Defending champion Tadej Pogacar goes to the Tour de France 2025 as a home -high favorite. Hardly anyone believes that the Slovenian can be beaten at the most important bike race of the year. Also total energy driver Steff Cras fears: No matter what Jonas Vingegaard will do, it will not be enough.
Does Jonas Vingegaard have a chance against Tadej Pogacar on the 112nd Tour de France? This question arises not only the cycling fans in the run-up to the big loop, but also the other drivers. Steff Cras is one of them. The Belgian professional of the Total Energy team has a clear answer to this question.
“I think it’s hard [Pogacar zu schlagen]”said Cras in an interview with the portal” Cyclinguptodate “.
During the Dauphiné general rehearsal, it was clear how the balance of power is distributed, the Belgian explained. “I think even if he [Vingegaard] Perhaps it can still improve by five percent or so will still not be enough to beat Pogacar. “
Cras: Pogacar will be even stronger at the Tour de France
Cras is also convinced that the Slovenian dominator will present itself even better on the tour than at the Dauphiné. “I think its shape has improved again. So it will be difficult for Vingegaard to beat him,” said the Belgian, who will be fighting his third tour of France this year and starts with great ambitions as the 16th of the previous year.
The most excited duel between Pogacar and Vingegaard determines the headlines around the tour this year. It remains to be seen whether the Dane can stand up to his Slovenian adversary. The fact is: On paper, the two -time winner is more likely to meet the route with its many meters of altitude.
However, the fact is: Pogacar is in the form of his life and showed no weakness in numerous spring classics. Hardly anyone believes that it will be vulnerable at the highlight of the season at the highlight of the season.