Overview

• The Slovenian launched his winning move on the ascent to Saint‑Romain‑de‑Lerps and stayed clear to the finish in Guilherand‑Granges.
• Remco Evenepoel secured silver as the main chaser, with 19‑year‑old French rider Paul Seixas taking bronze.
• Spain’s Juan Ayuso initially tried to follow the acceleration but faded to sixth as Slovenia’s Domen Novak and Matevž Govekar provided early support.
• El Economista reported the victory as Pogačar’s 106th career win and his 18th of the season, making him the first Slovenian to take European road gold.
• The outcome continues the season‑long duel with Evenepoel and lines up Pogačar’s next target at Il Lombardia on October 11.