Tadej Pogacar knows how to win big. He takes the offense, pushing top riders like Mathieu van der Poel, Mads Pedersen, and Wout van Aert to their limits. At the recent Milan-San Remo, his strategy didn’t quite pay off. But at the Tour of Flanders, with its brutal cobblestone climbs, Pogacar attacked relentlessly. He crossed the finish line alone, a whopping minute ahead of the pack.
It happened on the last ascent up the infamous Oude Kwaremont. Pogacar broke away, leaving Pedersen, Van der Poel, and Van Aert in the dust. The world champion won his second Tour of Flanders and his eighth “monument” – a prestigious one-day race. This win was sweet revenge against Van der Poel, who beat him just two weeks ago at Milan-San Remo.
A Winning Team Effort
Pogacar beamed with pride, praising his team’s hard work. “It was an incredible day, and I’m very proud of what we achieved. We gave it our all, even when things didn’t go as planned.” His teammate Tim Wellens crashed, forcing others to pick up the slack. Pogacar said, “Mikkel Bjerg and António Morgado had to put in extra effort. But we stuck to our plan, and it paid off.”
Embracing the Challenge
Pogacar was thrilled to win in the World Champion jersey. “The crowd was amazing – what an experience! The last 8 kilometers were tough, but it was worth it.” He’s already looking forward to the next challenge: the Paris-Roubaix. “With my current form, I believe I have to try and win. Bring it on!”
Pogacar attacked earlier than planned, on the second-to-last climb up Oude Kwaremont. “I knew I had to make it tough for everyone, wear them down. It’s a long race, and that’s when it gets decided.” The Twitterverse was abuzz with excitement:
.@TamauPogi on his way to his second Ronde! #RVV25 #FLCS pic.twitter.com/v3Elv9Wqft
— Ronde van Vlaanderen (@RondeVlaanderen) April 6, 2025
With the Paris-Roubaix just around the corner, all eyes are on Pogacar. Can he keep his winning streak going? Only time will tell.