Tadej Pogacar Geared Up for Tour de France Challenge
Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar is excited to defend his title as he prepares for the Tour de France, starting in Lille. Pogacar, aiming for his fourth win, sees Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard as his main rival. The race begins with a challenging opening week and a critical time trial in stage five.
Reigning Tour de France champion, Tadej Pogacar, expressed his excitement as he prepares to defend his title in this year's competition starting in Lille. The 26-year-old Slovenian is aiming for his fourth triumph after victories in 2020, 2021, and 2024.
Pogacar acknowledges Jonas Vingegaard, the winner in 2022 and 2023, as his primary competitor. Reflecting on their past intense rivalry, he anticipates a challenging showdown once again this year. Pogacar's recent win at the Criterium du Dauphine, where he finished 59 seconds ahead of Vingegaard, highlights his promising form.
The Tour's initial week is often the most nerve-wracking, fraught with the risk of losing the lead early on, Pogacar noted. The race features a significant time trial during stage five and a crucial first mountain day at stage 10, both pivotal for the general classification contenders.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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