https://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-racing/tour-de-france/tadej-pogacar-person-human-side-cycling-tour-de-france-king
Tadej Pogačar has taken a commanding lead in the 2026 Tour de France after winning Stage 3 from Granollers to Les Angles. This victory places him at the forefront of the general classification, overshadowing key contenders like Jonas Vingegaard and Richard Carapaz. Pogačar’s performance in the Pyrenean mountains is consistent with his strong pre-Tour form, where he dominated the Tour de Suisse. Pogačar’s lead over Vingegaard is now six seconds, with Remco Evenepoel trailing by 15 seconds, making him the favorite to win this year’s Tour.
Key Takeaways
Pogačar’s victory in Stage 3 suggests a strengthening of his bid for the overall Tour de France win.
Market pricing shows an increased likelihood of Pogačar maintaining his lead, with current odds supportive of a YES outcome.
