PTTadej Pogačar, the reigning double champion of the Tour de France and a two-time winner (2020, 2021), stated he is ready for this year’s edition, aiming to match cycling legends like Jacques Anquetil and Eddy Merckx. He acknowledged his rivalry with Jonas Vingegaard, who won last year and feels 'better, stronger, and happier' this season after victories at the Giro d'Italia, Paris-Nice, and Volta a Catalunya. Vingegaard emphasized his improved form and readiness to compete again against Pogačar. Meanwhile, Mexican cyclist Luis del Toro, making his Tour debut, expressed confidence despite being younger and less experienced. Young French hopeful Paul Seixas, just 19 years old, aims to focus on general classification but admits he will make mistakes during the race.
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