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Tadej Pogacar Aims for Fifth Tour de France Win as Race Begins in Barcelona
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First reported by Mako · Jul 3, 2026
What happened
The 2025 Tour de France begins in Barcelona with 184 cyclists racing 3,333 km over 21 stages. Tadej Pogacar aims for his fifth win, while Jonas Vingegaard is also a top contender. The race ends on July 26 in Paris.
- 01The 2025 Tour de France starts July 6 in Barcelona with 184 riders from 23 teams.
- 02The race covers 3,333 km over 21 stages, including 8 mountain stages and 2 time trials.
- 03Total climbing elevation is 53,950 meters, with 5 summit finishes.
- 04Tadej Pogacar aims to match the record with his fifth Tour de France victory.
- 05Jonas Vingegaard arrives in strong form as a major contender.
- 06The race concludes on July 26 on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
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