Tadej Pogacar showcased his exceptional climbing prowess on Bastille Day, securing a dominant victory on the 15th stage of the Tour de France. With a blistering ascent to the Plateau de Beille, Pogacar further cemented his position as the race leader, extending his advantage over defending champion Jonas Vingegaard.
Tadej Pogacar dominated the mountainous 14th stage of the Tour de France, outpacing Jonas Vingegaard on the final climb to secure his 13th career stage victory and expand his overall lead. The intense duel between the two cycling giants unfolded on the demanding Pla d’Adet climb, with Pogacar showcasing his strength and tactical prowess.
Jasper Philipsen secured his second stage win of the Tour de France, taking the 13th stage in a sprint finish. Two-time champion Tadej Pogacar kept hold of the yellow jersey despite a crash near the finish line. The race now heads into the mountains, setting the stage for potential attacks and a thrilling battle for the overall lead.
Primoz Roglic, a three-time Vuelta a Espana champion and Giro d’Italia winner, has withdrawn from the Tour de France after suffering a crash on Thursday. The Slovenian was in contention for the overall title but was trailing leader Tadej Pogacar by over four minutes after a series of falls. Roglic’s withdrawal leaves the race wide open with Pogacar now the clear favorite to win his third consecutive title.
Michael Morkov, a veteran cyclist and Olympic gold medalist, has withdrawn from the Tour de France after testing positive for COVID-19. The 39-year-old Dane, who is retiring at the end of the year, was set to compete in the Paris Games but will now focus on recovering from the virus.
Belgian Jasper Philipsen secured victory in a thrilling mass sprint on stage 10 of the Tour de France, edging out Eritrean Biniam Girmay. Meanwhile, Tadej Pogacar maintained his overall lead, but the battle for the yellow jersey remains intense with Remco Evenepoel, Jonas Vingegaard, and Primoz Roglic hot on his heels. The stage was characterized by a flat route and a relaxed pace, allowing for some lighthearted moments among the riders.
Frenchman Anthony Turgis won the ninth stage of the Tour de France on Sunday, outlasting a breakaway group over a challenging gravel course. Race leader Tadej Pogacar launched numerous attacks but couldn’t gain ground on his main rivals for the yellow jersey. The peloton will enjoy a rest day on Monday.
The final stage of the Tour of Austria was canceled after Norwegian cyclist Andre Drege died following a crash during a descent. The race organizers held a neutralized ride in his memory instead.
Andre Drege, a 25-year-old Norwegian cyclist, tragically died after a fall during the penultimate stage of the Tour of Austria. The accident, which occurred on one of Austria’s highest roads in the Grossglockner region, has cast a somber shadow over the race, with the podium ceremony for Saturday’s stage cancelled and the fate of Sunday’s final stage yet to be determined. This incident follows a series of fatal crashes in cycling events in recent years, highlighting the inherent risks of the sport.
Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel won his first ever stage on the Tour de France, claiming victory in the seventh stage, a 25.3km individual time trial. Tadej Pogacar retained the overall leader’s yellow jersey despite finishing second to Evenepoel.
