The Tour de France 2025 kick starts from July 5 from Lille with the best riders of the world chasing the the yellow jersey.
Twenty-three teams, each comprising of riders, will look to track a total of 2,074.6 miles in three weeks of pure adventure.
Here are five riders to keep an eye on at Tour de France 2025.
Tour de France: Five Riders To Look For
Tadej Pogačar
Tadej Pogačar’s name has become synonymous with dominance. The 26-year-old Slovenian already boasts three Tour de France titles, and if his 2025 season is anything to go by, a fourth may be within reach.
His spring campaign was nothing short of breathtaking: victories at Strade Bianche, Ronde van Vlaanderen, La Flèche Wallonne, and Liège-Bastogne-Liège cemented his one-day legend status. But Pogačar’s ambitions stretch far beyond classics. General classification wins at the UAE Tour and Critérium du Dauphiné suggest he’s in peak form for the Tour.
Known for his fearless attacks and ability to detonate races with raw brilliance, Pogačar doesn’t just want to win — he wants to win with flair. Expect fireworks in the mountains, and perhaps a fourth yellow jersey to hang beside the others in his Slovenian home.
Jonas Vingegaard
While Pogačar dances up climbs, Jonas Vingegaard grinds them down with cold precision. The 28-year-old Dane — a two-time Tour de France winner — returns under a cloud of uncertainty after a serious crash at Paris-Nice left his spring season in tatters.
But don’t let the calm demeanor fool you. Vingegaard is a rider who thrives under pressure. His second-place finish at the Dauphiné hints at a return to form, and his reputation as the only man to outduel Pogačar over three weeks remains intact.
Vingegaard doesn’t dazzle — he dissects. His strength lies in control, teamwork, and consistency. If he’s close to full health, the Tour will once again come down to an epic duel between cycling’s reigning king and its quiet challenger.
Remco Evenepoel
Remco Evenepoel isn’t just a wildcard — he’s a cannonball waiting to explode. The 25-year-old Belgian etched his name in history last summer, becoming the first male rider to win both the time trial and road race at the 2024 Olympic Games.
However, the back half of his season was marred by a heavy training crash, delaying his return to racing. Still, a spring win at De Brabantse Pijl and a world title in the individual time trial proved he’s lost none of his explosiveness.
Evenepoel remains vulnerable in the high mountains, but with two time trials on stages 5 and 13, he has a legitimate chance of wearing yellow — especially in the first half of the race. If he survives the climbs, the stopwatch could help him shock the world.
Florian Lipowitz
If there’s one name to circle in red for a breakout performance, it’s Florian Lipowitz. The 24-year-old German has quietly become one of the most consistent GC riders of 2025, finishing no lower than fourth in any stage race he’s entered.
His third place at the Dauphiné, behind only Pogačar and Vingegaard, confirmed what insiders have been whispering: Lipowitz is the real deal.
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The only question? Whether he’ll be given the chance to lead. With Primož Roglič also on the team, Lipowitz may be asked to support rather than star. But don’t be surprised if he flips the script. Dark horse? Maybe. Potential podium finisher? Absolutely.
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Quinn Simmons
If style points were factored into the general classification, Quinn Simmons might already be leading. The 24-year-old American — known for his bold racing and trademark facial hair — won’t be a GC contender, but that doesn’t mean he won’t make waves.
Newly crowned U.S. national road champion and fresh off a stage win at the Tour de Suisse, Simmons has the firepower to dominate breakaways and steal stages — especially in punchy, unpredictable terrain.
He’s not here for Paris, but he might just wear yellow for a day or two. Watch for the red, white, and blue jersey attacking solo — and causing headaches for the big guns.
