Pogacar's Pre-Race Collision: A Close Call in Tour de France
Tour de France leader Tadej Pogacar narrowly avoided injury after colliding with his rival's team car. The incident occurred before the 18th stage of the race, as Pogacar was following Jonas Vingegaard's Visma-Lease a Bike car. Despite the scare, Pogacar remains in the lead by over four minutes.
Tension mounted at the Tour de France on Thursday as overall leader Tadej Pogacar narrowly avoided a serious pre-race mishap. The Slovenian cyclist collided with the team car of chief rival Jonas Vingegaard, adding unexpected drama before the commencement of the 18th stage.
The collision occurred during the riders' transit to the start line, a route shared with support vehicles. Pogacar was trailing behind the Visma-Lease a Bike car when the automatic braking system was triggered, causing an abrupt halt.
Despite the unnerving incident, Pogacar brushed off the collision with characteristic humor and resilience. He continues to lead Vingegaard by 4 minutes and 15 seconds as the race advances through its challenging stages.
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