In a surprising turn of events at the Tour de France, Tadej Pogačar, the yellow jersey holder from UAE Team Emirates, made a strategic decision to ask his teammate, Adam Yates, to attack during the final ascent of the Pla d'Adet on stage 14. This unexpected move played a crucial role in the outcome of the stage and allowed Pogačar to secure a commanding victory.

Yates, taken aback by Pogačar's request, followed his leader's instruction and launched an attack just over seven kilometers from the finish. Despite feeling fatigued from his effort, Yates managed to bridge the gap between him and Pogačar. The collaborative effort paid off as Pogačar launched his own winning attack 4.6 kilometers from the top of the climb.

Reflecting on the spontaneous team tactic, Yates admitted to being unsure of Pogačar's motives at the time. However, he trusted his leader's decision and went along with it. UAE Team Emirates had set the pace for Pogačar throughout the entire 152-kilometer stage, ensuring control over the race and maximizing their strategy.

The move proved to be successful as Pogačar soloed his way to victory, leaving Jonas Vingegaard of Visma-Lease a Bike struggling to keep up with his pace. Vingegaard lost a significant 39 seconds on the final ascent, and while he moved up to second place overall, he now faces a substantial gap of 1:57 if he hopes to challenge Pogačar for the yellow jersey.

Similarly, Remco Evenepoel of Soudal-QuickStep finished third on the day but suffered a setback, losing 1:10. This drop caused him to slip to third place overall, now trailing Pogačar by 2:22.

Yates expressed satisfaction with the team's efforts, believing that their hard work had paid off. Despite their previous unsuccessful attempt, UAE Team Emirates' new strategy of attacking closer to the finish proved fruitful, allowing them to gain valuable time and gradually chip away at their competitors' leads.

As the Tour de France progresses, all eyes will be on Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates, as they continue to demonstrate their strength and tactical prowess, cementing their position as formidable contenders for the coveted yellow jersey.

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