Tadej Pogacar Wins European Road Race Title in France

Tadej Pogacar dominated the 2025 European road race championship in France with a powerful 75km solo breakaway, securing the title and adding the European champion's jersey to his recent world champion title and Tour de France victories. Pogacar finished 31 seconds ahead of his main rival Remco Evenepoel, who tried to keep pace but ultimately settled for silver, while French teenager Paul Seixas earned a notable bronze. The race saw significant efforts from other contenders, including Jonas Vingegaard, who was dropped mid-race, and a chase group led by Evenepoel and Seixas that could not close Pogacar's lead. Pogacar's performance further cemented his status as a dominant force in cycling, with his $54 million contract reflecting his value to Team UAE. Evenepoel, despite winning the European time trial gold recently, expressed frustration over team dynamics during the road race but acknowledged the reality of Pogacar's superiority in road events. The cycling community continues to marvel at Pogacar's consistent ability to win decisively, leaving rivals trailing both physically and psychologically.