Tour de France 2025 in Chaos: Jonas Vingegaard Attacks Pogacar Twice on Super Bagnères, Triggering Unbelievable Race Twist That Leaves Experts Scrambling
The cycling world witnessed one of the most shocking moments in recent Tour de France history during Stage 14 on the brutal slopes of Super Bagnères. Jonas Vingegaard, who had only just returned to racing after months recovering from a serious injury, defied all expectations by launching two bold attacks directly at his biggest rival, Tadej Pogačar. The spectacle left fans, commentators, and fellow riders stunned as the stage unraveled into one of the most unpredictable scenarios in Grand Tour racing.
When the peloton approached the Super Bagnères climb, most expected Vingegaard to play it safe. After all, he had missed key parts of the season due to injuries sustained earlier in the year, and his comeback was still considered fragile. But instead of sitting back, Vingegaard went on the offensive. He first accelerated sharply halfway up the climb, forcing Pogačar to respond. The Slovenian, known for his explosive climbing, countered the attack with his usual finesse, seemingly neutralizing the threat.
However, in a twist that no one anticipated, Vingegaard launched a second attack just minutes later—this time with even more determination. The move caught Pogačar slightly off-guard and forced him to dig deep into his reserves to stay close. But the drama didn’t stop there. Seeing the two favorites clash, other GC (General Classification) contenders seized the moment to jump into the fray. Teams like INEOS Grenadiers, Bahrain Victorious, and UAE Team Emirates sent their riders forward, turning the Super Bagnères climb into a chaotic, all-out battlefield.
What unfolded was a tactical puzzle no one could have predicted. The pace exploded. Time gaps between groups stretched and collapsed within seconds. Riders who had no intention of leading suddenly found themselves at the front. Breakaway groups dissolved, alliances shifted mid-climb, and support riders were thrown into panic, trying to calculate new strategies on the fly. The traditional script of leader vs. leader was thrown out the window.
By the time the riders reached the summit finish, the overall classification had been completely shaken up. Several outsiders gained precious time, while favorites like Pogačar and Vingegaard were left questioning whether their aggressive moves had paid off or backfired. The cycling village was buzzing with speculation. Had Vingegaard overplayed his hand? Did Pogačar let the chase become too chaotic? And more importantly, how would this stage affect the race moving forward?
Immediately after the stage, experts from around the world rushed to reanalyze the situation. Cycling analysts, team directors, and retired pros took to social media, TV broadcasts, and podcasts, trying to make sense of what had just happened. Some called it reckless racing. Others praised it as one of the boldest tactical gambles in Tour de France history.
What’s certain is that this stage has blown the Tour wide open. With several mountain stages still to come and time trials looming, no one can confidently predict who will stand in yellow on the Champs-Élysées. Fans now eagerly await the next moves from both Vingegaard and Pogačar, knowing that this year’s Tour is officially unpredictable.
As one veteran commentator put it: “This wasn’t just a race. It was a chess match gone wild, and the pieces are still flying.”
