Tadej Pogacar extended his Tour de France lead with another imperious solo victory on stage 10 to Le Lioran, proving once again why he is the dominant force in professional cycling. The Slovenian rider now leads the race by more than three and a half minutes over longtime rival Jonas Vingegaard, who lost time to other podium contenders on the grueling climbs of the Massif Central.
Over a stage featuring seven categorized climbs, including the first-category Puy Mary Pas de Peyrol and Col de Pertus, Pogacar launched a trademark attack on the penultimate ascent. His latest triumph, however, was met with boos from some roadside fans—a reaction not seen since the dominant days of Team Sky and Chris Froome nearly a decade ago.
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Pogacar Responds to the Boos
“I have haters and haters gonna hate,” Pogacar said after the stage. “To all the booers who are there, they just give more boost to my teammates. They put wood on the fire.” He clarified that “cycling fans are the greatest between all sports” and that “99% of people are cheering,” but he drew inspiration from tennis star Novak Djokovic. “I always think about Novak Djokovic and the great mentality he has because he has had one of the toughest careers getting boos and unnecessary hate because he is the greatest,” Pogacar added.
Impact on the General Classification
Pogacar’s UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammate Isaac del Toro lost time in the fight for the podium, with Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel moving into third place. Vingegaard struggled on the short, steep climbs and finished 12 seconds behind Evenepoel. “I always struggle on short climbs like this,” the Dane admitted. In recent days, Vingegaard revealed he considered walking away from the sport a year ago, highlighting the issue of burnout in the peloton.
Stage 10 Top Finishers Comparison
| Rider | Time | GC Position |
|---|---|---|
| Tadej Pogacar | 4h 30m 21s | 1st |
| Remco Evenepoel | +0s | 3rd |
| Jonas Vingegaard | +12s | 2nd |
| Isaac del Toro | +1m 45s | 4th |
Key Takeaways from Stage 10
- Pogacar extends his Tour de France lead to over 3.5 minutes with a solo win.
- Boos from the crowd fail to deter Pogacar, who channels Novak Djokovic’s mentality.
- Vingegaard struggles on short climbs but remains second overall.
- Evenepoel moves into third place after del Toro loses time.
- Burnout remains a concern as Vingegaard admits past thoughts of quitting.
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