The two days of Tour de France in Pyrenees set a racing pattern heading into the final week of the Tour de France. Tadej Pogacar dealt a double blow to the general classification after his victories at Pla d’Adet and Plateau de Beille.
In them he opened a striking contrast with regard to his great rival, Jonas Vingegaard, facing the final week. There are three important mountain days left and the final time trial, but Pogacar He earned the income that leaves him as the great patron of the race. He leads the Dane by 3:09forced more than ever to attack after his failed attempt on Sunday.
Off the hook it looks like it will stay permanently Remco Evenepoel in that fight. The Belgian is third, 5:19 behind the leader and has taken a big step towards securing the podium, but he sees how the Tour seems more than ever to be a matter of two. There are days ahead and anything can happen, although the Pyrenees left each runner’s roles very clear.
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Furthermore, they served to consolidate Mikel Landa already Carlos Rodríguez. The Spaniards are fifth and sixth respectively in the general classification and aim for a tight fight for fourth position. This Monday is the second and final rest day and, after that, six exciting days to finish the defining race.
This is the general classification of the Tour de France after the 15th stage
1. Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia/UAE Emirates) 61j 56’24”
2. Jonas Vingegaard (Denmark/Visma-Lease a Bike) at 3’09”
3. Remco Evenepoel (Belgium/Soudal Quick-Step) at 5’19”
4. Joao Almeida (Portugal/UAE Emirates) in 10’54”
5. Mikel Landa (Spain/Soudal Quick-Step) in 11’21”
6. Carlos Rodríguez (Spain/Ineos Grenadiers) in 11’27”
7. Adam Yates (Great Britain/UAE Emirates) in 13’38”
8. Giulio Ciccone (Italy/Lidl-Trek) in 15’48”
9. Derek Gee (Canada/Israel-Premier Tech) at 16’12”
10. Santiago Buitrago (Colombia/Bahrain Victorious) at 16’32”
Source: La Verdad

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