Tadej Pogacar's Winning Streak in Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar, often referred to as the 'Little Cannibal of Komenda,' executed a sharp attack just five kilometers from the finish line, leaving his competitors in the dust. This move was pivotal in consolidating his lead over Jonas Vingegaard by 1 minute and 57 seconds. Pogacar's performance on the Grande Boucle has been nothing short of spectacular, showcasing his dominance in the general classification.
Spectator Interference and Stage 14 Highlights
During the 14th stage of the Tour de France, which spanned from Pau to Saint-Lary-Soulan, an incident occurred involving a spectator waving a half-full packet of chips under Pogacar's nose. Despite this distraction, Pogacar managed to secure his third stage victory, further extending his lead over his main rival, Jonas Vingegaard. Such spectator interferences are not uncommon in cycling tours, with previous editions also witnessing similar incidents.
The 14th stage was marked by two Hors category passes and intense competition. Pogacar opened up a 39-second gap on Vingegaard during the final climb, earning a 10-second bonus. Remco Evenepoel finished over a minute behind Pogacar, highlighting the Slovenian's remarkable performance.
14th Stage Rankings
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Tadej Pogacar (SLO/UAE Team Emirates) - 4h01′51′’
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Jonas Vingegaard (DAN/Visma - Lease a bike) - 39″
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Remco Evenepoel (BEL/Soudal - Quick-Step) - 1′10′’
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Carlos Rodriguez (ESP/INEOS Grenadiers) - 1′19′’
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Giulio Ciccone (ITA/Lidl-Trek) - 1′23′’
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Santiago Buitrago (COL/Bahrain Victorious) - mt
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Adam Yates (GB/UAE Team Emirates) - mt
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Felix Gall (AUT/Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) - 1′26′’
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Matteo Jorgenson (USA/UAE Team Emirates) - 1′29′’
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Derek Gee (Israel Premier Tech) - mt
