Tour de France 2025 Tips

The 2025 Tour de France kicks off this Saturday, with 22 teams and 176 elite riders set to take on the sport’s most iconic race across 21 gruelling stages.

This year’s Grand Départ will take place in Lille, with the peloton rolling out on the 5th of July. The Tour will finish in Paris on the 27th of July, marking the return of the famous Champs-Élysées finale after last year’s detour to Nice due to the Olympic Games.

Below we break down our top tips for the 2025 Tour de France – from General Classification contenders to King of the Mountains hopefuls.

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Pogačar primed for a fourth Tour crown

Tadej Pogačar once again heads into the Tour as the man to beat. After reclaiming the yellow jersey in style last year, the Slovenian superstar now has three Tour de France titles to his name.

Riding for UAE Team Emirates, Pogačar has continued to dominate in the early season, including a clinical win at the Critérium du Dauphiné. His climbing remains world-class, and with his trademark aggressive racing style, he’ll be looking to strike early.

Pogačar has a rock-solid team capable of controlling the peloton and setting up decisive attacks in the high mountains. He’s a short price at 4/9, but given his current form and past record, it’s hard to argue he isn’t the standout favourite.

Evenepoel could spring a surprise

Belgian Remco Evenepoel makes his second Tour de France appearance this year. The 25-year-old is a generational talent, with explosive power on short climbs and superb time trial ability.

Evenepoel rides for Soudal–Quick-Step and, despite a relatively inexperienced Tour lineup, could thrive with the pressure off. If he adapts to the high mountains and longer stages, he’s more than capable of challenging for yellow. At 12/1, he offers value for an each-way bet — especially if the race opens up.

Rodriguez ready to take the next step

Carlos Rodriguez impressed again in 2024, finishing seventh overall and cementing his status as Ineos Grenadiers’ new leader. Still just 24, the Spaniard has continued to improve and should relish a Tour profile that suits his climbing and time trial strengths.

With experienced teammates like Egan Bernal supporting him, Rodriguez has a serious shot at the podium — or more. At 150/1, he’s a long shot for the outright, but could be worth a punt for a place.

King of the Mountains: Martinez the one to watch

The polka dot jersey battle is always fierce, and this year’s route includes six categorised mountain stages with multiple summit finishes.

While Pogačar will inevitably pick up points on the big climbs, specialist climbers often outscore the GC riders by joining long-range breakaways. That brings Colombia’s Daniel Martínez into focus. The Red Bull – Bora – Hansgrohe rider has shown strong form in the high mountains and has the freedom to chase polka dot points, so he’s without doubt one to watch to be crowned King.

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