered the day hoping to solidify his lead in the points classification, but Philipsen's win has left him just 7 points behind, setting the stage for a tense competition all the way to Paris.

It has been a bad day, a stage that cost us points. I am extremely disappointed. I may have impressed, but that is useless if you don't win. It has been a bad day, a big loss of points.

— Mads PedersenExpressing frustration after losing ground in the green jersey race.

Pedersen had strategically positioned himself in the day's breakaway, securing a crucial advantage at the intermediate sprint. However, his efforts were ultimately undone when his group was absorbed by a larger chasing pack, which included a resurgent Philipsen. The Belgian rider, previously showing inconsistent form, delivered a powerful sprint, expertly launched by teammate Mathieu van der Poel, to claim the stage win and a significant haul of 50 points.

Pedersen expressed deep disappointment, acknowledging the lost opportunity and the points deficit. "It has been a bad day, a stage that cost us points. I am extremely disappointed," he stated, admitting that while he may have impressed, it was the victory that mattered. He remains resolute, however, vowing that the fight for the green jersey will continue until the final stage on the Champs-Élysées.

It's going to be tough. The intermediate sprints that remain are all difficult, located after tough climbs, and Mads climbs better than I do.

— Jasper PhilipsenAssessing the challenge of winning the green jersey against Mads Pedersen.

In contrast, Philipsen conveyed relief and renewed confidence. Despite moments of doubt about his form, he credited his team's continued belief in him. "It's going to be tough. The remaining intermediate sprints are all difficult, located after tough climbs, and Mads climbs better than I do," said the Alpecin rider, who won the green jersey in 2023. Nevertheless, he pledged to keep fighting, believing that anything is possible as the race heads toward its conclusion.

I have regained confidence and now everything is possible.

— Jasper PhilipsenExpressing optimism about his chances in the ongoing green jersey competition.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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