What a first step! Indeed, this Saturday, it was the big departure of the 112nd edition of the Tour de France In Lille, who saw, after 189 kilometers of racing marked by many twists and turns like falls or borders that have trapped Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) ou Primoz Roglic (Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe), the victory of the Belgian sprinter of training Alpecin-DECEUNINCK, Jasper Philipsenwho won his tenth victory over the Tour de France At only 27 years old! The big favorite of this 112nd edition, Tadej Pogacarwas found in the first group and was therefore not trapped by the borders. The world champion spoke after the race.
Video – Tadej Pogacar at a press conference
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“We thought there would be breaks …”
After this stage run at an extreme average speed (47.5 km/h on average), the world champion said: “It was a hectic day, we thought there would be breaks at the end, but Tim Wellens and I were in front of the good job of the whole team. From the zero kilometer, we were in front and it paid for us. I am happy that the first day was finished and that we could spend something else. It remains nine days of rest, then we leave, but first, we focus on these nine days”concludes Tadej Pogacar After this first stage of Tour de France 2025.
