Sports director Gaëtan Pons was clear about the chosen approach: “It was not a day to gain seconds, but to avoid losing time. That was our absolute priority today.” With that mindset, the team allowed other teams to set the pace in the chase.

Throughout the stage, the team stayed well organized in the peloton, focusing on protecting Nordhagen in the general classification. The young Norwegian started the day from a strong position and was consistently well supported by his teammates.

Nordhagen himself handled the stage without issues, confirming his steady form in this Tour of Romandie. After the stage, Pons expressed satisfaction with his rider’s performance: “Jørgen is a young rider with a lot of potential, and it’s great to see how he holds his own among such strong competitors. We are in a good position in the standings, and that was the most important thing today.”

Tomorrow, another challenging stage of over 176 kilometers is on the program. The decisive moment of the day will likely be the Col du Mollendruz, a climb of 9 kilometers at an average gradient of 6.1 percent.