'Haters Gonna Hate': Tadej Pogačar Dismissive of Roadside Boos at Tour De France After yet Another Victory
Pogačar said boos from some spectators only added motivation after his 24th Tour victory and a 3:36 lead over Jonas Vingegaard.
- Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar won stage 10 of the 2026 Tour de France in the Massif Central on Tuesday, securing his third victory and extending his lead over Jonas Vingegaard to more than three-and-a-half minutes.
- On Bastille Day, tens of thousands of roadside fans expressed disapproval of Pogacar's domination, marking the first significant booing since Team Sky's Chris Froome dominated the sport nearly a decade ago.
- Addressing the criticism, Pogacar stated, "For sure I have haters and haters gonna hate," comparing his mindset to rapper Eminem's approach to overcoming doubt and negativity.
- Pogacar emphasized that 99% of cycling fans are supportive, citing tennis star Novak Djokovic's mentality as inspiration when facing hostility and booing during competition.
- Looking ahead to mountain stages including Alpe d'Huez and Markstein, Pogacar said his form is strong and he remains focused alongside teammate Isaac del Toro, though he cautioned that "in one day you can easily lose 30 minutes.
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Three stage wins, more than three and a half minutes advantage: Tadej Pogacar dominates the Peloton on the way to his fifth tour triumph. But he now registers displeasure at the edge of the track.
Tadej Pogačar was clearly booed by several supporters en route to his victory on stage 10, which is not normally found in cycling.
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