Tour of France - Pogacar takes yellow at the Tour de France
Tadej Pogacar has taken over the Yellow Jersey at the 111th Tour de France. The Slovenian cyclist finished together with rival Jonas Vingegaard on the second stage, which was 199.2 kilometers long from Cesenatico to Bologna, and displaced French opening stage winner Romain Bardet at the front of the General Classification. Kevin Vauquelin from France won the stage.
The steep climb to the San Luca Sanctuary, with an average gradient of 10.6% over 1.9 kilometers, was tackled twice. This was the first showdown between the big stars. Pogacar attacked, but Vingegaard managed to stay on his wheel. Mitfavorite Remco Evenepoel also joined the two top stars.
The extreme heat with temperatures significantly over 30 degrees Celsius also affected the riders on Sunday. Veteran Mark Cavendish was dropped from the peloton again, as on the previous day.
On Monday, the fast men will have their first chance at a mass sprint, hoping for Belgian sprint king Jasper Philipsen. The third stage, which is 230.8 kilometers long from Piacenza to Turin, features only three fourth category climbs over flat terrain.
- Despite losing the Yellow Jersey in the initial stage, French cyclist Romain Bardet expressed his intention to regain it during the UCI WorldTour in France, showcasing his determination to compete against Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard.
- The Tour de France, a prestigious international cycling event, has once again become the stage for a show of strength between top cyclists, with Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, and Mitfavorite Remco Evenepoel being the main contenders.
- The Tour de France, which is currently in its 111th edition, has witnessed numerous memorable stages in Italy, including the historical 2019 stage in Bologna, where Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar proved his prowess in cycling.
- As the race progresses, Tadej Pogacar, the current Yellow Jersey holder, is expected to face strong competition from fellow stars like Romain Bardet, who is known for his exceptional performance in the Tour stage, and Jonas Vingegaard, who demonstrated his resilience in the second stage.
- The Tour de France, which started in Cesenatico, Italy, and culminated in Bologna, has been an international spectacle, attracting fans from around the world, who are eagerly waiting for Tadej Pogacar to defend his Yellow Jersey in the upcoming stages.
- The fierce competition between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard for the Yellow Jersey at the 111th Tour de France symbolizes the spirit of cycling, with international riders showcasing their skills and determination on the challenging Italian roads.
- While Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard's rivalry for the Yellow Jersey is capturing the headlines, French rider Romain Bardet's comeback attempt cannot be overlooked, especially as he targets to wear the coveted jersey during the UCI WorldTour in France.
