You may have missed it, but the Tour de France rolled on into France with Stage 4, kicking off in Dunkerque and finishing in Calais after a demanding 171.5 kilometers. The ride delivered a striking performance from Wout Van Aert, who seized the day with a dazzling display that left rivals scrambling to keep pace.
Coming off a few restful days, Van Aert clocked a convincing win in a stage that showcased early drama and continued the race’s momentum on Gallic soil. The Belgian rider, already wearing the yellow jersey, showed impressive acceleration and tactical smarts, breaking away with authority and maintaining a steady advantage as the miles stacked up. His effort was a testament to his versatility and form, marking another chapter in a Tour that has already delivered plenty of excitement.
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As the kilometres piled on, Van Aert demonstrated why he has been a top contender throughout the race. His escape happened with ten kilometers to go, a bold move that underlined his confidence and endurance. This stage was the fourth outing of the Tour that year, following intense competition in previous days and setting up a narrative of rising tension as the yellow jersey continued to change hands among the contenders.
Van Aert finished Stage Four with a time of 4:01:37, eight seconds ahead of Philipsen and Laporte, who fought hard to bridge the gap. The stage unfurled after the opening three stages, which had originally taken place in Denmark, before moving to France for a fresh pattern of routes and challenges.
Inside the strategic mix, other riders and teams traded places as the peloton reorganized after the decisive moves. The race’s dynamics shifted ounce by ounce, with teams plotting to optimize momentum on the road and in the wind. The stage’s outcome added another layer to the evolving standings and the ongoing battle for the yellow jersey, accentuating the depth of talent across the field.
In social media circles, fans and analysts highlighted the dramatic moments and the tactical brilliance that defined the day. A snapshot from the Tour de France ES team summarized the sentiment, noting how the stage unfolded and the performances of various riders who stayed within striking distance of the leaders. The exchange captured the global excitement surrounding the event and the way fans rally around the key moments from each stage.
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2022 Tour de France stage 4 winner: Wout Van Aert
This is the general classification:
- Wout Van Aert (BEL/Jumbo-Visma) – 13:02:43
- Yves Lampaert (BEL/Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl) – 00:25
- Tadej Pogacar (SLO/UAE Emirates) at 0:32
- Mads Pedersen (DEN/Trek-Segafredo) at 0:36
- Mathieu van der Poel (NED/Alpecin-Deceuninck) at 0:38
- Jonas Vingegaard Rasmussen (DEN/Jumbo-Visma) at 0:40
- Primoz Roglic (SLO/Jumbo-Visma) at 0:41
- Adam Yates (GBR/Ineos Grenadiers) at 0:48
- Stefan Kung (SUI/Groupama-FDJ) 0:48
- Thomas Pidcock (GBR/Ineos Grenadiers) at 0:49
- Michael Matthews (AUS/BikeExchange) at 0:50
- Geraint Thomas (GBR/Ineos Grenadiers) at 0:50
- Lennard Kämna (GER/Bora-Hansgrohe) at 0:50
- Mattia Cattaneo (ITA/Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl) at 0:55
- Alexander Vlasov (RUS/Bora-Hansgrohe) at 0:56
- Christophe Laporte (FRA / Jumbo-Visma) at 0:57
- Florian Vermeersch (BEL/Arkéa Samsic) at 0:58
- Maximilian Schachmann (GER/Bora-Hansgrohe) at 1:02
- Patrick Konrad (AUT/Bora-Hansgrohe) at 1:04
- Tom Skujins (LAT/Trek-Segafredo) at 1:06