How Tadej Pogacar became the new ‘patron’ of the Tour de France peloton | Jeremy Whittle

Tadej Pogacar and UAE Team Emirates XRG have established overwhelming dominance at the Tour de France, leaving rival team managers struggling to identify genuine opportunities for success during the race's first rest day. The Slovenian cyclist's control over the peloton has drawn both admiration and criticism, with concerns growing that his superiority is diminishing the race's competitive edge. Commentators are debating his emergence as the new 'patron' — the unofficial leader who controls the rhythm and dynamics of the peloton.