Tadej Pogacar and UAE Team Emirates

Can Pogacar beat Van der Poel? ‘He will never be the favourite for Roubaix for me,’ says Gilbert The Classics are almost here again. Omloop Het Nieuwsblad next weekend will set the stage for the opening weekend of the spring, and the big question is the same as ever: who will dominate? Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel look hard to beat, but the hungry challengers are lining up — and who b...

Can Pogacar beat Van der Poel? ‘He will never be the favourite for Roubaix for me,’ says Gilbert #Cycling #Pogaçar #VanderPoel #Roubaix #Classics2023

No caution this time from Del Toro, who took Pogacar’s advice very literally He had already shown his legs on Jebel Mobrah, but on Jebel Hafeet Isaac Del Toro left no room for doubt. The Mexican grabbed the bull by the horns, rode Antonio Tiberi off his wheel and moved into the race lead. Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) is now firmly on course for overall victory at the UAE...

No caution this time from Del Toro, who took Pogacar’s advice very literally #Cycling #UAE #ProCycling #DelToro #Pogacar

‘Don’t wake sleeping dogs’: Rockets foiled again by Pogačar, who destroys Strava KOMs Not only amateurs treat chasing KOMs on Strava as a big deal. Pros regularly challenge each other on the well-known platform too. It adds something fun to training — that extra bit of motivation to push harder. But Unibet Rose Rockets are learning the hard way that there is always someone faster. Ta...

‘Don’t wake sleeping dogs’: Rockets foiled again by Pogačar, who destroys Strava KOMs #Cycling #Strava #KOM #Training #ProCycling

De Lie has telling words on Van der Poel and Pogacar dominance: “A lost day” Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar split all five Monuments between them in 2025. When one of the two lines up — or both — everyone else knows it is going to be a very tough assignment. Arnaud De Lie admits he even bases part of his spring schedule around that reality, he told Belgian outlet HLN...

De Lie has telling words on Van der Poel and Pogacar dominance: “A lost day” #Cycling #VanDerPoel #Pogacar #Monuments #SpringCycling

Pogačar’s race schedule “influences rivals’ choices”: why UAE are staying secretive It is certain that Tadej Pogačar will ride the Tour de France and target the Spring Monuments, but what else the Slovenian has on his 2026 programme is still not fully known. UAE Team Emirates–XRG sporting director Joxean Fernández ‘Matxin’ has explained why the World Champion’s schedule is still be...

Pogačar’s race schedule “influences rivals’ choices”: why UAE are staying secretive #Cycling #TourdeFrance #Pogačar #UAE #SpringMonuments

UAE have a striking solution for Pogacar after Vingegaard’s training crash Jonas Vingegaard crashed in Spain at the end of January, and the incident stirred up plenty of debate in the cycling world. The Dane from Visma | Lease a Bike was said to have gone down after being followed by an amateur rider. What is acceptable behaviour on a training ride — and where does a rider...

UAE have a striking solution for Pogacar after Vingegaard’s training crash #CyclingNews #Vingegaard #Pogacar #UAETeamEmirates #TrainingCrash

Roubaix winner Andrea Tafi explains the difference between Van der Poel and Pogacar: “Cyclocross can give you a huge advantage” The season has only just begun, but let’s be honest: we’re already looking ahead to Paris–Roubaix. The duel between Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogačar in 2025 was everything you could want—until the world champion’s crash left a slightly sour taste. Can he put the Dutchman under real pressure ag...

Roubaix winner Andrea Tafi explains the difference between Van der Poel and Pogacar: “Cyclocross can give you a huge advantage” #Cycling #ParisRoubaix #AndreaTafi #VanDerPoel #Pogacar

UAE manager warns rivals about an even better Tadej Pogačar, and Strava numbers seem to back it up Tadej Pogačar hasn’t even pinned on a race number yet in 2026, but the Slovenian world champion is already dominating the conversation. According to UAE Emirates-XRG manager Joxean Fernandez ‘Matxin’, his star rider has taken another step forward — and a rare Strava upload with visible power data ap...

