As the Tour de France 2025 heads into its most decisive and dangerous phase in the treacherous Alps, Slovenian superstar Tadej Pogačar has once again proven his mettle, controlling the race with the poise and precision of a true champion. Amid rising pressure, one French cycling expert confidently stated: “I don’t think he’ll have a crisis.”
While the Alps are known for breaking even the toughest riders, Pogačar appears unfazed. His calm, calculated efforts on Stage 16 and 17 have allowed him to neutralize rivals and keep the yellow jersey securely on his shoulders — despite aggressive tactics from contenders like Remco Evenepoel and Carlos Rodríguez.
“Pogačar showed the courage of a real champion,” said former pro cyclist and TV analyst Laurent Jalabert on France Télévisions. “He read the race perfectly and made no mistakes. This is the phase where legends are made, and he’s writing another chapter.”
The high-altitude battlegrounds of the Alps — including the legendary climbs of Col de la Loze and Alpe d’Huez — are often where Grand Tours are won or lost. But so far, Pogačar has handled each test with icy control, never overextending, never panicking. His team, UAE Team Emirates, has also shown strategic brilliance, sheltering their leader until the crucial final kilometers.
Despite past setbacks in mountain stages — most notably his dramatic collapse in the 2022 Tour — Pogačar has matured tactically and physically. His steady performance in 2025 suggests he has learned from experience and is riding smarter than ever.
Still the Man to Beat
With only a handful of stages remaining, including the final time trial and a brutal summit finish on Stage 19, all eyes remain on Pogačar. Can he maintain this level under sustained pressure? So far, the answer is a confident yes.
As fans brace for the final Alpine showdowns, the message is clear: Tadej Pogačar is not cracking — he’s conquering.
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