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Tadej Pogacar delivered a commanding three-week display to secure his fourth Tour de France title in Paris on Sunday, cementing his dominance in the world’s most prestigious cycling event.
Despite Wout van Aert claiming victory on the final stage over the cobbles of Montmartre, Pogacar’s overall lead remained unchallenged as race organisers neutralised timings due to rain, prioritising rider safety.
Pogacar described his emotions as “speechless” following his latest triumph. While Belgian rider Van Aert powered away for a dramatic stage win on the concluding climb, the Slovenian champion had little reason for concern, having already built an insurmountable lead.
He nevertheless gave a spirited effort for the stage win, racing energetically through the rain-soaked streets and entertaining the enthusiastic crowd, many of whom lined the narrow lanes of Montmartre under grey skies.
In a show of mutual respect, Pogacar credited his longtime rival Jonas Vingegaard—this year’s runner-up—for pushing him to greater heights over the years.
“We’ve been racing each other for five years now and have raised each other to a higher level,” he said. Vingegaard, who won in 2022 and 2023, endured two critical setbacks during this edition and finished 4 minutes and 24 seconds behind Pogacar.
Despite being out of general classification contention, Pogacar still joined the breakaway attempt and was in the mix near the Moulin Rouge before Van Aert surged ahead.
Pogacar crossed the line fourth but could celebrate overall victory once more, adding to his previous wins in 2020, 2021, and 2024.
German newcomer Florian Lipowitz delivered an impressive debut campaign, taking third place overall, albeit over 11 minutes adrift of the winner. His closest challenger was 22-year-old Scot Oscar Onley, who narrowly missed out on the podium but claimed fourth after a consistent performance throughout the race.
Ireland’s Ben Healy also stood out, winning a stage and briefly wearing the yellow jersey during a memorable two-day stint. His fearless approach, including a near miss on Mont Ventoux, earned him the public vote for the Tour’s most combative rider.
From the very start in Lille, Pogacar had been the clear favourite. He wasted no time asserting himself, claiming early victories in Rouen and on the Mur de Bretagne during the opening week. His grip on the race tightened further in week two with decisive rides in the Pyrenees.
Vingegaard faltered during the stage five time trial and again on the gruelling ascent to Hautacam, where he lost significant time.
Desperate to claw back the deficit, the Dane launched a bold solo attack over 71 km on stage 18 in the Alps. However, Pogacar stayed firmly on his wheel, neutralising the threat.
The 2025 Tour also witnessed a resurgence of talent and drama.
Dutchman Thymen Arensman impressed for Ineos Grenadiers with two mountain stage wins, although the return of team boss Dave Brailsford—from a stint at Manchester United—was somewhat overshadowed by Filippo Ganna’s early exit due to concussion.
Mathieu van der Poel, another Dutch star, lit up the opening stages with a stage two win and a spell in the yellow jersey, while France’s only win came from Valentin Paret-Peintre on the legendary Mont Ventoux.
Yet, it was Pogacar’s all-round excellence—from the cobbles to the summits—that defined the 2025 Tour de France.
With his fourth crown secured at just 25 years of age, the Slovenian has further etched his name into cycling history.
