2025 Men’s Tour de France Contenders Power Rankings. Is the Race for Yellow Wide Open?….
Here’s a comprehensive Power Ranking of the 2025 Tour de France general classification (GC) contenders, plus expert insight on whether the race for yellow is truly wide open:
Formidably strong, fresh off a dominant Critérium du Dauphiné with multiple stage wins .
Bookmaker favorite at 9/20, given his Giro–Tour double in 2024 and continued dominance .
Slight concern: high race load this season, though it hasn’t affected his performance yet.
2. Jonas Vingegaard (Visma‑Lease a Bike)
Two‑time Tour winner with consistent podium finishes .
Showed renewed aggression at Dauphiné, launching bold early attacks — runner-up there to Pogačar .
Bookies place him at ~5/2, representing the only real threat to Pogačar .
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Next‑tier Threats
3. Remco Evenepoel (Soudal‑QuickStep)
Strong time‑trialist but less consistent in high mountains; likely aiming for podium with room for surprises .
Odds around 14/1, indicating a long shot but respected .
4. João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates‑XRG)
In excellent form: victories at Basque Country, Romandie, and Tour de Suisse .
Might support Pogačar or chase his own top‑5/10 finish. Odds approx 25/1 .
5. Primož Roglič (Red Bull‑BORA‑Hansgrohe)
Former Grand Tour champion, yet form and fitness remain uncertain after injuries .
Could be sleeper, but unlikely podium contender right now.
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Wild Cards & Dark Horses
Matteo Jorgenson (Visma): Rising American, back-to-back Paris–Nice winner, likely key domestique with top‑10 GC potential .
Carlos Rodríguez (INEOS): Strong climber aiming for top‑5; a true GC hope from INEOS .
Enric Mas (Movistar), Simon Yates (Visma), Florian Lipowitz, delving into top‑10 and breakaway roles .
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Race for Yellow: Wide Open?
● **Duel or dynastic rivalry?**
Consensus points to a renewed Pogačar vs. Vingegaard showdown, the pair dominating build-up races . Bookies heavily favor Pogačar, with Vingegaard his strongest challenger.
● Is there a chance for outsiders?
Yes — Almeida, Evenepoel, Rodríguez, and Jorgenson have the horsepower. But to win yellow, Pogačar or Vingegaard must falter — something no one else is currently favored to trigger.
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Summary Power Rankings (GC Favorites)
Rank Rider Notes
1 Tadej Pogačar In form; favored by odds.
2 Jonas Vingegaard Strong, aggressive; top challenger.
3 Remco Evenepoel Podium threat, inconsistent climber.
4 João Almeida Strong current shape, role fluid.
5–7 Roglič, Rodríguez, Jorgenson Dark horses/top‑10 hopefuls.
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Final Take
The 2025 Tour de France GC race is shaping again as a two‑horse duel, with Pogačar and Vingegaard set to decide the yellow jersey unless weather, crashes, or form swing unexpectedly. While the race isn’t completely “wide open,” a slight gap remains for outsiders to sneak onto the podium if the big two stumble.
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