Tom Pidcock backs Tadej Pogacar to claim the Tour de France title. "I think Tadej," Pidcock said, citing Jumbo-Visma's anxious approach.

What happened?

Jumbo-Visma's Jonas Vingegaard currently leads the overall standings, with Pogacar trailing by just 10 seconds.

Tom Pidcock believes the final week's racing will be decisive, with two gruelling mountain stages.

Why it matters for Tom Pidcock

Pidcock's own role is to support teammate Carlos Rodriguez, who sits third overall, despite his lack of experience as a domestique.

The Tour "is great when it's all going well. But when it's not, it's hard", Pidcock said, adding he's "suffering a bit".

What comes next?

The final competitive stage in the Vosges mountains "risks being all-out war", depending on the standings, Pidcock warned.

Rodriguez is focused on the battle for third spot, with rivals including Adam Yates, Jai Hindley, and Simon Yates.

The Queen stage on Wednesday will be "pretty brutal", with 69km of climbing, Pidcock said.

Pidcock will do his best to support Rodriguez, despite lacking experience in pacing other riders up climbs.

The Tour de France is set to reach its climax on the Champs-Elysees on Sunday, with Pidcock predicting an intense finale.

Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard are "on a different level", Rodriguez said, with the fight for third place separate from the battle for the title.

Pidcock's prediction adds to the excitement surrounding the Tour de France, with the final stages promising to be thrilling.

The Olympic mountain bike champion's comments come as the Tour de France enters its final week, with the outcome still uncertain.

Tom Pidcock's role in supporting Rodriguez will be crucial in the remaining stages, as the team aims to secure a top-three finish.

The Vosges mountains will provide a challenging backdrop for the final competitive stage, with the riders facing a tough test.

Pidcock's experience in road cycling will be valuable in the remaining stages, as he works to support Rodriguez and the team.

The Tour de France title is still up for grabs, with Pogacar and Vingegaard locked in a tight battle.

The final stages will be decisive, with the riders facing a series of challenging climbs and intense competition.

Tom Pidcock's prediction has added to the excitement surrounding the Tour de France, with fans eagerly awaiting the outcome.

The remaining stages promise to be thrilling, with the riders facing a tough test in the Vosges mountains.

Pidcock's comments have highlighted the intensity of the competition, with the riders giving their all in the pursuit of the title.

The Tour de France is set to reach its climax on Sunday, with the outcome still uncertain and the riders ready for a thrilling finale.

The final week of racing has been intense, with the riders facing a series of challenging stages and intense competition.

Tom Pidcock's role in supporting Rodriguez has been important, with the team aiming to secure a top-three finish.

The Olympic mountain bike champion's experience in road cycling has been valuable, as he works to support Rodriguez and the team.

The Tour de France title is still up for grabs, with Pogacar and Vingegaard locked in a tight battle.

The final stages will be decisive, with the riders facing a series of challenging climbs and intense competition.

The Vosges mountains will provide a challenging backdrop for the final competitive stage, with the riders facing a tough test.

Pidcock's prediction has added to the excitement surrounding the Tour de France, with fans eagerly awaiting the outcome.

The remaining stages promise to be thrilling, with the riders facing a tough test in the Vosges mountains.

The Tour de France is set to reach its climax on Sunday, with the outcome still uncertain and the riders ready for a thrilling finale.