"Tadej Pogacar expresses ongoing discomfort yet remains grateful as he clinches his fourth Tour de France victory"
In a heartwarming ceremony on the Champs-รlysees, Tadej Pogacar was crowned the winner of the 2025 Tour de France. The Slovenian cyclist gave a traditional winner's speech at the podium, expressing gratitude to his family, team, fans, and supporters.
Pogacar found this victory to be a difficult one, despite his hefty winning margin. He acknowledged the incredible support from the fans, particularly on the climbs and among the children. The demeanor during the ceremony remained humorous and noncommittal, reflecting Pogacar's characteristic charm.
Pogacar thanked his podium companions, Jonas Vingegaard and Florian Lipowitz, expressing respect for their performances. The podium appearances of Pogacar and Vingegaard mark the most times a single pair of riders have done so, indicating a relationship of respect and enjoyment of racing, not drama.
Pogacar and Vingegaard have stood side by side on the podium for the last five years, a testament to their fierce competition and mutual admiration. Pogacar also recognised the efforts of all his peloton companions, expressing respect for their completion of the race.
The French fans celebrated Pogacar warmly throughout the Tour de France, their cheers echoing through the stages. Even during Stage 21, which ended after heavy rain, the fans on the road were mostly supportive, according to Pogacar.
Pogacar's cycling career has been significantly supported by his family and close friends, although specific family members are not detailed in the search results. He is known to be supported by teammates and friends within the cycling community, and he maintains strong ties to his hometown Komenda in Slovenia where he organizes events.
Pogacar hinted at a possible return in future Tour de France races, leaving cycling enthusiasts eagerly awaiting his next participation. Despite his success, Pogacar expressed some discomfort speaking in front of a large crowd with a microphone, a humble reminder of his down-to-earth personality.
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