'He’s missing a little bit compared to other Tours' - Tadej Pogačar observes Jonas Vingegaard's weaknesses at Tour de France
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Key Points:
- Tadej Pogačar dominated stage 14 of the Tour de France with a solo victory on the Col du Haag, extending his overall lead to 4:30 over rival Jonas Vingegaard, making a fifth Tour win highly likely barring disaster.
- Despite Pogačar's praise for Vingegaard's performance, he believes the Danish rider is not as strong as in previous years, though Vingegaard remains a serious contender on upcoming mountain stages.
- Pogačar continues to race aggressively rather than defensively, motivated by his team's efforts, unpredictable nature of cycling, and a desire to honor the fans, rejecting conventional conservative strategies.
- The Slovenian rider noted an improvement in his morale compared to previous years, attributing it to recent strong performances and support from his partner, and expressed confidence heading into the crucial time trial and Alpine stages next week.
- Pogačar remains cautious about the challenges ahead but is optimistic about maintaining his form and continuing to compete for stage wins and overall victory through the remaining days of the Tour.
