Pogacar Leads Tour de France with Two Stages Remaining

Tadej Pogacar is on the brink of securing his fourth Tour de France victory, maintaining a commanding lead over Jonas Vingegaard as the race approaches its final stages. After surviving intense attacks in the queen Stage 18, Pogacar entered Stage 19 with a 4:26-minute advantage, a lead he further solidified as UAE Team Emirates controlled the race, virtually confirming his overall win with two days remaining. The penultimate Stage 20 offers a hilly 184km route favoring puncheurs, but with the general classification largely settled, the main contenders are expected to remain cautious. Florian Lipowitz currently holds third place, though Oscar Onley is closing the gap and remains a threat for the podium, while other riders like Primoz Roglic and Tobias Johannessen have seen fluctuating positions. Jonathan Milan has excelled in the points classification, securing a sprint victory in Stage 17 and consolidating his green jersey lead. Throughout the race, safety has been a priority, with Pogacar expressing relief over avoiding crashes during wet conditions on Stage 17.