Tadej Pogacar Makes History on Plateau de Beille | Tour de France 2024 Stage 15 

Again we watch the whole stage and wait for lantern rouge to upload the analysis

6.98wkg for 39 mins at the end of a 5000 metre elevation stage is insane, finally Bjarne Riis's 6.95wkg for 35 mins on Hautacam in 1996 is beaten, also Riis's time came at the end of a stage that was flat besides the last climb. Amazing from Pog.

Almeida droping at almost the start of the climb and finishing 5th. That performance deserves a shout out.

The break away is waste of energy when you have aliens on bikes

Visma played all the cards that they had today....they tried to make the stage as hard as possible to potentially get a repeat of previous Tours where they have been able to put Pog in difficulty. With Pog being just too strong, with Jonas probably not being at 100% and with Visma not having the ideal team at the TdF (missing Kuss) this is the result. Respect to Visma/Jonas for putting everything into the attempt and respect/kudos to Pog for being just too good.

LOL the biggest powerplay move by Pog-Jonas is struggling while Pog casually rides handsfree and pours water on himself 😂😂😂

When Jonas put in that out of the saddle effort and Tadej stuck with him without much apparent effort, I knew Tadej was going to launch. I didn't think he would go that far from the summit though. Jonas does not have the same form as last year, that much is clear, and Tadej is much stronger than last year and seems to be handling heat better (no open Jersey!). Cant wait to see them both at 100%

A general consideration on cycling today: top riders are now able to climb climbs between 8 and 9% gradient at well over 20 km/h; anyone who has ever practiced cycling knows that being in the slipstream of another cyclist going at more than 20 km/h leads to a significant energy saving; the consequence of this is that now only climbs that are consistently 9-10% or more represent a "neutral" battlefield, capable of highlighting pure climbing skills like those of Vingegaard

Just popping in to say that I appreciate the non-sensationalist title today

Pog was going around 20pmh on a 11% climb at the end like nothing. Guy is a monster.

I have to give JV credit, at least he had the balls to try something unlike some other riders.

7 W/kg, for 40 min, after 200 km/5k meters, no fatigue on the top. Nice ride.

Greatest season ever to this point. Rooting for him to keep making history this year, it’s been incredible to watch!

Absolutely amazing performance from Pogi. Jonas said after the stage that it was one of his best performances ever. And yet he loses over a minute. Complete fireworks here again. Visma must be a bit frustrated, as they did almost everything right today. Relay station would have been nice, of course, but they don't have the ideal rider for it this year because of all the absences

Pogi taking 2 minutes from Armstrong yesterday and <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="210">3:30</a> from 98 Pantani - completely out of this world Last 10KM - Pantani <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1698">28:18</a> Jonas <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1527">25:27</a> Pogi <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1458">24:18</a>!! 4 minutes in the last 10KM on attacking 98 Pantani is unreal (also <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="170">2:50</a> for Jonas without draft)

Actually this is what pure science is looking like. Perfect diet perfect genetic perfect training perfekt setting and and mental strength

I’m just amazed he is second in the GC after his crash a few months ago, he must have the heart of a lion! I just Hope he can keep it up. Huge respect to him.

The first 4 riders all broke the previous record on this climb....not just Pogacar....the level of these riders is just so damn high the last few years......with 1 Cannibal leaving few crumbs for the rest....

Lucky enough to get up the mountains today. Super crowds for Bastille Day. Gotta say all these lads fly uphill! Pogi making it look effortless.

어제 정말 재미있었어요. 이렇게 재미있는 뚜르를 다시 보게 될 줄이야...시종일관 페로톤 리드하는 비즈마 보면서 마지막 업힐에서 어택 나오겠다 예상했는데, 역시 교과서적인 어택. 규격외가 있어서 작전이 먹히질 않았네요. 풀 컨디션 요나스였다면 어땠을까라는 생각을 안 할 수는 없지만, 타데이가 멋지게 해냈네요. 요나스도 힘내길. 아직 3주차의 더 고통스럽고 긴 업힐이 남았으니...끝 날 때까지 끝난 게 아니니까.

UAE with 3 riders in the top 6 of the stage. The 10th guy almost 6 minutes down. Insane.

hats off to both all the riders of tdf this year, but this 2 riders is superhuman. they are in different league of their own. thats why this 2 holding the tour in the last 4 years. what ang amazing era of tdf were witnessing.

The year-on-year improvement by everyone (but mostly UAE and pogi) just has to be discussed. How has pogi improved that much compared to the rest of his career? How is vingo at his all-time best despite the injuries?? How is remco in the top 40 all-time and buitrago superior to peak Froome??? Either the w/kg estimate model is wrong or something crazy is going on in the peloton

Visma LAB just perfectly delivered Pogačar to his 3 stage win. Amazing to see such great collaboration across teams. Even Vingegaard chipped in.

Been waiting for this since I missed the stage climbing the ventoux.

Honestly this is just supernatural. I can't believe what Pogi is doing right now. Logically Pogi is declining after 2 tough weeks Tour and the Giro, but he seems to be getting better. He should really go to Vuelta, who's gonna oppose him there? He could do the impossible.

