Jonas Vingegaard says he is expecting all-out attack from Tadej Pogacar in third week of the Tour de France

Jonas Vingegaard has joked that Tadej Pogacar «might even attack him on the rest day» as he revealed the constant threat the Slovenian is posing to his GC ambitions. Jumbo-Visma's Vingegaard assumed the race lead from Pogacar after a brilliant, coordinated assault on the Slovenian on Stage 11 in the high Alpine mountains. But Pogacar wants his revenge, and has attacked constantly since that day in a bid to rescue the yellow jersey, even trying a dig 185km out from the finish on Saturday's run up to Mende.

Ad/> With the Pyrenean stages not far away, more of the same will likely be on the menu in the Tour's third week. Tour de France'Clamped on his wheel' — Vingegaard praised for going toe-to-toe with Pogacar17 HOURS AGO Vingegaard said: «I knew very well that do the same if I were in his place. I would be surprised if he did something else.

»He might even attack me during the rest day. 'Clamped on his wheel' — Vingegaard praised for going toe-to-toe with Pogacar Tour de France Stage 15 live — A day for the sprinters or will there be a surprise in store? «My job is to stay well focused and not let myself be surprised. »I was able to stay with him when he went on the offensive, and that suits me well.

The last climb [up to Mende] was difficult, even if it was rather short. We had a nice climb and I had a good day in yellow. «It's still a new experience for me and I enjoy it on each stage.» /> Stage 15 sees the riders tackle a flat 202.5km stage from Rodez to Carcassonne, before Monday's rest day.