Finally, it's over. That must have been running through Tadej Pogacar's mind as he crossed the finish line of the Tour de France 2025 in Paris. At the final press conference, the Slovenian was allowed to tell his story one last time before taking a break from the spotlight he has been in for the past few weeks.

The roads were dangerously slippery after heavy rain. A fourth Tour de France title was all but won anyway, so finishing safely in the pack would do fine for Tadej Pogacar. Especially considering Sunday's final stage had already been neutralized for safety reasons and he just had to complete the race.