Shimano guys the mechanic Raf Pauwels and the driver Patrick Diels: “Even during pushing Pogi said "Thank you". That's what you do it for.” Raf Pauwels: “Even before Radio Tour had said anything, we had seen Pogačar crashing. We immediately pushed all the brakes to see what was going on. I saw that the chain was off. Tadej immediately stood up, that was a good sign." “He first tried to put the chain on it himself, but it didn't work. Then I literally took that chain out of his hands and then he was ready. Even during pushing Pogi said "Thank you". That's what you do it for." “Something like that is nice, but we are there to help everyone. Not only the number 1 in the standings, but also the number 200.” “These was a very little bit stress, but that's our job. We just have to act as quickly as possible. I sometimes make a wrong decision and then everyone has seen that too. Then you'll have a few less nights afterwards.” 📷: shimanoroad #TDF2025

THREAD ANALYZING THE 2025 TOUR DE FRANCE ROUTE After today’s route presentation I looked on that closer and here in this thread, I want to share with you my feelings and impressions about the next year’s route of the biggest cycling race in the world. 🧵