A couple things about this stage: -Jonas looks weird in the polka dot jersey. -I was thinking about all the riders who have gotten sick or have covid. Then I remembered Pogi got covid just prior to the Tour, which in hindsight is probably a blessing in disguise. -Luckily for Pogi it's a sprint stage after the rest day, that way he can jump in the pool all he wants tomorrow.

Deel van de live uitzending op sporza vandaag (zondag) gemist maar met een goeie reden, in een aangename tuin, leuke dieren en superlieve gastheer en gastvrouw gesmuld van een lekkere picknick. En wat er gemist werd kunnen we hier herbeleven. grtjs vanuit ichtegem - oostende

It's amazing to me that people see these riders smashing course records with no obvious signs of extreme fatigue after, and can't immediately surmise that the entire field is doping.

Pogy needs the gap before the alps but hell I’m all in in the dream now he’s doing the triple

Four Cat 1 climbs... crazy. Jonas doing amazing for being in recovery. Was hoping Remco and Primož would've been able to keep it close and competitive.

I think we need a shout out for the unsung heroes of the TDF - the research scientists who’ve come through with the amazing pharmaceuticals that enable performances like this 🎉💪🏻👏🏻 I thought they did an amazing job with EPO in the 90’s but this new stuff is pure nitrous oxide 🔥 Great job nerds! 👏🏻🎖️🎖️🎖️

Visma were brilliant today, they tried everything to wear down Pog, but he is just too strong rn. Probably Pog's best performance on a hot day, after a hard stage on a long summit finish, that's usually the scenario where Pog struggles most, but today he looked invincible.

the juice is working great!!

Pogi is smashing records since years. Either hes under a drug that can not be detected yet or he s truly the best of all times. He wins everywhere, which makes me think he is just talented and genetically superior for cycling.

Having watched cycling for 40 years, I'm getting an uneasy feeling. I can understand the faster climb times with the better bikes and nutrition etc. The watt per kg numbers for the riders are... Explain to me how even an elite athlete can get off a bike after 40 minutes of max effort and be able to breathe comfortably and speak.

Now w this deficit I can see only one way for vingegaard: pull a Landis tourc2006? Froome giro: has to go from approx 100k If he goes on an x hit day, he can get ice water every 5 min, car always there, if alone. If x hot, that constant ice water was big help to Landis They can ask Tom dumalon how fromme did it Greatness today, pogacar. I did not expect such level of greatness.,my error

pog's pace, cadence and visage following jonas while sitting down is scary. Like otherworldly scary. And when jonas turned around after his final attack while dancing and pog was still there, still sitting, oh my god. some anime type shi if you ask me. Like add in some death note/aot style editing, direction and music and you can sell this tdf edition to the kids. I may be clowning but rewind back to <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="298">4:58</a> to <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="355">5:55</a> and its just freaky man namsayin

😂😂😂😂😂 Cycling Highlights will have a field day.

Pogacar wins the giro, tour and vuelta. And of course the OL. There is no stopping him apparantly.

As a casual fan, I don't really care if Pogacar is doping or not, his cycling style is cool to watch and good for the sport. And the fact that there are still Vinagard and Remco to challenge him that's the TDF I want to watch

Pogi is at a different level right now

Pog is so good

We need those edm insta reel edits Patrick !!

every sport is doped up. I don't care, I come here for the spectacle of it all!

Three big things going on. Altitude training has become much more scientific with less guess work. Heat management is now standard with heat training and much more effort put into keeping athletes cool before and during the stage and 3) fueling has been increased by a LOT. Some WT pros are consuming 140g of carbs per hour

Jonas is pulling out his best numbers ever. There is nothing wrong with him. Yes he had a crash but he wouldn't be there and the team wouldn't be killing themselves for him if he was subpar. He's riding better numbers than 2023. It's just that UAE have used the reverse of what JV have been doing to Tadej, learning how to crack him, Tadej and UAE has learned what cracks him and trained to counter it. He's in recent interviews saying this (he's tweaked his training for the types of stages that normally break him). He's learned to stay cool, he's fueling better, he's just BETTER than Jonas is. It also wouldn't suprise me to hear UAE and Tadej used the Giro, especially the way the team rode, as a training excercise for the TdF People need to accept this and stop dismissing what Tadej is doing, he's immense. They both are to be fair. Jonas in the past has benefited from Tadej having bad days and really putting the hammer down when he has, this year, he's not having any of note

THE KING IS BACK THE KING IS BACK THE KING IS BACK@@@@@@@@@

it's clear how bad visma is missing GC Kuss

I would like to see something that has never happened so far in professional cycling, something that is considered impossible, winning tour giro and vuelta in the same year, he's the one who can try and make it!!

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="114">1:54</a> wild Patrick cameo

Pog slayed the hammer and he seemed pretty composed before and after his final attack. Perhaps the earlier losses for Vingegaard, that were better than he expected, came at the cost of a huge effort from the Dane and we're seeing a more accurate picture of where he is in relation to his rival. Now, it must be said. We've been hearing for a year that Vingegaard had a better team last year. Now UAE has 3 riders on top 10 and even Soudal has 2 while Visma only has Jonas as of today. Non-GC Kuss is something we miss dearly.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="323">5:23</a> Pog is just 🍿

From what we saw on Friday, I’d say the biggest danger to Pogi, is him crashing out in the bunch sprint on Tuesday.

