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Wellens Powers to Stage 15 Win as Pogacar Preserves Four-Minute Tour Lead

A long-range attack by Wellens capped UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s fifth stage win of this Tour.

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Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 13 - Loudenvielle to Peyragudes - Loudenvielle, France - July 18, 2025 UAE Team Emirates XRG's Tadej Pogacar in action during stage 13 REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
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Overview

  • Tim Wellens attacked from a six-man breakaway 43 km from the finish and rode solo into Carcassonne to win Stage 15.
  • Tadej Pogacar finished safely in the main peloton, preserving a 4-minute 13-second lead over Jonas Vingegaard in the general classification.
  • UAE Team Emirates-XRG has claimed five stage victories so far, with successes shared between its leader and support riders.
  • Jonas Vingegaard holds second overall but will need to reduce the deficit as the race shifts into high Alpine terrain.
  • Riders face a rest day on Monday before tackling the grueling Mont Ventoux ascent in Stage 16.