In case anyone else is following the Tour de France besides me.
Pogi is a beast.
| Stage | Date | Yellow Jersey | Green Jersey | Polka Dot Jersey | White Jersey | Combativity Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Thu 07/24 | Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) | Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) | Daniel Felipe Martínez (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) | Florian Lipowitz (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) | Ben O’Connor (Team Jayco–AlUla) |
Editor’s note: The editor’s favorite (and fellow Canyon bike rider Mathieu van der Poel, was forced to abandon the race. They said initially it was several days of fighting a cold. Turns out he had pneumonia and was still riding until he was forced to abandon.
Mathieu van der Poel has been forced to abandon the 2025 Tour de France in its final week after being diagnosed with pneumonia.
The Alpecin-Deceuninck cyclist was showing symptoms of a “common cold” for a few days before his condition worsened on Monday, his team said.
“Medical tests revealed that Mathieu is suffering from pneumonia,” Alpecin-Deceuninck added in a statement.
“In consultation with the medical staff, it was decided that he can no longer continue the race. His health is the top priority, and rest and recovery are now essential.
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“Mathieu will be required to rest for at least one full week. After this period, he will undergo further medical examinations to assess his recovery and determine the next steps in his rehabilitation.”
Van der Poel had won Stage 2 on 6 July to briefly wear the yellow jersey, and was in contention for the sprinter’s green jersey, where he was third in the standings.