Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar celebrates on the podium after winning the men's Elite road race, at the road cycling World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
Cycling Road World Championships 2025: Pogacar Defends Title With Solo Triumph In Rwanda
Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar confirmed his dominance in world cycling by retaining the men’s road race title at the 2025 World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda. The 27-year-old launched a trademark long-range attack on Mount Kigali with over 100 km to go, riding alone to victory on the punishing 267.5 km circuit. Pogacar became only the second rider in the past 20 years to successfully defend the rainbow jersey, joining Peter Sagan in that elite category. Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel, hampered by mechanical issues, finished second at 1:28 behind, while Ireland’s Ben Healy claimed a historic bronze, the nation’s first podium since Sean Kelly in 1989. The race, staged in Africa for the first time, drew massive crowds and capped a glittering year for Pogacar, who already won a fourth Tour de France and multiple Spring Classics, cementing his status among the sport’s all-time greats.
Cycling Road World Championships 2025
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Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar, center, winner of the men's Elite road race, poses on the podium with silver medal's winner Belgium's Remco Evenepoel, left, and bronze medal's winner Ireland's Ben Healy, at the road cycling World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
Cycling Road World Championships 2025
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Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar celebrates with his partner Urska Zigart after winning the men's Elite road race, at the road cycling World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
Cycling Road World Championships 2025
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Belgium's Remco Evenepoel poses on the podium with the silver medal of the men's Elite road race, at the road cycling World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
Cycling Road World Championships 2025
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Ireland's Ben Healy poses on the podium with the bronze medal of the men's Elite road race, at the road cycling World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
Cycling Road World Championships 2025
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Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar celebrates winning the men's Elite road race, at the road cycling World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
Cycling Road World Championships 2025
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Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar leads the men's Elite road race, at the road cycling World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
Cycling Road World Championships 2025
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Belgium's Remco Evenepoel leads Ireland's Ben Healy during the men's Elite road race, at the road cycling World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
Cycling Road World Championships 2025
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Belgium's Remco Evenepoel leads Ireland's Ben Healy during the men's Elite road race, at the road cycling World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
Cycling Road World Championships 2025
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Belgium's Remco Evenepoel, number 11, pedals during the men's Elite road race, at the road cycling World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
Cycling Road World Championships 2025
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Riders pedal during the men's Elite road race, at the road cycling World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda.
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