Critérium du Dauphiné 2017: Porte powers to ITT victory, De Gendt retains in overall lead

The 4th stage in the Critérium du Dauphiné is a 23.5 kilometres ITT on slightly undulating roads. Richie Porte outperforms the other GC contenders and power to victory. Yet, overall leader De Gendt stands his ground. He finishes as ninth and the Flemish attacker is still in yellow. (Slideshow route/profile)

Results 4th stage 2017 Critérium du Dauphiné

1. Richie Porte (aus) 28.07
2. Tony Martin (ger) + 0.12
3. Alejandro Valverde (spa) + 0.24
4. Stef Clement (nld) s.t.
5. Jasha Sütterlin (ger) + 0.32
6. Chad Haga (usa) s.t.
7. Alberto Contador (spa) + 0.34
8. Chris Froome (gbr) + 0.37
9. Thomas De Gendt (bel) + 0.42
10. Brent Bookwalter (usa) + 0.45

16. Andrew Talansky (usa) + 1.00
19. Simon Yates (gbr) + 1.10
26. Daniel Martin (irl) + 1.18
27. Fabio Aru (ita) s.t.
46. Romain Bardet (fra) + 1.53

GC after 4th stage
1. Thomas De Gendt (bel)
2. Richie Porte (aus) + 0.27
3. Alejandro Valverde (spa) + 0.51
4. Stef Clement (nld) + 0.55
5. Alberto Contador (spa) + 1.02
6. Chris Froome (gbr) + 1.04
7. Brent Bookwalter (usa) + 1.12
8. Jesus Herrada (spa) + 1.14
9. Sam Oomen (nld) + 1.17
10. Diego Ulissi (ita) + 1.22

12. Andrew Talansky (usa) + 1.27
14. Simon Yates (gbr) + 1.30
18. Daniel Martin (irl) + 1.45
19. Fabio Aru (ita) s.t.
33. Romain Bardet (fra) + 2.20

Results 1st intermediate (12.5 km)
1. Tony Martin (ger) 14.31
2. Richie Porte (aus) + 0.02
3. Chris Froome (gbr) + 0.12

5. Alejandro Valverde (spa) + 0.20
7. Thomas De Gendt (bel) + 0.22
8. Alberto Contador (spa) + 0.24