Cycling sensation Jonathan Milan prepares for rivalry with Tadej Pogacar for the coveted green jersey in the Tour de France
Jonathan Milan Holds Green Jersey Lead in Tour de France Points Classification
In the final stages of the Tour de France, green jersey hopeful Jonathan Milan is gearing up for a fierce battle to maintain his position at the top. The final stage in Paris presents a significant challenge, with three narrow and tough hills close to the finish, commonly known as the Montmartre hills.
Milan, who has been wearing the green jersey since stage eight, recently won stage 17 at Valence and earned 61 points for his team. He also picked up 11 points during the stage by placing fifth in the intermediate sprint.
However, Tadej Pogačar, often referred to as a "cycling rockstar," poses a potential threat to Milan's lead. Pogačar can pick up 50 points by winning in Paris, which would narrow the gap significantly.
Steven De Jongh, sports director of Milan's team, has plans to help Milan gain more points over the coming days. Lidl-Trek riders might end up sprinting in pairs to prevent Pogačar from hoovering up points by default.
Meanwhile, Milan has a theme tune, 'Johny on Fire,' according to team-mate Tom Skujiņš. There is no clear evidence that Pogačar has an official or dedicated theme song, despite speculation to the contrary.
Despite his lead, the green jersey is not yet won, as Pogačar can still pick up a lot of points in the next few days. Milan intends to try his best to bring the green jersey as far as possible in the coming days.
Milan's determination and the challenging final stage in Paris promise an exciting conclusion to the points classification battle in this year's Tour de France.
Sports-analysis reveals that the green jersey battle in the Tour de France points classification is heating up, with Jonathan Milan maintaining his lead but facing potential threats from Tadej Pogacar. With Paris's challenging Montmartre hills in the final stage, Milan aims to secure more points through a potential combined sprint strategy with his team. Regardless, the outcome of the green jersey is uncertain, as Pogacar has the potential to significantly close the gap by winning in Paris and picking up 50 points.
