TADEJ POGAČAR WINS FOURTH TOUR DE FRANCE TITLE IN FEARLESS STYLE
The roads were slick and dangerous after heavy rain, but that didn’t stop Tadej Pogačar from doing what he always does—racing to win. Most riders would have coasted to the end. After all, the final stage of the 2025 Tour de France had already been neutralized by officials for safety reasons. He just had to finish to claim victory.
But Pogačar doesn’t coast. He attacks, regardless of risk. That mindset was on full display Sunday.
All-out attacks when none were needed
Despite knowing he could crash or burn out, Pogačar broke away on the steep climbs of Montmartre. His legs were tired, the roads were slick, and the rain hadn’t let up. Still, he surged forward with signature aggression, battling for the win even though the overall title was secure.
Only five riders stayed close through the third and final climb. Wout van Aert, though, had more left in the tank. He launched a powerful move at the steepest section—dropping the world’s best climber on the cobbles of Paris.
Fourth title, but still not satisfied
Though he didn’t win the stage, Pogačar finished safely in fourth place and clinched his fourth Tour de France title. Two-time winner Jonas Vingegaard finished 4 minutes and 24 seconds behind him. Germany’s Florian Lipowitz placed third, over 11 minutes adrift.
Pogačar wore the yellow jersey once again—and humbly said he just wanted some peace and sunshine after the rainy finish. His celebration wasn’t loud. Just a quiet moment, proud and soaked, among cycling royalty.
Stats, records, and future goals
Only four men have ever won five Tour de France titles: Eddy Merckx, Miguel Induráin, Jacques Anquetil, and Bernard Hinault. Pogačar now sits just one win away from that elite company. He won four stages this year, bringing his career Tour stage wins to 21—and 30 total across all grand tours.
He’s also the world road race champion, and his dominant performance at the Critérium du Dauphiné this spring showed no signs of slowing down. Still, there’s more on his list. He wants to conquer the Paris-Roubaix classic and the Milan–San Remo, two one-day races that continue to elude him.
Not done yet
Though he’s only 26, Pogačar has already reshaped what it means to be a stage racer. He takes risks when others wouldn’t. He charges ahead when others would hold back. And even when victory is certain, he rides as if it’s still up for grabs.
That unrelenting drive keeps pushing him toward history. Expect more fearless racing—and perhaps, a fifth Tour de France title—in the years ahead.
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