Tour de France 2025: Who Can Dethrone Tadej Pogačar?
Alright, let’s talk about one of the most electrifying topics buzzing in the cycling world right now — the 2025 Tour de France favourites. If you’re a fan of the sport, or just getting pulled in by the drama and grit of the Grand Tours, you’ll know that this year’s race is shaping up to be a serious showdown.
We’re heading into a Tour where legends collide and rising stars look to upset the hierarchy. All eyes are locked on two names: defending champion Tadej Pogačar and two-time winner Jonas Vingegaard. They’ve essentially owned the past four editions, taking two wins apiece. And unless something massive changes, it’s hard to see anyone breaking that cycle. But that’s exactly what makes this year’s race so exciting — the ‘what ifs.’
Let’s start with Pogačar. This guy is on fire. He had a dream 2024 season — not just winning the Tour but completing a rare Giro-Tour double and topping it all with the World Championships. In 2025, he’s already won five out of eight races before even hitting the Critérium du Dauphiné. The only minor question mark? He hasn’t done a ton of stage racing so far. But come on, if anyone can defy convention, it’s Pogačar.
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Then there’s Vingegaard. He’s been more under the radar due to a crash in Paris-Nice earlier this year, but don’t be fooled. His consistency in Grand Tours is almost unmatched — second or better in five of his six starts. He’s methodical, resilient, and laser-focused. If he’s on form by July, we could be in for another epic duel.
Behind them, you’ve got the hopefuls. Remco Evenepoel sits at third in the odds, but he admits he’s not quite at the level of the big two yet. Still, he's been building smartly. Then there's Primož Roglič, who’s got the experience and the firepower but struggled at the Giro. If he finds his rhythm, he could still be a serious wildcard.
Others like João Almeida and Matteo Jorgenson aren’t expected to lead but could sneak into top GC positions while working in support roles. Almeida did it last year and finished fourth. Jorgenson, after a solid eighth last year, is someone who might just surprise us again.
And if you're into long shots, names like Florian Lipowitz and Matthias Skjelmose are hanging in there with huge odds. These are the guys who might not win, but they’ll definitely animate the race.
So, who’s it going to be? Will we see Pogačar storm to a fourth title, or will Vingegaard reclaim his crown? Could a new name finally shake up the podium? The countdown is on, and if one thing’s certain, it’s that this year’s Tour is not to be missed.
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