"Maillot Jaune is on my mind" - Kevin Vauquelin promises more attacks in the fourth stage to Rouen
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Kevin Vauquelin carried the white jersey safely through the carnage in the final of Tour de France stage 3. Therefore he can already think about fourth stage which will be another opportunity to sneak into the yellow jersey.
"At the start of the day, it was really quiet, we didn't even have any rain in the end," Vauqulin recounted stage 3 in a press communication. The mood in peloton swiftly changed as the riders passed the only categorized climb on the course. "Then it became very nervous after Cassel."
"It's never nice to see others fall, but personally I tried to keep a safe distance and was able to avoid the crashes," the Frenchman was visibly relieved. The main threat to his white jersey - Remco Evenepoel, wasn't as lucky as him. "When Remco went down with 5 kilometres to go, I was right behind him, but that's how I managed to avoid him."
It was not the only close call for Vauquelin on Monday: "Already in the intermediate sprint, I was in the front ranks but it was alright, I was able to move aside. Still, it’s a shame to see someone abandon in an intermediate sprint."
With all (not much) that happened, the Arkéa - B&B Hotels leader continues his journey in white jersey. "Spending the day with the white jersey was great. It's beautiful and I was encouraged throughout the stage."
Stage 4 will provide another opportunity for the explosive Frenchman to raise his hands in Rouen. "It's a course that suits me. I haven't seen it, but I have friends and family who have been there and they've described it to me."
And if things play out perfectly, the 24-year-old dares to think big: "Of course, the Maillot Jaune is on my mind. I don't know if I'll be marked, but they know I'm not aiming for the overall classification. However, it would be great to wear it for the stage in Caen. Whatever happens, happens. We'll see."
Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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