Overview

• The Slovenian countered on the Côte de Saint‑Romain‑de‑Lerps and rode alone for 75 kilometers to win in Guilherand‑Granges.
• He crossed the line 28 seconds ahead of Evenepoel, with French 19‑year‑old Paul Seixas taking bronze at 3 minutes 39 seconds.
• Vingegaard was dropped early on the hilly 202 km route in Drôme‑Ardèche and did not finish.
• The victory adds the European jersey to Pogačar’s 2025 Tour de France and world road titles, cementing his dominance this season.
• He is expected to close his campaign at Il Lombardia later this month in pursuit of a fifth straight win, as Demi Vollering won the women’s race with a solo attack.