EF Education First Pro Cycling (France) - Press Release: When it became clear race leader Primož Roglič (TJV) wouldn’t start the final stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné, teams knew the race would explode. Anything could happen, and fortune would favor the bold. Dani Martínez and the rest of the EF Pro Cycling team rode accordingly, and after a truly magnificent day of racing, it was Martínez who pulled on the final yellow jersey and was the overall winner.

The Dauphiné is typically filled with last-minute drama and surprises. Today was no exception when a number of strong riders dropped out before the fifth and final stage. In addition to Roglič, Egan Bernal (INS) also withdrew ahead of yesterday’s stage citing a back injury, and Steven Kruijswijk (TJV) dropped out after dislocating his shoulder in a crash on stage 4. 

Team stage results:

2. Dani Martínez: +0:27

21. Rigoberto Urán: +12:15

51. Hugh Carthy: +19:19

62. Tanel kangert: +30:57

65. Jens Keukeleire: +31:07

82. Tejay van Garderen: +33:38

106. Sergio Higuita: +33:48