A promised two-rider battle fades away as the three-time winner from Slovenia shows his superiority in the Pyrenees—and everywhere else.

Tadej Pogacar reclaimed the yellow jersey with victory on Stage 12 of the Tour de France 2025, conquering the brutal climb to Hautacam. Despite a crash the day before, the Slovenian showed no signs of weakness,

While many wondered if he would be slowed due to a crash Wednesday, Pogačar instead put himself in prime position for his fourth Tour victory.