'They do this a lot' - Tadej Pogacar responds to pushing incident with Matteo Jorgenson, but UAE and Visma downplay tension
Briefly

During the Tour de France, Tadej Pogačar admitted to pushing Matteo Jorgenson in a feed zone while trying to secure a bottle. Pogačar explained that he had no choice but to push after Jorgenson came up on his right side. He expressed frustration about Visma riders frequently cutting in line during feed zones and stressed the importance of respect among cyclists. Jorgenson, however, opted not to make extensive comments on the incident, only noting he missed getting a bottle. The tension between the two leading teams appears to be escalating.
Tadej Pogačar admitted to pushing Matteo Jorgenson during a feed zone to secure a bottle, emphasizing the need for respect among riders in such situations.
Pogačar acknowledged that the incident was not unprecedented, expressing frustration with Visma's riders often cutting in front during feed zones.
Jorgenson, less inclined to elaborate on the incident, simply mentioned he missed a bottle without further commentary on the situation.
Pogačar called for patience in the peloton, urging riders to respect each other while retrieving bottles, instead of rushing ahead.
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