2025 Tour de France S17-S21 stage summary

2025 Tour de France S17-S21 stage summary

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2025 Tour de France Stage 17: MILAN Jonathan Wins Sprint with Ease, MERLIER Blocked by Crash

After the fierce battle on Mont Ventoux, riders were greeted with a relatively relaxed flat sprint stage.

VAN AERT attempted a breakaway but was caught. Near the finish, a crash caused by rain occurred, blocking MERLIER and costing him the chance to sprint. With his main rivals out of contention, MILAN easily claimed the stage victory and strengthened his lead in the points classification.

2025 Tour de France Stage 18: O'CONNOR Solo Victory in Queen Stage, POGAČAR Extends Lead

The most difficult stage of this year’s Tour featured a total elevation gain of 5,450 meters.


Multiple attacks and group splits occurred mid-stage. O'CONNOR launched a decisive attack with 16 km remaining and won solo. Near the finish, POGAČAR and VINGEGAARD attacked and went clear, with POGAČAR gaining another 9 seconds to further solidify his lead in the yellow jersey standings.

2025 Tour de France Stage 19: THYMEM ARENSMAN Claims Victory After Four Attacks

This was the final mountain stage of the Tour. Due to special circumstances, the route was shortened to 93.1 km.


After multiple attacks, THYMEM ARENSMAN managed to distance himself from POGAČAR and VINGEGAARD. He then launched another powerful move and successfully won solo—his second stage victory in this year’s Tour.

2025 Tour de France Stage 20: GROVES Kaden Solo Win, Points Standings Nearly Finalized
This hilly stage offered a prime opportunity for riders outside the yellow jersey competition to go for the win.


GROVES and Romeo broke away successfully, but Romeo crashed on a descent. GROVES seized the chance to go solo and secured the stage victory, completing stage wins in all three Grand Tours.

2025 Tour de France Stage 21: VAN AERT Solo on the Champs-Élysées, POGAČAR Defends Yellow Jersey


Due to weather conditions, the final GC times were recorded 50.3 km before the finish, allowing riders to race freely through the Champs-Élysées circuits. On the third Montmartre climb, VAN AERT counterattacked POGAČAR and went solo, claiming the final stage win. POGAČAR successfully defended his title and took both the yellow and polka dot jerseys.

Final Honors Recap:
Overall Winner (Yellow Jersey): POGAČAR Tadej


Points Classification (Green Jersey): MILAN Jonathan


King of the Mountains (Polka Dot Jersey): POGAČAR Tadej


Best Young Rider (White Jersey): FLORIAN LIPOWITZ


Best Team: Visma


Super Combativity Award: HEALY Ben

Final General Classification Top 3:
 1. POGAČAR Tadej
 2. VINGEGAARD Jonas
 3. FLORIAN LIPOWITZ

Image sources:
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Official media of each team
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