{"id":155068,"date":"2025-07-11T23:19:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T23:19:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/tour-de-france-the-only-moment-of-concern-this-week-almost-perfect-for-pogacar-i-hope-nothing-is-broken\/"},"modified":"2025-07-11T23:19:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T23:19:37","slug":"tour-de-france-the-only-moment-of-concern-this-week-almost-perfect-for-pogacar-i-hope-nothing-is-broken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/tour-de-france-the-only-moment-of-concern-this-week-almost-perfect-for-pogacar-i-hope-nothing-is-broken\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France: The only moment of concern this week (almost) perfect for Pogacar: &#8220;I hope nothing is broken.&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div data-section=\"articleBody\">\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">The \u00a0Tour de France\u00a0 is an annual cycling event that captivates millions around the world, combining heart-stopping \u00a0competition\u00a0 with breathtaking landscapes. As the riders transition from the scenic \u00a0North\u00a0 towards the \u00a0central massif\u00a0 of the Pyrenees, the excitement builds. On Thursday, the battle will heat up at \u00a0Hautacam\u00a0, marking a critical point in the race. This year has seen an extraordinary lineup of cyclists, incredible victories, and unexpected challenges.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__listing\">\n<p>To know more<\/p>\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__listing-body\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__listing-item\">\n<article class=\"ue-c-cover-content ue-c-cover-content--media2of9-from-desktop ue-c-cover-content--s-from-mobile ue-c-cover-content--media-size2of9-from-desktop ue-c-cover-content--media-right-from-desktop has-byline has-image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-cover-content__body\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-cover-content__media\">\n<figure class=\"ue-c-cover-content__figure\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-cover-content__img-container\">\n                  <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\"  data-><source type=\"image\/jpeg\"  data-><\/source><br \/>\n                  <\/source>\n                  <\/picture>\n                <\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"ue-c-cover-content__main\">\n<header class=\"ue-c-cover-content__headline-group\">\n                <span class=\"ue-c-cover-content__kicker\">Tour de France.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"ue-c-cover-content__headline\">Pogacar adds and continues on the Brittany wall<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"ue-c-cover-content__list-inline\">\n<ul class=\"ue-c-cover-content__byline-list\">\n<li class=\"ue-c-cover-content__byline-item\">\n                    <span class=\"ue-c-cover-content__byline-name\"><span class=\"hidden-content\">Drafting: <\/span>Lucas S\u00e1ez-Bavo<\/span>\n                  <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>          <span class=\"hidden-content\">Pogacar adds and continues on the Brittany wall<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/article>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">In \u00a0Lille\u00a0 last Saturday, \u00a0Jasper Philipsen\u00a0 showcased his sprinting prowess, winning decisively. Meanwhile, \u00a0Tim Merlier\u00a0 also claimed victory as the race progressed towards \u00a0Dunkerque\u00a0. With the diverse roster of winners\u2014including \u00a0Pogacar\u00a0, \u00a0Van der Poel\u00a0, and \u00a0Ben Healy\u00a0\u2014the excitement has reached a fever pitch. As the race unfolded, Pogacar seized the lead at \u00a0Saint-M\u00e9en-Le-Grand\u00a0, closely followed by \u00a0Tim Wellens\u00a0 in the sprint competition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">Pogacar&#8217;s performance this year suggests a clear trajectory towards his fourth Tour de France victory, all before his twenty-seventh birthday. However, approaching the pivotal \u00a0Brittany Wall\u00a0, Pogacar faced an unexpected setback. His teammate, \u00a0Joao Almeida\u00a0, found himself in a disturbing crash\u2014a crucial blow to the team as Almeida was expected to play a pivotal role in the mountainous stages ahead.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"ue-c-article__media ue-c-article__media--image\">\n<div class=\"ue-c-article__media-img-container ue-l-article--expand-edge-right-until-tablet ue-l-article--expand-edge-left-until-tablet\">\n      <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\"  data-><source type=\"image\/jpeg\"  data-><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" class=\"ue-c-article__image lazyload\" alt=\"Pogacar and Vingegaard, in the Sprint of the Brittany Wall.\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1752275974_300_Tour-de-France-The-only-moment-of-concern-this-week.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n      <\/source><br \/>\n      <\/source>\n      <\/picture>\n    <\/div><figcaption class=\"ue-c-article__media-caption\">\n<p><span class=\"ue-c-article__media__description\">Pogacar and Vingegaard, in the Sprint of the Brittany Wall.<\/span><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-source\"><span class=\"ue-c-article__media-author\">Tour de France<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">Despite the challenges, Pogacar is expected to finish the upcoming stages with a lead over his main competitor, \u00a0Vingegaard\u00a0. As the French national holiday approaches, the tour features an unprecedented stage filled with steep climbs, testing the endurance and tenacity of all competitors. With \u00a04,400 meters\u00a0 of elevation, the stage on July 16 promises to be brutal. Yet, Pogacar remains cautious, acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the race and the potential strategies of \u00a0Vingegaard&#8217;s team\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ue-c-article__paragraph\">As the competition intensifies, it is a truth universally acknowledged that in the \u00a0Tour de France\u00a0, anything can happen. The past has shown how quickly fortunes can change. With exceptional talent on display and unpredictable elements at play, the coming days will be critical in determining who reigns supreme in this year&#8217;s edition of the world&#8217;s most iconic cycling race.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The \u00a0Tour de France\u00a0 is an annual cycling event that captivates millions around the world, combining heart-stopping \u00a0competition\u00a0 with breathtaking landscapes. As the riders transition from the scenic \u00a0North\u00a0 towards the \u00a0central massif\u00a0 of the Pyrenees, the excitement builds. On Thursday, the battle will heat up at \u00a0Hautacam\u00a0, marking a critical point in the race. 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