UAE manager warns rivals about an even better Tadej Pogačar, and Strava numbers seem to back it up #TadejPogacar #UAEEmirates #Cycling #Strava #WorldChampion

Even on a coffee ride, Tadej Pogačar is putting out outrageous power numbers The cycling world was buzzing on Wednesday after a Strava post from Tadej Pogačar. The Slovenian had shared a story about an awkward encounter with a fan — but the upload also revealed something else: truly exceptional power data for what he labelled a “relaxed coffee ride”. Even on a recovery spin,...

Even on a coffee ride, Tadej Pogačar is putting out outrageous power numbers #Cycling #TadejPogacar #Strava #CoffeeRide #ProCycling

Isaac del Toro steps briefly out of Tadej Pogacar’s shadow: “That’s the idea for 2026” Isaac del Toro was one of the breakout stories of 2025 — the Mexican sensation of UAE Team Emirates–XRG. At just 21, he won 18 races and came agonisingly close to winning the Giro d’Italia, which naturally means he starts 2026 with a very different status. That is still something the down-to-earth r...

Isaac del Toro steps briefly out of Tadej Pogacar’s shadow: “That’s the idea for 2026” #IsaacDelToro #TadejPogacar #UAEteamEmirates #Cycling #GirodItalia

Pogačar winks after bizarre encounter: “A long day ended with losing my biggest fan” Meeting a top pro rider out on the road isn’t what it used to be. With phones everywhere and social media always ready to pounce, riders’ privacy during training is increasingly under pressure. Jonas Vingegaard recently crashed after an amateur cyclist tried to follow him, sparking fresh debate — an...

Pogačar winks after bizarre encounter: “A long day ended with losing my biggest fan” #Cycling #TadejPogacar #JonasVingegaard #ProCycling #CyclingLife

Spanish flirtation as organisers want Van der Poel to start on gravel in 2027 The Clásica Jaén Paraíso Interior is dreaming big. The Spanish one-day race was launched in 2022 and has quickly grown into a popular February event that attracts major names. After Tadej Pogačar raced there in 2023, organiser Pascual Momparler has Tom Pidcock on the start list for 16 February. In 2...

Spanish flirtation as organisers want Van der Poel to start on gravel in 2027 #Cycling #ClásicaJaén #GravelRacing #VanDerPoel #Pogačar

“Interviews showed we were close to cracking him”; Visma | LaB take hope from Pogacar’s Tour comments For many riders, the new season is starting to gather pace — and that automatically applies to sports directors too. Grischa Niermann has now completed his first full transfer window and will begin his season in the team car at the Tour of Oman. The Head of Racing at Visma | Lease a Bike spoke at le...

“Interviews showed we were close to cracking him”; Visma | LaB take hope from Pogacar’s Tour comments #Cycling #TourdeFrance #Pogacar #SportsDirectors #Visma

Fisher Black, the man to ride with Pogacar, Vingegaard, Roglic and Evenepoel: 'They're under enormous pressure' Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, Primoz Roglic and Remco Evenepoel are widely regarded as the ‘big four’ of the Grand Tours. Between them, they have already won no fewer than 14 three-week races. That makes it all the more remarkable that there is one rider who has raced – or will race – alongside a...

Fisher Black, the man to ride with Pogacar, Vingegaard, Roglic and Evenepoel: 'They're under enormous pressure' #Cycling #GrandTours #TourdeFrance #FisherBlack #Pogacar

A winner in the Giro and Roubaix: are comparisons between Jakob Omrzel and Tadej Pogacar justified? 'More of a climber' Winning a Grand Tour in the U23s, with a big engine and also a Slovenian passport: where have we seen that before? If you saw Jakob Omrzel in 2025, you might have thought you were looking at a reincarnation of Tadej Pogacar. And if you talked to him, you would know too: mentally, he is just as stron...

