Tadej Pogačar Wins Stage 7 of Tour de France 2025, Ties Legends with 19th Career Victory
A Historic Day for the Slovenian Champion
Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) delivered another masterclass on Stage 7 of the 2025 Tour de France, powering to victory atop Mûr-de-Bretagne and securing his 19th career Tour de France stage win. This milestone places the Slovenian superstar alongside cycling greats Mark Cavendish, Bernard Hinault, and Eddy Merckx in the all-time stage win rankings.
Pogačar Strengthens His Grip on Yellow
The decisive move came on the final ascent of Mûr-de-Bretagne, where Pogačar attacked with trademark explosiveness, leaving his rivals trailing in his wake. With the victory, he not only extended his tally of stage wins but also solidified his hold on the coveted Maillot Jaune (Yellow Jersey).
The stage unfolded at a blistering pace, with an average speed of 48.1 km/h, marking it as one of the fastest in Tour history for a stage featuring over 2000 meters of climbing.
Pogačar Claims Green Jersey Too
As if winning the stage and retaining the Yellow Jersey weren’t enough, Tadej Pogačar also took over the Maillot Vert (Green Jersey) as leader of the Tour de France points classification on Stage 7. Thanks to intermediate sprint points and maximum points at the stage finish, Pogačar now leads the competition typically reserved for the fastest sprinters.
Updated GC Standings After Stage 7
After today’s dramatic finish, the General Classification (GC) Top 5 reads as follows:
- Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) — 25h 58′ 04″
- Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike) — 25h 58′ 58″
- KÉVIN VAUQUELIN (ARKEA‑B&B HOTELS) — + 00h 01′ 11″
- JONAS VINGEGAARD (TEAM VISMA|LEASE A BIKE) — + 00h 01′ 17″
See all rankings after stage 7
Pogačar and Vingegaard remain locked in their ongoing Tour de France duel, with the Slovenian holding the jersey on countback.
Chasing History: What’s Next for Pogačar?
This win not only cements Pogačar’s dominance in the 2025 Tour but also raises the tantalizing possibility of him surpassing the all-time stage win record before his career is done. With sprinter Mark Cavendish at 19 and both Hinault and Merckx at 19 as well, Pogačar now shares their place at the summit of stage-winning legends.
A Glimpse at Stage 8
The Tour continues today with Stage 8 from Saint-Méen-le-Grand to Laval (171.4km), a flatter profile that favors the sprinters. While Pogačar will aim to defend both the Yellow and Green Jerseys, eyes will be on the likes of Jasper Philipsen (if fit) and Mads Pedersen for the stage honors.
With his 19th Tour de France stage victory and a double jersey haul, Tadej Pogačar continues to redefine cycling greatness. Stage 7’s win on the iconic Mûr-de-Bretagne was yet another reminder of his tactical brilliance and climbing dominance. As the race heads into flatter terrain, the battle for the overall and points titles remains finely poised.
