Monday marked the final rest day of this year's Tour de France, and for many fans and analysts, Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar already appears unbeatable.

Luxembourg supporter Nico Dhamen has been a familiar face along the roadside this year. His love for the Tour goes back decades, he and his family have spent nearly 30 summers watching the mountain stages in the Pyrenees during camping trips, continuing a tradition started by his father.

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Is the Tour already decided?

Although Pogacar seems firmly in control, Dhamen isn't ready to call it just yet. With the Alps still ahead, he believes there's room for the unexpected and prefers to stay cautiously optimistic.

That view is echoed by RTL's Kim Kirchen, who sees Pogacar as clearly the strongest rider this year – dominating both time trials and mountain stages. While Jonas Vingegaard struggled early on and lost critical time, his recent performances have helped rebuild team morale. According to Kirchen, the Visma team will likely mount another challenge in the final week, hoping to catch Pogacar on an off day. After all, even the strongest riders can falter in the Tour de France.

Highlight of this year’s tour?

Tour de France commentator Tom Flammang points to Ben Healy's victory in Normandy as one of the standout moments. The Irish rider has emerged as a breakout talent this year, something Luxembourg fans may recall from his 2023 win in the tough third stage of the Tour de Luxembourg.

As for Dhamen, he's impressed by how Pogacar's UAE Team Emirates has taken command of the race. Still, he notes it's a shame there's no Luxembourg rider in this year's edition. He says fans from Luxembourg always rally behind their own when one is in the peloton, but in their absence, may the best rider win.

Racing resumes Tuesday with Stage 16: a 171.5 kilometer climb from Montpellier to the iconic Mont Ventoux. RTL will be broadcasting the stage live.