In a breathtaking display of climbing mastery, Tadej Pogacar reinforced his Tour de France dominance during Saturday's mountain stage, while Australian rider Kaden Groves stole the show with a perfectly timed sprint finish.
Pogacar's Mountain Masterclass
The Slovenian phenom delivered another textbook performance in the high mountains, attacking decisively on the final climb to extend his overall lead. Pogacar's relentless pace dropped all rivals, proving once again why he's considered the most complete rider in modern cycling.
Groves' Sprinting Brilliance
Meanwhile, Alpecin-Deceuninck's Kaden Groves emerged victorious from a chaotic bunch sprint after surviving the day's early climbs. The 25-year-old Queenslander demonstrated perfect positioning in the final kilometers, outmaneuvering seasoned rivals to take his first Tour de France stage win.
Key Moments from the Stage
- Pogacar gained 1:38 on main rival Jonas Vingegaard in GC battle
- Groves becomes third Australian stage winner this Tour
- Early breakaway caught within final 10km after valiant effort
- Several sprint contenders dropped on category 2 climb
The peloton faces another mountainous challenge tomorrow as the race enters its final week, with Pogacar looking increasingly unstoppable in his quest for a third Tour de France title.
