Groenewegen Sprints to Tour de France Stage Six Victory

Dutch cyclist Dylan Groenewegen delivered a thrilling sprint finish to claim Stage 6 of the Tour de France on Thursday, edging out Belgian rival Jasper Philipsen in a nail-biting dash through Burgundy’s vineyards. The 31-year-old Jayco AlUla rider roared with triumph after securing his sixth career Tour stage win, with Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay rounding out the podium.

Pogacar’s Mid-Stage Scare

Slovenian star Tadej Pogacar retained the yellow jersey but faced a tense moment when defending champion Jonas Vingegaard’s team launched a fierce acceleration, splitting the peloton. Pogacar, racing solo temporarily, stayed ahead while his UAE Emirates teammates scrambled to rejoin him after being caught behind. Teamwork ultimately saved the day, keeping the two-time champion in the lead.

Cavendish’s Quiet Day

Mark Cavendish, fresh off his historic 35th stage win, stayed out of the sprint spotlight. The British legend was also reprimanded for drafting behind his team car after a mechanical issue—a reminder that even legends face bumps on the road.

Stage 7 now looms as riders prepare for more twists in this high-drama race. Stay tuned!

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Groenewegen wins Tour stage six, Pogacar retains yellow jersey

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