Tadej Pogacar delivered a jaw-dropping performance in the Tour de France’s first mountain test, leaving rival Jonas Vingegaard in the dust during Stage 12’s grueling Pyrenees climb. 🌄 The Slovenian cyclist, a two-time Tour champion, powered through suffocating heat to claim victory, while Vingegaard trailed by over two minutes—now facing a 3.5-minute deficit overall.
Revenge Served Cold (or Hot?)
Pogacar’s win was extra sweet: three years ago, Vingegaard humiliated him on the same Hautacam slopes, propelling the Dane to his first title. This time, Pogacar flipped the script, proving his stamina in the 13.5km ascent. German rider Florian Lipowitz snagged third, 13 seconds behind Vingegaard.
What’s Next?
With Friday’s mountain time trial looming, all eyes are on whether Vingegaard can claw back time—or if Pogacar will extend his lead. 🏆 Can the Slovenian secure a fourth stage win this year? The battle for the yellow jersey just got 🔥!
