With just two stages remaining in the 2025 Tour de France,
Florian Lipowitz has virtually locked in third place overall and the white
jersey. The young German was once again the strongest of the GC hopefuls behind
Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, distancing Oscar Onley on Stage 19 and
cementing his place on the podium. After weeks of racing, Lipowitz remains
steady and focused, but clearly moved by what he’s achieved.
"I knew after yesterday's stage that Oscar [Onley] was
very strong," said Lipowitz. "I had to keep his wheel and that's what
I managed to do well today. On the last climb, you never know exactly how your
legs are."
"But after 5 or 6 kilometers, I still felt good. And
when I saw him distanced, I tried to give everything until the end. It's
incredible to be here with two days to go, but I know we'll have another very
difficult day, with everyone wanting to leave in the breakaway. I still have to
stay very focused. But I see so many people cheering me on, my name written on
the road... all this gives me chills."
Lipowitz’s rise has been consistent, he also finished third
at the Critérium du Dauphiné in June, but his performance in this Tour marks a
major breakthrough on cycling’s biggest stage. Holding his own in the high
mountains alongside Pogacar and Vingegaard, Lipowitz has proved he's not just a
talent for the future, but already one of the sport’s elite.
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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