“We are not obligated to attack,” was how Tadej Pogačar described his team’s strategy going into stage 14 and the first summit finish of the 2024 Tour de France - but attack the Slovenian duly did, cementing his overall advantage with a spectacular solo victory at Pla d’Adet.
Just three days after arch-rival Jonas Vingegaard managed to outsprint the UAE Team Emirates rider at Le Lioran, seemingly turning the tables on Pogačar, the Tour leader then dramatically reversed the race momentum in the Pyrenees once again.
