Tadej Pogacar stormed Stage 7 of the Tour de France on Friday, reclaiming the overall lead with a breathtaking burst up the iconic Mur de Bretagne. In a day where temperatures hit 30°C, his strategy shone through as he notched his 19th career stage win—an absolute treat for cycling fans! 🚴
Visma's Jonas Vingegaard put up a fierce fight, finishing just a few seconds behind Pogacar, while Briton Oscar Onley grabbed third after a dramatic nine-rider pile-up in the finale. The duel was intense yet fair, demonstrating why the Tour de France is revered in the world of cycling.
The overall standings are heating up too. Remco Evenepoel remains in solid second overall at 54 seconds after a sixth-place finish, while French star Kevin Vauquelin continues his impressive run, cheered on by enthusiastic fans—so much so that a hot-air balloon boasting his face even floated above the peloton!
More than just a race, this stage was a vibrant celebration of talent and determination. Pogacar remarked, "It was super hot today, and super fast but we had a plan and we stuck to it," setting the tone for the rest of the Tour. Evenepoel added, "The Tour de France isn't over yet," hinting at more thrilling action ahead.
Amid festive crowds in Brittany—with scenic villages, the majestic Sillon beach, and chic seafront lanes—the stage has once again proven that cycling is not just a sport, but an electrifying spectacle that unites fans from all walks of life.
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