In an electrifying stage at the Tour de France, rider Tadej Pogacar reclaimed the overall lead with a stunning burst up the iconic Mur de Bretagne. Battling the heat and a challenging climb, the 26-year-old, champion in 2020, 2021 and 2024, powered through to notch his 19th stage win! 🚴♂️
Visma's Jonas Vingegaard closely followed in second, while Briton Oscar Onley secured third after a thrilling finish marked by a late nine-rider pile-up. The atmosphere was buzzing, with crowds cheering and even a hot-air balloon displaying French starlet Kevin Vauquelin’s face, as fans chanted his name along the scenic route.
In the overall standings, Remco Evenepoel holds a strong second place at 54 seconds down, with Kevin Vauquelin and Vingegaard trailing in third and fourth respectively. Mathieu van der Poel rounded out the top five despite a tough final climb—a reminder of the dramatic history etched into these very roads of Brittany.
With festive crowds lining the country lanes and the picturesque Sillon beach in view, this stage wasn’t just a race—it was a celebration of the sport. As the Tour de France unfolds, the battle for leadership heats up even more. Stay tuned for more high-octane action!
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