Tour de France: Pogacar dominates again, wins 14th stage
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Tadej Pogacar won the 14th stage of the Tour de France, extending his lead in the yellow jersey.
- He attacked near the summit of the Col du Haag, finishing 38 seconds ahead of his teammate Isaac Del Toro and French rider Paul Seixas.
- The stage also saw intense competition for the polka dot jersey, with Valentin Paret-Peintre gaining significant points.
Tadej Pogacar solidified his dominance in the Tour de France by winning the 14th stage, further extending his lead in the general classification. The Slovenian rider launched a decisive attack 1.6 kilometers from the summit of the Col du Haag, crossing the finish line alone.
Pogacar's victory, his fourth of this year's Tour, put him 38 seconds ahead of his teammate Isaac Del Toro and the promising French cyclist Paul Seixas. Seixas's strong performance also earned him the white jersey as the best young rider.
The stage was also marked by a fierce battle for the mountains classification. French rider Valentin Paret-Peintre put in a notable effort, collecting numerous points on the Vosges climbs. His performance positions him as a contender for the polka dot jersey all the way to Paris.
This win continues Pogacar's impressive run in the mountainous stages, reinforcing his status as the rider to beat in this year's race.
Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.