Tadej Pogacar delivered a jaw-dropping performance in the Alps on Tuesday, snatching the Tour de France leader’s yellow jersey from rival Jonas Vingegaard in a dramatic showdown. The Slovenian cyclist, aiming to become the first rider since 1998 to win both the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in the same year, left fans speechless with his strategic attack on the iconic Col du Galibier.
\"It felt like a home stage – I’ve trained here so much,\" said Pogacar, who now leads Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel by 45 seconds and Vingegaard by 50 seconds. 🏔️ His UAE Team Emirates squad masterfully isolated Vingegaard during the climb, setting the stage for a movie-worthy descent into Valloire where Pogacar sealed his victory.
The 25-year-old hinted at playing it smart: \"Headwinds made me wait, but once I went… game on!\" Meanwhile, Vingegaard – last year’s champion – faces an uphill battle (literally) to reclaim dominance.
With Pantani’s historic 1998 double now in sight, Pogacar remains cautious: \"We’re taking it day by day.\" But after this dream stage, the cycling world is buzzing. 🏆 Who’s ready for more Alpine drama?
