Tadej Pogacar claimed a commanding solo victory on stage 10 of the Tour de France to Le Lioran, extending his overall lead to more than three and a half minutes over Jonas Vingegaard.
Key facts
- Pogacar won stage 10 to Le Lioran in the Massif Central on Bastille Day.
- He now leads the Tour by more than three and a half minutes over Jonas Vingegaard.
- Remco Evenepoel finished second on the stage, 32 seconds behind Pogacar.
- The stage featured seven categorised climbs, including the Puy Mary Pas de Peyrol and Col de Pertus.
- Vingegaard faded on the day and lost time to other podium contenders.
Tadej Pogacar extended his lead in the Tour de France with another dominant solo victory on the 10th stage to Le Lioran, in the Massif Central, according to the Guardian. The Slovenian’s win came on Bastille Day, adding symbolic weight to a performance that reinforced his grip on the race.
Pogacar now leads the Tour by more than three and a half minutes from his longtime rival Jonas Vingegaard, who, according to the Guardian, wilted during the stage and lost time to the other podium contenders.
The stage was a demanding one, featuring seven categorised climbs. Among them were the first-category Puy Mary Pas de Peyrol and the Col de Pertus, both of which came in the final hour of racing.
Pogacar again asserted himself over the peloton with what the Guardian described as a trademark attack on the penultimate climb, riding clear of his rivals to seal the stage.
Remco Evenepoel finished second on the stage, 32 seconds behind the Slovenian, underlining the margin by which Pogacar distanced the chasing group.
Despite the winning performance, Pogacar acknowledged facing hostility from some spectators, reflected in the response that he has ‘haters’ as he brushed off boos following his latest show of strength.
Why it matters
Pogacar's repeated solo victories are shaping the outcome of one of the world's biggest sporting events, effectively distancing his main rivals early in the race. His comment about facing boos also highlights the complicated relationship between dominant athletes and sections of the sporting public.
Frequently asked questions
By how much does Pogacar now lead the Tour de France?
According to the Guardian, Pogacar leads the Tour by more than three and a half minutes over Jonas Vingegaard after stage 10.
Who finished second on stage 10?
Remco Evenepoel finished second, 32 seconds behind Pogacar.
What made stage 10 difficult?
The stage to Le Lioran included seven categorised climbs, among them the first-category Puy Mary Pas de Peyrol and the Col de Pertus in the final hour of racing.