March 22, 2025: Milan-Sanremo
1st Mathieu van der Poel (MVDP)
3rd Tadej Pogačar (Pogi)
Pogačar launched an explosive attack on the Poggio climb, but Van der Poel successfully chased him down with terrifying speed. In the final sprint showdown on Via Carso della Brea after descending, Mathieu van der Poel clinched victory with impeccable timing, leaving Pogačar in third place.
April 13, 2025: Paris-Roubaix
1st Mathieu van der Poel
2nd Tadej Pogačar
It was Pogačar's debut in Paris-Roubaix. With 45km to go, MVDP and Pogačar formed a leading duo, engaging in a monstrous battle. However, Pogačar crashed at the 38km mark before the finish line and suffered a front wheel puncture, forcing him to change bikes and lose time. Van der Poel seized the opportunity and continued his solo ride, achieving a historic third consecutive victory (Hat-trick) in Paris-Roubaix. Pogačar eventually finished second after a valiant chase.
July 6, 2025: Tour de France Stage 2
1st Mathieu van der Poel
2nd Tadej Pogačar
The stage finished with a steep uphill climb in Boulogne-sur-Mer. Van der Poel, the classic specialist, showcased his explosive power and crossed the finish line first. Pogačar chased fiercely but narrowly missed out on victory, finishing second.
July 27, 2025: Tour de France Stage 21
1st Wout van Aert (WVA)
4th Tadej Pogačar
Due to rain, the GC time was neutralized early for safety reasons on the Montmartre circuit in Paris. With the time pressure gone, Van Aert dominated the climb and outsprinted Pogačar to secure the stage victory. Pogačar finished safely within the sprint group, retaining the yellow jersey.
April 12, 2026: Paris-Roubaix
1st Wout van Aert
2nd Tadej Pogačar
With MVDP suffering a puncture and mechanical issues, Van Aert and Pogačar dominated the rough cobblestone sections. They entered the velodrome as the final duo after a fierce battle. In a thrilling sprint finish, Wout van Aert edged out Pogačar to claim his first Paris-Roubaix victory.
July 26, 2026: Tour de France Stage 21
1st Mathieu van der Poel
30th Tadej Pogačar
Pogačar and Van der Poel, wearing the yellow jersey, launched a surprise joint attack on the cobbled climb of Montmartre. In the final 700m, Van der Poel surged ahead of Pogačar and secured the stage victory with a powerful sprint. Pogačar finished safely, achieving his fifth overall Tour de France victory.
(Pogačar's Cruel History)
