This Saturday took place the queen stage of Romandie Tourwith an arrival at the top at Thyon 2000 which was to serve as a justice of the peace in the battle for the general classification. In the final climb, JOAO ALMEIDA et Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) tried to explode the group of favorites, but Lenny Martinez (Bahrain Victorious) resisted and finally won the sprint in front JOAO ALMEIDAand with almost 30 seconds ahead of the third Lorenzo Fortunato (XDS Astana Team). In the end, the Australian Jay Vine ends in 4th place, and dates back to the general classification, 32 seconds of Lenny Martinez. Before the last stage on Sunday, a 17 km without relief time, it should not be able to overthrow the race, unlike his teammate JOAO ALMEIDA.
VIDEO – The reaction of the winner of the 4th stage Lenny Martinez
“Joao has a real chance to win the general”
Upon arrival, Jay Vine returned to this 4th intense and undecided stage: “It was a difficult day from start to finish, but the team really did a great job. Ivo Oliveira is in great shape at the moment, it was incredible all day. As I said, we arrived at the foot of the climb and we let things happen during the first 30 minutes. Then, with João, we played our turn..
He continues: “At the end, he managed to dig a gap and I was able to stay on the wheels. It is a little disappointing not to have won today either, but João is in great shape and we are in a very good position for the time of tomorrow. I think he has a real chance of winning the general. We will see what it gives. It is true that some, like Bissegger or Küng, will be up today … think it should be a good time trial for me “he concludes.
