In a stunning climax to cycling’s most prestigious race, Tadej Pogacar crushed his older, fellow Slovenian Primoz Roglic in the last stage before the largely ceremonial finish in Paris on Sunday. The Tour has gripped Slovenes since Roglic won Stage 4, then became the first Slovenian rider to wear the yellow jersey after Stage 9. Pogacar will be the first rider from Slovenia to win the Tour. Most Slovenes were convinced – wrongly – that the much more experienced Roglic was likely to come out as the winner. He liked soccer instead, but cycling appeared almost by accident as his elder brother started training with a local club.

Source: Manila Times September 20, 2020 16:07 UTC