Reigning champion Tadej Pogacar begins his bid for a fourth Tour de France title on Saturday, seeking to cement his status among cycling¡¯s greatest all-around stars, with rivals Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel hoping to find a weakness in his armor.

The 112th edition of the race begins in Lille, with Slovenia¡¯s Pogacar, who previously triumphed in 2020, 2021, and 2024, aiming to join Britain¡¯s Chris Froome in the elite club of four-time winners.

That would move him closer to the record five titles held by Bernard Hinault, Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx and Miguel Indurain.