Tadej Pogacar Wins European Cycling Title with 75km Solo Victory in France

Tadej Pogacar continued his remarkable dominance in cycling by winning the 2025 European Road Race Championship with a commanding 75km solo breakaway, mirroring his recent world championship victory. Remco Evenepoel finished second, trailing Pogacar by 31 seconds, while young French cyclist Paul Seixas claimed the bronze. The race, held over a challenging 202.5km course in France's Drôme-Ardèche region, saw Pogacar decisively drop his rivals on the Côte de Saint-Romain-de-Lerps climb. Notably, Jonas Vingegaard, fresh off his Vuelta a España win and considered a pre-race favorite, was unable to keep pace, dropping out of the race well before the finish. Pogacar's performance solidified his status as the preeminent rider of the season, marking his 18th victory and showcasing his strength against top competitors. The race dynamics included strategic moves by Belgium and France to isolate Pogacar, but none could match his solo effort to the finish line.