On Sunday, July 27, 2025, Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar was crowned champion of the Tour de France for the fourth time, solidifying his dominance at the top of the cycling world. Despite heavy rain soaking the French capital, Pogačar launched a bold attack on the Montmartre climbs during the final stage, even though he had already secured overall victory.
Throughout the grueling three-week race, Pogačar showcased consistency and versatility, winning four stages, including key mountain and time trial stages. He finished with a commanding 4 minutes and 24 seconds lead over Jonas Vingegaard, who placed second, with Florian Lipowitz rounding out the podium in third.
One of the highlights of this edition was Pogačar’s record-breaking climb of Mont Ventoux during Stage 16, completing it in 54:41, over a minute faster than the previous unofficial record. He also celebrated his 100th professional victory during this tour and reaffirmed his status as the peloton’s leader with wins earlier in the season at prestigious races like Liège–Bastogne–Liège, Strade Bianche, and the Tour of Flanders.
Why is this victory being considered historic?
Because with his fourth title, Tadej Pogačar ties Chris Froome among the cyclists with the most Tour wins and now inches closer to legends like Merckx, Hinault, Induráin, and Anquetil, each of whom won five. His 2025 performance places him firmly in the conversation as one of the greatest cyclists of all time.
With boldness, technical skill, and bravery, even in adverse conditions, Pogačar didn’t just win the Tour de France: he wrote another glorious chapter in cycling history.
