Bike racer expresses fear amid receipt of threats pertaining to Tadej Pogacar's Tour de France crash involving Uno-X team
In the 2025 Tour de France, a dramatic moment unfolded during an early stage of the race when Tadej Pogačar, riding for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, was involved in an accidental collision with Tobias Halland Johannessen, a rider for Uno-X.
The incident occurred with 4km left on stage 11, when Johannessen's wheel overlapped with Pogačar's, causing the Slovenian rider to fall. Despite the unexpected setback, Pogačar was able to continue the race.
Pogačar did not lose time on stage 11 and, remarkably, went on to secure his fourth Tour de France overall victory. His resilience and quick recovery from the incident were praised by many.
Johannessen, who was riding in front of Pogačar during the incident, later apologised for the accident on social media, admitting he was too close and expressing regret. In a video response, Pogačar was seen saying, "Hey mate, all good. Don't stress." He also asked people to stop giving Johannessen abuse, stating, "I hope people don't give you shit."
Reactions focused on the accident being unintentional, with both riders displaying professional courtesy. There were no reports of significant backlash or lasting ill will between the riders involved.
The peloton, heading for its first mountain finish in the Pyrenees on Thursday, will no doubt be watching the race closely, with Pogačar maintaining his lead.
Ben Healy, the current race leader, riding for EF Education-EasyPost, will undoubtedly be pushing hard to challenge Pogačar's dominance. However, with Pogačar's impressive recovery from the crash, it remains to be seen if anyone can dethrone the Slovenian rider.
Pogačar underwent a medical examination after the incident and was confirmed to have no serious injury, just bruising and road rash. Despite this, he has shown no signs of slowing down, continuing to push himself to the limit in his pursuit of victory.
In a show of sportsmanship, Pogačar described the incident as a "race incident" and that they should "fight on." Johannessen, on the other hand, posted that he is "terribly sorry" and "terrified of the hate" he has received in his inbox.
The incident occurred outside the 3km-to-go safety zone, highlighting the inherent risks and dangers of professional cycling. Despite this, the Tour de France continues to captivate audiences worldwide, with its combination of skill, endurance, and unpredictability making it one of the most exciting sporting events in the world.
Sportsmanship was displayed by Tadej Pogačar and Tobias Halland Johannessen after their accidental collision during the 2025 Tour de France. Despite the accident, Pogačar continued in the race, showing his resilience and dedication to the sport.
