The winner of the Tour of France 2024 was a corridor that not only won the general classification, but demonstrated an impressive regularity throughout the month of competition. From the exit in Florence to the final chrono in Nice, Tadej Pogacar He accumulated key victories in mountain, counterreloj and final stages that laid the foundations of his domain.
Who won the Tour 2024
In the 2024 edition, the performance of the Slovenian was solid and calculating: He won the general classification, made a podium in the mountain classification and finished fourth in the points classification. He added triumphs in decisive stages such as the final counterreloj between Monaco and Niza, where he closed with authority, and in mythical ports such as the Col de la Couillole and Isola 2000.
His offensive in the second half of the race, especially in stages 14 and 15, With the ends in Saint-Alay-Saulan Pla D'Adet and Plateau de Beille, it was key to sentence the general.
The Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar, of the UAE Team Emirates, celebrates his victory in the 20th stage of the Tour de France 2024. Efe/Guillaume Horcajuelo
This 2025 arrives as One of the top favorites To revalidate the title, backed by a impeccable performance in the first part of the season. His way to the tour began with the victory General at the UAE Tour In February, where he also added a stage triumph in Jebel Jais and Jebel Hafeet, demonstrating solidity in long promotions.
Then he shone in spring with an unusual domain for a big laps corridor: gano Strade Bianche, Rounds of Velines y Liege-Bastogne Liegeand rose to the podium in demanding classics such as Paris-Roubaix y La Amstel Gold Race.
Tadej Pogacar del UAE Team Emirates, Jonas Vingegorard (L) del Team Visma Lease y Remco Evenepool del Soudal Quick-Step and elved podio. (Ciclismo, Francia, Eslovenia, Niza) EFE/EPA/SEBASTIS NOGER
In June, he ratified his great state of form by winning the Dauphiné criterium. It was imposed on the general, the points classification and won two mountain stages (Valmeinier and Combloux). The Dauphiné is traditionally one of the best thermometers to measure the options of the favorites to the tour, and their victory without great shocks confirms that it is well prepared.
If you maintain this level, the possibility of adding your fourth tour of France is very high, Although he will have to manage the pressure, the fatigue accumulated by his ambitious calendar and the surveillance of rivals who already know their strength in all lands.
