Stage 13 – Peyragudes Mountain Time Trial (July 18, 2025)

Result & Top Times

• Winner: Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates), soloing to victory in 23:00 over the 10.9 km climb—his fourth stage win of this Tour and 21st career Tour stage victory 2nd: Jonas Vingegaard (+36 sec)

• 3rd: Primož Roglič (+ some time) 

GC Impact

• Pogačar extended his lead to over 4 minutes ahead of Vingegaard—a commanding buffer, with Evenepoel slipping further behind (~7 minutes back) 

How He Took Control

• Flawless execution: Maintaining best pacing through time checks and choosing a standard road bike for comfort and efficiency—not a TT bike 

• Mental strength: “Almost blew up at the end, but saw the clock and knew I would win”—a sign of peak mental focus 

• Strategic dominance: Neutralizing Mountain TT as a GC threat and converting it into decisive advantage.

Stage 14 – Pau → Luchon-Superbagnères (July 19, 2025)

Result & Top 3

1. Thymen Arensman (INEOS) – solo breakaway win 

2. Tadej Pogačar – +1:08

3. Jonas Vingegaard – +1:12 

GC Shake-Up

• Pogačar retained yellow and extended his GC lead to 4:13 over Vingegaard 

• Remco Evenepoel abandoned mid-stage, removing a major rival 

Shaping the Race

• Controlled the GC group: Pogačar smartly shut down Vingegaard's attack with 4 km to go, then used his sprint to claim bonus seconds at the line 

• Physically resilient: Despite the brutally challenging terrain (Tourmalet, Aspin, Peyresourde, Superbagnères), he remained composed, matching GC pace and sealing time gains 

• Tactical acumen: Accepting defeat to a breakaway stage perse but locking focus on his main rival, Vingegaard, to preserve maximum margin.

Cumulative Insight: How Pogacar Took Control

Pogačar’s grip tightened through powerful climbing, time-trial dominance, and exceptional race intelligence, leaving his competitors scrambling. Evenepoel’s exit and Vingegaard’s inability to close gaps have all but confirmed Pogačar’s hold over the Tour.

Looking Ahead

• Stage 15 & beyond: Remaining mountain stages and the Alps loom—but with a 4+ minute cushion, Pogacar can ride with strategic patience while contenders push to claw time.

• Psychological edge: His unshakable form and tactical sharpness project that he’s in full control.

• Key focus now: Will Pogacar chase more stage wins or play defense to Paris?