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Criterium Du Dauphine: Wout Van wins Stage 4

Belgian cyclist Wout Van Aert has won the fourth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine as British rider Adam Yates moved in to the overall lead.

Looking over cycling news,Wout Van Aert has won the fourth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine as British rider Adam Yates moved in to the overall lead.

In the French commune of Roanne, on Wednesday, Belgian Van Aert completed the tricky 26.1 kilometer time trial in 33 minutes 38 seconds, while American rider Tejay van Garderen finished 31 seconds adrift in second place.

The third spot went to Dutchman Tom Dumoulin, who was six seconds further back. 26-year-old British rider Yates, meanwhile, finished sixth on the day to claim the yellow jersey going into Thursday's fifth stage, which is a 201km ride through flat planes.

His compatriot, Chris Froome, however, had a harrowing day after sustaining a serious injury in a high speed crash during a practice run before the start of the race. The accident ruled the four-time Tour de France winner out of next month's race.