“Pogacar annoyed and didn’t understand the attack from Visma | LaB, Dutch team responds sharply: ‘Great that he doesn’t’
Tadej Pogacar has expressed frustration over a surprise attack launched by Visma | Lease a Bike during a transitional stage of the Tour de France, claiming he was caught off guard and questioning the tactical sportsmanship of the move.
“It didn’t make sense to me at the time,” Pogacar told reporters. “We were riding steady, and then they just went full gas out of nowhere. It wasn’t a GC moment, so I didn’t really understand the intent.”
But Visma | LaB quickly fired back, defending their decision and brushing off Pogacar’s confusion. “It’s great that he doesn’t understand,” a team spokesperson said sharply. “That means the plan worked. This is the Tour de France — you don’t wait for perfect moments; you create them.”
The incident adds another layer of tension to an already heated battle for yellow, as both teams continue to test each other in tactical skirmishes well beyond the mountain stages. While Pogacar maintains his form, Visma’s strategy seems designed to keep him on edge at every opportunity.
With several key stages still to come, fans can expect more fireworks as mind games and bold moves shape the narrative of this year’s race.
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