I can honestly respect this from Visma and JV more rather than just waiting for Pog to attack (which he will do even if he doesn't need to 😂) This shows they have confidence in JV's form. And it's probably the best stage to do so. It's hot, UAE rode a hard race in the previous stage, climb suits Jonas, worth the shot. Respectable performance from Jonas but this is Pog's year.

if it seems too good to be true.... it is

Strong battle from TVL! But Pogacar is even stronger, great stage, epic battle!

The time gaps on this stage look like GC standings after a week long stage race. NUTS

Whn you climb like pogacar dud, after 2 weeks of continuous racing is crazy

Well done Tadej! And Jonas. For Visma Team watching Tadej pour water on himself hands free, must have been heartbreaking.

What a crazy weekend.

pogi looks so strong and fresh even with that huge effort. I know vingegaard is not fully fit but damn he looks weak and putting on a few kgs surely doesn't seem like the worst idea

Great to see Tadej in top form. Never have cared for elves.

Not gonna lie. This is how I like to see TP. Post race interview he looked quite relaxed. With this impressive win TP looks good. Although yes, it would not be wise to start counting your chickens just yet.!

At this point i am just praying its the good old stuff rather than motors.

Thank you to Visma and Vingegaard for trying. Its so rare in cycling. Most teams and riders wait and wait and never do anything. Congrats to Pogi.

Bro is on that good gear

I’d say that was what you call conclusive.

incredible who on this earth would have thought pogacar would win the TDF. incredible surprise wow, so thrilling.

“The last thing I’ll say for the people that don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics, I’m sorry for you. I’m sorry you can’t dream big and I’m sorry you don’t believe in miracles...” -Lance Armstrong.

Visma v UAE. JV v The Pog. The Queen's stage on Bastille Day. The Pog looking completely majestic, which seems fitting... 👑 M 🦘🏏😎

Great recap, podcast days review excellent as always

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="326">5:26</a> this man is unstoppable this year. If only Jonas knew the disrespect happening on his wheel 🤣

guys.....look, you need to talk about the white elephant in the room here. 7.4Watts/kg for 40 minutes. Why does no one want to even talk about this. He has improved more then 10% above the numbers produced by Pantatini and Lance and others. I want to believe, but it is such a dominate performance that it has taken the fun right out of the sport. Even the other riders are snickering and saying they are not even remotely close. There is not one other endurance sport in the world that has improved by that much in the last 10-20 years. in the 90s we were already at human limits. You two seem clearly very bright and informed. This was a ridiculous performance. The sport is no fun to watch when this is so in your face! You two are great by the way. Just rattled after watch this circus show the last few days.

Today Pogi GOTCHA!!! 🤙🤙🤙🇸🇮💛🇫🇷

Ya gotta love an Almeidada.

Made it look easy

Game Over

E.T. Strikes again he is the only person who can make a bicycle fly with no effort Only seen that once before and I never thought I would see him return in human form as Tadej Pogacar

Was this arguably the best climbing performance of all time? It seemed absolutely wild with the time gaps.

Why are people still dwell on the doping past decades ago? Can they not differentiate that today bikes are more modern with state of the art components? Not to mention, pricey for us common people? hehe. Also, good nutrition plus training and most importantly, unique human capability. The competitiveness and the will to excel and win can drives adrenaline to the max. So, just enjoy the show without malice and let the UCI do their work on doping.

These guys are riding so much quicker than those in the Armstrong era who were doping up to their eyeballs. Honest question; are the marginal gains from aero kit and better science really making that much of a difference or is there anything else going on?

Pogi always thanking his team mates every stage win. What a sweet boy.

Pog is unreal!!

Not a terrible choice for TVL to try for one last time. If they can't break Pogi here then everyone just chill for the rest of the tour why not.

Looks like we're back in 2021 when JV could sort of stay with Pog but couldn't beat him... Wonder if TP is going for treble this year... I think he should... Good luck to all riders stay safe.

Pogacar is a maniac.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="355">5:55</a> why is Tadej bullying a kid with scoliosis?

J.Vingegaard: "I don't think he (Tadej) was better on the Plateau de Beille, but I was just not as good." Was this fair and humble to say?? Now I'm even more glad Pogi destroyed him.

¡Felicidades a Pagacar! excelente ciclista

Bravo Tadej! 🇵🇱

Clean and credible no doubt😂😂😂😂

I'd be thrilled if Landa podiumed.

Gianetti knows how to juice up his riders.

Doped to his eyebrows

Amazing how 28mm wheels and carb gels made those young athletes up to 2 minutes faster than lance. Great clean times we have.

Joke's on Pogacar. Visma expected to lose 3 minutes on today's stage and be at least 10 minutes down in the general classification. Trust the plan /s

tadej unstoppable

The goat 🐐🇸🇮

Really wish vin was fully healthy. Podecar looks to be at his best fitness of his career, would love to see them dual both at full fitness