Tadej Pogačar has refused to rule out fighting for more Tour de France stage victories, citing his team’s expectations and his own goals. The Slovenian cyclist won stage 14 of the Tour, his fourth win in the race so far, with an uphill time trial against Jonas Vingegaard. Pogačar expressed that he is not here to make enemies but is focused on winning and securing the yellow jersey.
Pogačar’s team pays him to win, not to give away opportunities, and he believes that taking victories is what is expected of him by his employers. He also emphasized that he has a big team behind him who work every day for his success, and if he were to start giving away opportunities, they would not be happy.
The Slovenian cyclist highlighted that the Tour de France is the biggest race in cycling, and he will do everything necessary to stay ahead of his rivals. He played down the idea that he is untouchable, pointing out that even in previous Tours where he had bad moments, others could still take time on him.
With a comfortable overall lead of 4:13, Pogačar’s focus remains on winning stages and securing the yellow jersey. He emphasized that he needs to be smart and stay concentrated to maintain his gap and keep the yellow jersey. The Tour de France continues with stage wins being crucial for the overall standings.
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