Five things we learned from the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019
Jakob Fuglsang is in the form of his life, can he go on to perform at the Tour?
Critérium du Dauphiné
Where: France
When: June 9-16 2019
Rank: UCI WorldTour
Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA
Critérium du Dauphiné 2019 general classification after stage four
1. Adam Yates (GBr) Mitchelton-Scott, in 12-27-26
2. Dylan Teuns (Bel) Bahrain-Merida, at 4 seconds
3. Tejay van Garderen (USA) EF Education First, at 6s
4. Jakob Fuglsang (Den) Astana, at 7s
5. Steven Kruijswijk (Ned) Jumbo-Visma, at 24s
6. Thibaut Pinot (Fra) Groupama-FDJ, at 25s
7. Emanuel Buchmann (Ger) Bora-Hansgrohe, at 26s
8. Alexey Lutsenko (Kaz) Astana, at 30s
9. Wout van Aert (Bel) Jumbo-Visma, at same time
10. Nairo Quintana (Col) Movistar, at 40s .
The Critérium du Dauphiné marks the traditional run-in to the Tour de France, and so all eyes are on how the top contenders ride.
Geraint Thomas (Team Sky) won the general classification in 2018, becoming the fifth British rider to win the overall.
Thomas then went on to win the French Grand Tour – once again reinforcing the importance of this warm-up race.
Critérium du Dauphiné 2019 stages
The full route for the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019 has been announced, here’s the skinny on the stages:
| Stage one, Sun June 9 | Aurillac to Jussac | 142km |
| Stage two, Mon June 10 | Mauriac to Craponne-sur-Arzon | 180km |
| Stage three, Tue June 11 | Le Puy-en-Velay to Riom | 172km |
| Stage four, Wed June 12 | Roanne to Roanne | 26.1km (TT) |
| Stage five, Thu June 13 | Boën-sur-Lignon to Voiron | 201km |
| Stage six, Fri June 14 | Saint-Vulbas – Plaine de l’Ain t0 Saint-Michel-de-Maurienne | 228km |
| Stage seven, Sat June 15 | Saint-Genix-les-Villages to Les Sept Laux-Pipay | 133km |
| Stage eight, Sun June 16 | Cluses to Champéry (Switzerland) | 113.5km |
About the Critérium du Dauphiné
Lasting for eight days, the Critérium du Dauphiné is a sort of compressed version of the Tour, with a variation of Alpine mountains, time-trials, flat and hilly stages held across France’s terrain that resembles what awaits the riders come July.
This race has in the past been a key focus for Team Sky: not only have the team won six of the past nine editions (twice through Bradley Wiggins in 2011 and 2012 and three times through Chris Froome in 2013, 2015 and 2016 and via Geraint Thomas in 2018), they also tend to dominate the race with imposing performances across the whole team, with their supporting riders often outperforming other teams’ leaders.
Key info: Critérium du Dauphiné live TV guide | Start list | Seven things to look out for
Critérium du Dauphiné: Recent winners
2018 Geraint Thomas (GBr) Team Sky
2017 Jakob Fuglsang (Den) Astana
2016 Chris Froome (GBr) Team Sky
2015 Chris Froome (GBr) Team Sky
2014 Andrew Talansky (USA) Garmin-Sharp
2013 Chris Froome (GBr) Team Sky
2012 Bradley Wiggins (GBr) Team Sky
2011 Bradley Wiggins (GBr) Team Sky
2010 Janez Brajkovic (Slo) RadioShack
2009 Alejandro Valverde (Esp) Caisse d’Epargne
2008 Alejandro Valverde (Esp) Caisse d’Epargne
2007 Christophe Moreau (Fra) Ag2r Prevoyance
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Dylan Van Baarle takes final stage as Jakob Fuglsang wins the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019
Fuglsang finished 20 seconds ahead of Tejay van Garderen
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Adam Yates abandons the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019
The Brit climbed off with less than 50km remaining of the final stage
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Critérium du Dauphiné 2019 live TV guide
Eurosport will have live coverage of the 2019 Critérium du Dauphiné, beginning on June 9
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Chris Froome's first words since crash: 'This is obviously a tough time but I want to say a huge thank you to everyone for their support'
Froome said "the outpouring of support has been really humbling and something I would never have expected"
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Wout Poels takes stage seven victory amid horrendous conditions at the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019
Jakob Fuglsang takes yellow after finishing second on the stage
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André Greipel quits Critérium du Dauphiné with stomach virus, which could put his Tour de France at risk
The German sprinter did not take the start line on stage seven
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Chris Froome lost four pints of blood in Critérium du Dauphiné crash, as surgeon reveals further details
The four-time Tour de France winner has also suffered a fracture to his neck, as further details of his injuries emerge
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Tom Dumoulin quits Critérium du Dauphiné to avoid further aggravating knee injury ahead of the Tour de France
The Dutchman will instead complete some final altitude training before the Grand Départ from Brussels on July 6
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Five talking points from stage six of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019
Julian Alaphilippe is victorious once again
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Julian Alaphilippe takes victory from day long break in Critérium du Dauphiné stage six
Yates finished in the bunch to maintain his overall lead
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Chris Froome already looking to rehab after successful surgery, Team Ineos confirm
Chris Froome is already discussing rehabilitation options after a successful six-hour surgery, his team have confirmed.
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Wout van Aert doubles-up with phenomenal sprint victory on Critérium du Dauphiné stage five
The Belgian took his second win of the Dauphiné in a chaotic sprint finish
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‘He’ll be back from this’: Pro peloton shows support for Chris Froome after horrific crash
The sense of unity in the professional peloton is never more evident than when a rider suffers an awful crash on the bike.
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Chris Froome in intensive care after undergoing surgery following Critérium du Dauphiné crash
Chris Froome is intensive care after undergoing surgery for multiple fractures suffered in a high-speed crash.
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Twitter reacts as Chris Froome due to miss Tour de France 2019
The news that Chris Froome will not start the 2019 Tour de France has caused huge shockwaves in the cycling world.
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Wout van Aert dominates to take first WorldTour victory as Adam Yates steals race lead in Critérium du Dauphiné 2019 time trial
Wout van Aert took his first victory at the highest level in the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019 stage four time trial, as Adam Yates moves into the yellow jersey after an outstanding solo effort.
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Chris Froome pulls out of Critérium du Dauphiné 2019 after crash
Chris Froome will not start stage four of the Critérium du Dauphiné after a crash during a course recon.
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Jumbo-Visma bike stolen from team car at Critérium du Dauphiné 2019
Jumbo-Visma has been targeted by a thief at the Critérium du Dauphiné who stole a bike from the roof of a team car.
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Five talking points from stage three of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019
From Sam Bennett's consistency to Wout van Aert's sprinting breakthrough - don't miss these moments
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Sam Bennett a class above in sprint victory on Critérium du Dauphiné 2019 stage three
The Irishman was unrivalled in the bunch finish on stage three of the French race
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Tom Dumoulin: ‘It wasn’t the plan to go in the break but I found myself on the front’
Tom Dumoulin said his day in the breakaway at the Critérium du Dauphiné was unplanned, after he found himself in front of a split on the first climb.
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Chris Froome ‘looking really strong’ after tough conditions at Critérium du Dauphiné 2019
Chris Froome “looked really strong” during a challenging day at the Critérium du Dauphiné.
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Five talking points from stage two of the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019
The yellow jersey changes hands and the GC battle kicks off early - all the hot topics
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Dylan Teuns wins stage two and takes yellow jersey in the Critérium du Dauphiné 2019
There was GC action behind as Teuns was part of a breakaway that went away late to win the stage
