If you’ve been anywhere near a saddle this July, you already know what went down. Tadej did it again.
With his overall victory at the 2025 Tour de France, Tadej Pogačar, now 26, has officially become a four-time winner of cycling’s most prestigious race—adding this year’s Maillot Jaune to his titles from 2020, 2021, and 2024. And he didn’t just win. He stamped his authority, stage after stage, in a way that made even seasoned pros stop and shake their heads.
This wasn’t just another Tour. This was a rider at the peak of his powers—and the birth of a legend in real time.
From Silent Attacks to Relentless Control
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Tadej Pogačar didn’t just win the Tour de France 2025—He orchestrated it.
In his earlier Tour wins, Pogačar was known for his sudden strikes—quiet, unexpected, almost poetic in their brutality. He’d explode up a climb, leaving fans stunned and rivals gasping. Back then, he was the young gun who lit up the mountains and flipped the script when no one saw it coming.
But this year? He evolved.
He became the guardian of the yellow jersey—not just attacking, but controlling, calculating every move, and dictating the pace of the entire race like a conductor leading a symphony.
He first pulled on yellow in Stage 5, lost it, took it back from Stages 7 through 9, then claimed it for good from Stage 12 to the Champs-Élysées. That’s 10 straight days in yellow. 14 stages total. A level of dominance that says:
This isn’t just a win. This is a statement.
And yet, even in the cold calculation, the strategic brilliance, his joy never faded. The grin after a tough stage, the calm nod before a time trial—he rode with heart.
Like a man in love with the suffering.
Like someone who never forgot why he started riding in the first place.
Because that’s the magic of Tadej Pogačar. Part assassin. Part artist. Entirely unforgettable.
It Looked Easy… But It Was a War
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Watching Pogačar pedal through France, always smooth, always in control—it’s easy to think he made it look effortless. But any cyclist who’s ever bonked on a climb or cracked on the third day of a training block knows:
What Tadej did takes more than legs. It takes mental firepower.
Tour de France isn’t just a test of strength or strategy. It’s 21 days of staying sharp, riding smart, recovering fast, and staying ahead of the game—mentally, physically, emotionally. While rivals came and went, Pogačar stayed locked in. Focused. Ruthless.
He was never just racing against the clock or his competitors. He was racing against the limits of endurance itself.
UAE Team Emirates: The Engine Behind the Legend
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Tadej may be the headline, but his team wrote the playbook.
Of course, no yellow jersey is won alone. UAE Team Emirates delivered a near-flawless campaign—working as one unit to protect Pogačar, set pace when needed, and execute every race plan with clinical precision.
From nutrition to recovery protocols, from bottle handoffs to high-mountain tactics—everything was calculated. And the result? A Tour that will go down in history—not just for Pogačar’s fourth win, but for how complete, how dominant, and how earned it was.
The Legacy Grows
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Born September 21, 1998, Pogačar now holds nineteen General Classification of Grand Tour titles, and four yellow jerseys. He’s rewritten what it means to be a GC rider in the modern era—aggressive, young, versatile, and totally unafraid of taking risks.
But more than the trophies, what makes Tadej special is the way he inspires. To every rider grinding solo into a headwind, chasing a PR, or simply enjoying the road—Pogačar is proof that consistency, resilience, and joy in the process still win races.
Pogačar reminds us that greatness is built—ride by ride, stage by stage, effort by effort.
Where to from here?
That’s the magic question. Tadej’s just getting started—and the rest of us? We get to watch, ride, and be inspired along the way.
Four TDF Tours. 26 years old. And still riding like he’s got something to prove.
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Want to Ride Like Tadej? It Starts with Your Setup
Tadej didn’t get here by luck. Behind his victories are top-tier gear choices, honed by years of testing, trust, and performance at the highest level.
Train Smart at Home: ELITE Justo 2 Smart Trainer
Whether you’re prepping for your next gran fondo or just trying to stay sharp indoors, this is the gold standard.
- Ultra-quiet, realistic outdoor ride feel
- Auto-calibration and sensorless cadence/power tracking
- Compatible with Zwift, Rouvy, MyWhoosh & more
- Plug-and-play setup with pre-installed Shimano 12-speed cassette
Pair it with the Elite Training Mat for noise dampening and a stable, grippy ride space.
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Hydrate Like a Pro
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Elite Fly UAE Team Bottle (2025)
World Tour’s lightest racing bottle. Grippy, easy-squeeze design for race intensity
550ml | 750ml
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Vico Carbon Bottle Cage
Lightweight. Durable. Super secure, even on cobbles. Just 25g.
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LIMITED TDF EDITION:
Want something extra? Check out the Fly TDF Polka Dot & Black Map Bottles – limited edition hydration with Tour de France flavor. See all TDF bottles
Go Full Race Mode with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 9200
The groupset of champions. Tadej’s victories weren’t just powered by grit. He rode the best tech in the peloton, including (common drivetrain recommendation):
COMPACT – HILLY/ENDURANCE (50-34T) |
SEMI-COMPACT – MIXED/FLAT (52-36T) |
| SHIMANO Dura Ace CS-R9200 Cassette 12-Speed | |
| SHIMANO Dure Ace FC-R9200 Crankset – 2X12-Speed (50-34T) | SHIMANO Dura Ace FC-R9200 Crankset – 2X12-Speed (52-36T) |
| SHIMANO Dura-Ace Di2 RD-R9250 Rear Derailleur 12-Speed | |
| SHIMANO Dura Ace Di2 FD-R9250 Front Derailleur – 2X12-Speed | |
Smooth, crisp shifting under pressure. Incredibly light. Race-proven.
Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9270 Disc Brakes
Lightweight, precise, and built to stop fast—even on high alpine descents.
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Helmet of Champions: MET Trenta MIPS
Ventilated, aerodynamic, and MIPS®-equipped for brain protection. Tadej’s choice for long, hot, high-pressure race days. Tadej’s helmet of choice for the Tour—built for speed, comfort, and brain protection with MIPS® tech.
Bonus Picks for Your Kit
Okay—so maybe these weren’t on Pogačar’s bike this July.
But if you’re chasing your own version of yellow—be it a weekend PR, a gran fondo finish, or just a smoother ride home—these picks belong in your kit.
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Shimano SH-RC903 Road Shoes
You know the feeling: That moment when every watt matters.
These shoes are built for that—when you want power, precision, and zero distractions. With a race-ready carbon sole, featherlight upper, and heat-moldable fit, the RC903 wraps your foot like it was born there.
No pressure points. No wasted effort. Just pure connection between you and the bike.
Because great legs mean nothing without the right shoes to back them up.
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Bryton Rider 750 Cyclo Computer
This isn’t just a bike computer—it’s your co-pilot.
GPS navigation to keep you found, touchscreen simplicity that works with gloved hands, and seamless integration with your smart trainer and Shimano Di2.
Whether you’re riding solo at dawn or hitting interval sets with your crew, the Rider 750 lets you see, plan, and control it all—right from your bars.
Think of it as your personal directeur sportif—just without the yelling from the team car.
Ride Like a Champion, Train Like One Too
Tadej Pogačar just carved his name into cycling history with a fourth Tour de France win. At 26, he’s reshaping the sport—but even legends need the right tools.
From turbo trainers to world-class components, you can ride the same setup that powered the Maillot Jaune across France. So whether you’re chasing PRs or climbing your own Col du Tourmalet, the road to greatness starts with the gear that gets you there.
Shop the full Pogačar-inspired collection at Rodalink Singapore.
And remember: Every ride counts.
