Tadej Pogacar defended his lead in the Tour de France, setting him up for a likely victory on Sunday. Thymen Arensman held off the general classification leaders to claim a narrow stage win in the final mountain stage.
The 2025 Tour de France reached its climax as riders tackled the challenging ascent to La Plagne, a venue over 2,000 meters above sea level. Pogacar remained focused on protecting his lead, closely monitoring Jonas Vingegaard’s efforts before launching a late bid for victory.
Arensman emerged from the pack in the final kilometers and rode a brilliant breakaway to claim the stage win, with Pogacar finishing just two seconds behind Vingegaard. Florian Lipowitz consolidated his third place spot, while Oscar Onley lost touch in the final stages, ultimately securing fourth position.
The Tour de France now heads into its penultimate stage, where riders will face a 184.2km rolling route that favors breakaway specialists. Pogacar remains poised to win his fourth Tour title, with Vingegaard trailing by just four minutes and 24 seconds.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/cycling/articles/c79q9j5z8d0o