Mauri Vansevenant Fights to Hold Podium Position at Tour de Luxembourg: "I am determined to fight until the end of tomorrow’s stage"

Mauri Vansevenant, from Soudal Quick-Step rider, delivered a determined performance at the Tour de Luxembourg, showing both grit and strong form. After a remarkable stage 3 victory that earned him the leader’s yellow jersey, Vansevenant entered stage 4 with hopes of maintaining his lead against formidable competition.

While the time trial around Differdange didn’t play to his strengths, Vansevenant still managed a commendable ride. Finishing 18th in 20:05, just 54 seconds behind UAE’s Juan Ayuso, he showed resilience on a course that heavily favoured more specialized time trialists. Despite losing the overall lead to the reigning World Champion Mathieu van der Poel, Vansevenant remains in a strong third position going into the final stage.

Reflecting on his performance in a press release from Soudal Quick-Step, Vansevenant said, “It’s no secret that the time trial isn’t my specialty, but that didn’t stop me from going full gas and doing my best. I knew that my chances of keeping the yellow jersey were small because there were a lot of riders who are better than me in these kinds of races, but I fought hard and it’s a good thing that I am still on the podium with one stage to go.”

Vansevenant’s grit and determination have kept him within striking distance of the overall win, and with small gaps separating the top riders, the 25-year-old remains optimistic about his chances. “The gaps are small, and I am determined to fight until the end of tomorrow’s stage,” he added.

The 25 year old, who finished 30th at this year’s Giro, will be hoping to produce a strong ride once again tomorrow to finish on the podium.