Tadej Pogacar completed the Tour de France with a sense of indifference, burdened by his yellow jersey and experiencing a loss of motivation as he neared the end. Despite winning four stages and dominating the competition, he seemed uninterested in further suffering or additional victories. Pogacar reflected on his exhaustion and anticipation for life post-race, indicating a lack of narrative excitement this year compared to previous Tours. His dominance raises questions about his legacy and whether future challengers can contend with his supremacy.
Pogacar's defining trait as a competitor-the aspect that's made him not only a champion but the most feared rider on the road- is his insatiability. For the second time in his illustrious career, Pogacar has won two Tour de Frances in a row. But for the first time, the prospect of winning seems to bore him.
It's been three very long weeks. You're counting down the kilometers to Paris. I can't wait until it's over so I can have some fun things in my life again.
This year's race for the yellow jersey lacked such a narrative hook. It was simple smothering dominance. When this Tour is mentioned a decade from now, it will be between commas, an unremarkable fourth on the growing list of Pogacar Tour victories.
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