Tadej Pogacar wins his fourth Tour de France title in 2025, with Wout Van Aert taking the final stage in Paris. The race was neutralized with 50km remaining due to dangerous conditions, and Pogacar's victory was secured as he safely finished the race, while Van Aert's stage win highlighted a dramatic and rainy final day.
The article previews the final stage of the 2025 Tour de France, highlighting the addition of three ascents of the Montmartre climb to the traditional Champs-Élysées finish, adding excitement to the race's conclusion.
Thymen Arensman won stage 19 of the 2025 Tour de France with a strong attack, while the overall GC remained largely unchanged, and notable performances included Johannessen moving up to 6th and Roglič dropping to 8th. Arensman's effort was comparable to Pogačar's on Hautacam, aided by rainy conditions.
The Tour de France 2025 Stage 19 route has been modified to avoid the Col des Saisies due to an outbreak of contagious dermatitis in cattle, resulting in a shorter 95 km stage and a later start time.
Stage 18 of the Tour de France 2025 was a grueling mountain stage featuring multiple long climbs, with Vingegaard and Pogačar showcasing impressive climbing performances. O'Connor won solo from a breakaway, while GC contenders like Pogačar and Vingegaard struggled to gain significant time, with Lipowitz's attack backfiring. The stage highlighted the intense competition and endurance of the riders, setting the stage for the final mountain showdown.
During Stage 16 of the 2025 Tour de France, Vingegaard and Pogačar delivered record-breaking performances on Mont Ventoux, with Pogačar narrowly surpassing Vingegaard in climbing speed, marking one of the most exceptional efforts in the mountain's history, amidst a day of breakaways and strategic attacks.
Tim Wellens won stage 15 of the Tour de France 2025 with a solo attack, while Julian Alaphilippe mistakenly celebrated a stage win despite finishing third due to a crash and a dislocated shoulder, highlighting the chaotic and unpredictable nature of the race.
Tadej Pogačar won stage 13 of the 2025 Tour de France, a mountain time trial, solidifying his lead in the race. Jonas Vingegaard set a new best time during the stage, and other top contenders like Roglič and Evenepoel faced challenges. Pogačar's performance was dominant, and he expressed happiness and confidence after his victory.
Tadej Pogačar won Stage 12 of the 2025 Tour de France up Hautacam, outperforming GC contenders despite challenging heat and recent crash, with Vingegaard struggling and other riders showing varied performances.
Simon Yates won stage 10 of the 2025 Tour de France, while Irish rider Ben Healy took the yellow jersey for the first time in 38 years, leading the general classification after a challenging mountain stage.
Remco Evenepoel won stage five of the Tour de France 2025, with Tadej Pogacar taking the yellow jersey, marking a significant shift in the race standings and making Pogacar the first rider since 1970 to wear the yellow, green, and polka-dot jerseys simultaneously.
Remco Evenepoel won stage five of the Tour de France 2025 time trial, but Tadej Pogacar took the overall race lead and the yellow jersey, surpassing Jonas Vingegaard. Pogacar's strong performance in the stage allowed him to gain significant time on his rivals, and he now holds the race leader's jersey along with the green and polka-dot jerseys, while Evenepoel remains in the white jersey.
Remco Evenepoel experienced an unexpected 39-second loss on the first stage of the 2025 Tour de France due to a lapse in concentration and a split in the peloton, but remained surprisingly relaxed about the setback, emphasizing the long race ahead and the importance of staying focused.
Jasper Philipsen won stage 1 of the 2025 Tour de France, earning the maillot jaune after a strategic win in Lille, with the race schedule spanning from July 5 to July 27, 2025.
The 2025 Tour de France begins in Lille with a route designed to balance challenging mountain stages and interesting sprints, featuring a rivalry between Pogacar and Vingegaard, with key stages including the Hautacam and Col de la Loze, and a mix of flat, hilly, and mountain terrains over three weeks.