Stage 13 & 14 of the 2025 Tour de France, showing exactly how Tadej Pogačar seized control of the race

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Pogacar:"Casi me quedo sin piernas, pero vi el cronómetro y supe que iba a ganar":

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.

Tour de France 2025: Arensman wins blockbuster stage 14 in Pyrenees - as it happened

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

Stage Performance Result
12 (Hautacam) Massive solo attack with teammate setup Seized yellow decisively
13 (TT) Domination in climbing TT, chose ideal bike Extended lead to 4+ min
14 (Massif day) Contained rivals, grabbed bonus time Cemented 4:13 lead

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?

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