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Vingegaard Eyes Comeback as Pogacar Leads Tour de France

7/19/2025

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Vingegaard Chases Pogacar

Jonas Vingegaard and his Visma-Lease a Bike team are not backing down in the face of Tadej Pogacar's impressive lead in the 2025 Tour de France. Acknowledging the daunting gap, Vingegaard remains hopeful, eyeing the tough stages ahead as opportunities to close in on Pogacar and seize any chance for victory.

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Pogacar Dominates Time Trial

Tadej Pogacar soared to victory in Stage 13 of the 2025 Tour de France, conquering the challenging 10.9 km mountain time trial in just 23 minutes. This triumph not only secured his fourth stage win of the year but also widened his overall lead to 4 minutes and 7 seconds over Jonas Vingegaard. Remco Evenepoel trails in third, 7 minutes and 24 seconds behind.

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Historical Context

The 1923 Tour de France was a landmark event, with Henri Pélissier winning the grueling 5,400-kilometer race, establishing the Tour as a premier endurance challenge. This edition featured over 100 competitors, setting the stage for future rivalries. Today, Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard continue this legacy, showcasing the Tour's evolution and enduring competitive spirit.

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Vingegaard Chases Pogacar

Jonas Vingegaard and his Visma-Lease a Bike team are not backing down in the face of Tadej Pogacar's impressive lead in the 2025 Tour de France. Acknowledging the daunting gap, Vingegaard remains hopeful, eyeing the tough stages ahead as opportunities to close in on Pogacar and seize any chance for victory.

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