Sun Jul 06 11:20:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: Pogačar vs. Vingegaard: Cycling Titans Clash at 112th Tour de France**

**Lille, France -** The 112th edition of the Tour de France is set to kick off this Saturday in Lille, promising a thrilling showdown between cycling superstars Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard. The race, confined entirely within France this year, will feature a challenging route through the Pyrenees and the Alps before concluding in Paris on July 27, marking the 50th anniversary of the finish on the Champs-Élysées.

All eyes are on Slovenian powerhouse Tadej Pogačar, a three-time Tour de France champion, who is seeking a fourth title. He has dominated the sport, winning nine Monuments, the World Championship Road Race, and the 2024 Giro d’Italia. His rival, Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard, is determined to avenge last year’s defeat, but will he measure up to the all-conquering Slovenian?

Vingegaard will be looking to shake off his injury at the Itzulia Basque Country race in Spain that required nearly two weeks of hospitalization. Still, Vingegaard rode to second place in the Tour.

Adding another layer of intrigue is Primož Roglič, now riding for a Red Bull-sponsored team. Roglič hopes to break his Tour de France curse after multiple crashes, but the clock is ticking for the 35 year-old.

The route itself will play a crucial role, starting with a potentially dangerous bunch sprint on the opening stage. The final stage will also be one to watch. Cyclists will tackle the narrow cobbled streets of Montmartre Hill, a challenging finish that could shake up the general classification.

Finally, the US has two riders who will be ones to watch. Sepp Kuss, the 2023 Vuelta a España winner, will be a key support rider for Vingegaard in the mountains. Matteo Jorgenson has been on the team for only two seasons but has already claimed victories at some of the most elite spring races. He finished eighth overall last year at the Tour de France and has been mentioned as a likely contender for first in years to come.

The 112th Tour de France promises to be a captivating battle of skill, strategy, and determination.

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