The Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar, of the UAE Team Emirate – XRG, travels the center of Lille by bicycle during the official presentation of the team, days before the start of the 112.ª edition of the Tour de France, in Lille, northern France, on July 3, 2025.
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The Slovenian Tadej Pogacardefender of the title in the Tour of Francia 2025hopes that the rivalry with the Danish Jonas Vingegaardwhich described as “intense”, mark a new page in the edition that will begin this Saturday in Lille.
“Our rivalry is very intense and I hope something similar this year. It seems that it comes in good shape, it will be nice to follow it on TV throughout the stages, ”said the UAE corridor, who aspires to add his fourth victory in the Gala round at 26 years.
Its main rival will be a vingegaard that seeks to tie three wins with Slovenianwith whom last campaign shared some friction in which sparks jumped.
“We didn't always tell ourselves beautiful things, but I respect him a lot”said Pogacar, that in a documentary series published recently he is heard to launch a “that fuck you” when the Danish refused to collaborate in a getaway.
“When you are at the time of maximum action you can say things that you regret. That happens all the time in the platoon”, Said the corridor, who acknowledged that last year the tension was maximum between his team and the Vingegaard visma.
Pogacar said that all that shows that both give “The maximum on the road”but indicated that “after the stage you have to shake hands with the rival.”
“Jonas is one of the best climbers in the world in long climbs, if not the best. In the chrono it is sometimes better than me. We will see what happens this year. I hope to live up, ”said the winner of the last edition.
Pogacar warned of the dangers that the first week entails, where “You can miss the tour”but said that he will not give up to scratch seconds in the profiles that adapt well to their conditions.
But he indicated that the key will be in the last week, so he will also look for “Build Forces” to get in the best conditions.
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