Pogacar Extends Tour Lead with Dominant Stage 14 Win

Pogacar dominates the Vosges terrain

Tadej Pogacar rode away from the field on a 155 km mountain stage that threaded through the Vosges near the German‑Swiss border, crossing the line 38 seconds ahead of his UAE Team Emirates‑XRG teammate Isaac del Toro. France’s teenage rider Paul Seixas of Decathlon CMA‑CGM settled for third, finishing level with Isaac, while Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard of Visma‑Lease a Bike fell to fourth, 44 seconds behind. The route wound past cheering crowds on Le Markstein, where fans lined the narrow roads to watch the leaders battle the ascent.

Vingegaard’s comeback stalls

Vingegaard entered the three‑week race in his best shape since a severe crash in 2024 and has twice lifted the yellow jersey, in 2022 and 2023. After setting a fierce pace a few kilometres earlier, he briefly held Pogacar’s wheel when the Slovenian launched his decisive attack with roughly eight kilometres remaining. Pogacar’s high cadence and sustained power proved once more to be superior, leaving Vingegaard 4 minutes 30 seconds behind in the overall standings.

Overall standings and jersey holders

The general classification now shows Pogacar holding a commanding lead, with Vingegaard trailing by 4:30. Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel of Red Bull‑Bora‑Hansgrohe remains third, a further five minutes and four seconds back. In the secondary competitions, Denmark’s Mads Pedersen of Lidl‑Trek keeps the green sprint jersey, while Pogacar wears the King of the Mountains award.

What this means for the final week

With four stage victories already notched, Pogacar is closing in on a historic five‑win tally that would tie him with legends such as Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Induráin. The Slovenian’s dominance on the alpine sections has already tightened the fight for the yellow jersey, leaving rivals little room to rewrite the narrative. As the Tour heads toward the Pyrenees and Alps, the current gap suggests that Pogacar’s bid for a joint‑most‑successfull Tour career is well underway.

“Thanks to all the fans who came to the side of the road,” Pogacar said afterward, emphasizing how the crowd’s presence added an extra surge to his performance. The host of supporters on the mountain top left an indelible mark, a moment he described as unforgettable and a true boost for the peloton.