Pogacar wins 14th stage of Tour de France, extends overall lead

Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar secured a decisive victory on the Tour de France’s 14th stage, a steep mountain route that finished in the high‑altitude village of Les Deux Alpes. The 28‑year‑old rider launched a late‑stage attack on the final climb, breaking away from the peloton and holding off his rivals to take the win. The move not only earned him the stage title but also extended his overall lead in the general classification.

The stage, known for its punishing gradients and unpredictable weather, saw Pogacar’s team control the pace from the front, setting up the attack in the last 10 kilometres. Jonas Vingegaard, the defending champion from Denmark, was left chasing but could not bridge the gap. Pogacar’s time advantage over Vingegaard increased to several minutes, tightening his hold on the yellow jersey as the race enters its final week.

With the mountain stages behind him, Pogacar’s margin now puts him in a strong position to defend his overall lead. The Danish rider will need to focus on time‑trial stages and any remaining climbs to keep his challenge alive, while Pogacar’s performance underscores his dominance in the current Tour.