Tadej Pogacar has conquered the Tour de France 2025! The final stage, a 132.3-kilometer ride from Mantes-la-Ville to the Champs-Élysées in Paris, promised a thrilling conclusion, and it delivered!
While Pogacar entered the stage with a comfortable lead, the route wasn't just a ceremonial parade. This year's finale included three ascents of the cobbled streets of Montmartre, adding a new dimension to the traditional sprint finish.
Pogacar's Dominance and Groves' Surprise Win
Tadej Pogacar (Slo/UAE Emirates-XRG) finished with an impressive time of 76 hours and 32 seconds, securing his overall victory. Jonas Vingegaard (Den/Visma-Lease a Bike) followed +4 minutes 24 seconds behind, and Florian Lipowitz (Ger/Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) finished third +11 minutes 9 seconds behind.
In Stage 20, Kaden Groves, an Australian sprinter, surprised everyone with a solo victory. Groves broke away and secured the first solo win of his career.
A Unique Final Stage
This year's Tour de France finale was unique, paying tribute to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games by including three climbs up Montmartre hill. This twist injected fresh suspense into the race, making the traditional bunch sprint on the Champs-Élysées far from guaranteed.
The final stage offered a last chance for both breakaway specialists and sprinters to make their mark. The route included three climbs up the iconic Rue Lepic, reaching the Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
- Tadej Pogacar (Slo/UAE Emirates-XRG): 76hrs 32secs
- Jonas Vingegaard (Den/Visma-Lease a Bike): +4mins 24secs
- Florian Lipowitz (Ger/Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe): +11mins 9secs
The 2025 Tour de France concluded with a memorable stage, celebrating Pogacar's victory and offering exciting racing action until the very end.