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Tadej Pogačar wins stage 13 at Tour de France

Pogačar becomes the youngest rider with 21 stage wins after his time trial victory.

July 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Tour de France 2025: Tadej Pogacar wins again on stage 13 mountain time trial - live

Pogačar's historic win adds to his growing legacy.

Tadej Pogačar captures yet another stage victory at Tour de France 2025

Tadej Pogačar secured a dominant victory at the Tour de France 2025 by winning stage 13, a challenging 10.9km individual time trial from Loudenvielle to Peyragudes. His time of 23 minutes and 0 seconds made him the youngest rider to achieve 21 stage wins in Tour history. Jonas Vingegaard, his closest rival, finished 36 seconds behind, while world ITT champion Remco Evenepoel expressed frustration after falling short of expectations, finishing behind Vingegaard.

Key Takeaways

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Pogačar achieves his 21st stage win in Tour history.

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Vingegaard remains a strong contender despite previous struggles.

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Evenepoel's performance highlights the pressure riders face.

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Pogačar's strategy of using a road bike pays off amid tough decisions.

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The gap between the leaders signals a shift in race dynamics.

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Upcoming stages will further test riders' endurance and strategy.

"This time trial was a quite a big question mark for me."

Pogačar reflects on the uncertainty before his successful performance.

"Yesterday was one of my worst performances and today was one of my best."

Vingegaard shares his mixed feelings about his performance on stage 13.

"I almost blew up in the end but I saw the timer and it gave me an extra push."

Pogačar describes the intense final moments of his winning ride.

"With a normal feeling I should be in the top three on a day like this."

Evenepoel expresses disappointment with his performance and expectations.

Pogačar’s remarkable performance raises questions about the competitive landscape of this year's Tour. The gap between him and Vingegaard suggests a widening divide between the top riders. Vingegaard's ability to rebound from a poor prior performance offers a glimmer of hope, but it remains to be seen if he can consistently challenge Pogačar as the race progresses. Both riders are under pressure as fan expectations rise, particularly with the Tourmalet stage approaching.