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Patrick Fletcher

'He was maybe surprised I did that'– Paul Seixas' teammate explains glare he received from Tadej Pogačar at Tour de France after trying to take over pacing

ALPE D'HUEZ, FRANCE - JULY 25: (L-R) Nicolas Prodhomme of France and Paul Seixas of France and Decathlon CMA CGM Team compete climbing to the Col du Galibier (2642m) during the 113th Tour de France 2026, Stage 20 a 170.9km stage from Le Bourg d'Oisans to Alpe d'Huez 1842m / #UCIWT / on July 25, 2026 in Alpe d'Huez, France. (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images).

Nicolas Prodhomme (Decathlon CMA CGM) has downplayed any hint of malice in the stare he received from the Tour de France winner-in-waiting Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) on the Col de Sarenne towards the end of stage 20.

It was one of the most striking images of the Tour so far, Pogačar sauntering up alongside Prodhomme and turning to look him in the eyes for a good few seconds as he slipped back following an acceleration at the head of the small yellow jersey group.

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