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Tadej Pogacar Takes Tour de France Lead with Strong San Luca Ascent

Posted : 01 July 2024

Tadej Pogacar seized control of the Tour de France standings with a decisive move on the second stage, despite facing unexpected resilience from defending champion Jonas Vingegaard, who matched Pogacar's pace despite minimal recent racing due to injury.

 

Pogacar's attack on the ascent of San Luca shook up the favorites, leaving Primoz Roglic and Remco Evenepoel struggling to respond, while Vingegaard stayed firmly on Pogacar's wheel, showcasing his early-season form following a recovery from a serious crash three months prior.

 

Reflecting on the race dynamics, Pogacar acknowledged Vingegaard's strength, noting the Danish rider's ability to stay competitive despite his limited recent racing. Pogacar, aiming to emulate Marco Pantani's dual Giro d'Italia and Tour de France triumph in 1998, remains cautious about maintaining his form throughout the three-week race, especially after competing in the Giro d'Italia earlier in the season.

 

The stage victory went to Tour debutant Kevin Vauquelin, who secured a notable win for his Arkea-B&B Hotels team on the challenging San Luca climb, setting the stage for a shift in focus towards sprint specialists in the upcoming 230.8-km third stage from Piacenza to Turin.

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