A winner in the Giro and Roubaix: are comparisons between Jakob Omrzel and Tadej Pogacar justified? 'More of a climber' #Cycling #Giro #Roubaix #JakobOmrzel #TadejPogacar

🎥 Pogacar already focused on Milano–Sanremo: World Champion goes all-out on the Poggio At just 27 years old, Tadej Pogacar’s palmarès already overflows with major victories. But despite being a multiple world champion and Tour de France winner, the Slovenian still has one glaring omission: Milano–Sanremo.  The Italian Monument — renowned for iconic climbs like the Cipressa and the Pog...

🎥 Pogacar already focused on Milano–Sanremo: World Champion goes all-out on the Poggio #Pogacar #MilanoSanremo #Cycling #TourdeFrance #WorldChampion

Tadej Pogacar makes time in Italy to pay his respects to late rider July 16, 2025 became a dark chapter in the history of cycling. Only nineteen-year-old Samuele Privitera crashed in the opening stage of the Giro della Valle d'Aosta, an U23-race in Italy, and passed away later that day. A memorial ride was organized for him, attended by Tadej Pogacar. Privitera was...

Tadej Pogacar makes time in Italy to pay his respects to late rider #Cycling #TadejPogacar #InMemory #GiroDellaValleDAosta #U23Cycling

Jonas Vingegaard won't get a call from Tadej Pogacar What do you ask someone who has answered just about every question over the years? Surely with that thought, much of the global cycling media headed to Benidorm to attend Tadej Pogacar's first press conference towards 2026. IDLProCycling was also present with the world champion. With victories in th...

Jonas Vingegaard won't get a call from Tadej Pogacar #Cycling #JonasVingegaard #TadejPogacar #CyclingNews #TourdeFrance

'Get to know 'the man behind Tadej Pogacar's success' at UAE Emirates-XRG He has been called the man behind Tadej Pogacar's success of the past two seasons: Javier Sola. The Spaniard became coach of the Slovenian glutton at the end of 2023, and that led to impressive successes in 2024 and 2025. UAE Emirates-XRG shoved the Spaniard in front of the press at the team's media...

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Insane record? Jonas Vingegaard seems to take legendary KOM from Pogacar - but it turns out to be a guy on a scooter The rivalry between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard has been one of the defining storylines of modern cycling for several years now. The two elite climbers have pushed each other to the limit in the past five editions of the Tour de France, with the overall score currently standing at 3–2 in favo...

Insane record? Jonas Vingegaard seems to take legendary KOM from Pogacar - but it turns out to be a guy on a scooter #Cycling #TourDeFrance #JonasVingegaard #TadejPogacar #KOM

Tadej Pogacar again aims for Roubaix win... With help from F1 driver Sainz? 'Know I'm in good hands' The big cycling question for 2026 is simple: can Tadej Pogacar get any better than he was last season? The world champion enjoyed what seemed like an untouchable year, but everyone knows the Slovenian phenomenon will do everything he can to push the limits once again. Just before the turn of the yea...

Tadej Pogacar again aims for Roubaix win... With help from F1 driver Sainz? 'Know I'm in good hands' #TadejPogacar #Roubaix #Cycling #F1 #Sports

Gilbert advises overzealous Pogacar to rest in winter months: 'He is always extremely generous, gives a lot of himself' Over the past two years, Tadej Pogacar has raced just about every major event on the calendar. He started in every Monument and won the Tour de France in both seasons. But that kind of programme also comes at a cost: the season is long, and the obligations are many. Is all that activity actually goo...

Gilbert advises overzealous Pogacar to rest in winter months: 'He is always extremely generous, gives a lot of himself' #Pogacar #Cycling #TourdeFrance #CyclingLife #CyclingNews

Pogacar and Van der Poel beware! Besides Ganna, Van Aert also writes visit to Italy on his calendar? The battle between Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel on the Cipressa and Poggio in Milano-Sanremo was without a doubt one of the most beautiful cycling moments of 2025. Filippo Ganna also mixed in the debates and even came second. Pogacar will return in 2026 anyway and Ganna has also been given...

Pogacar and Van der Poel beware! Besides Ganna, Van Aert also writes visit to Italy on his calendar? #Cycling #MilanoSanremo #TadejPogacar #MathieuVanDerPoel #FilippoGanna

Pogačar (UAE) vs Evenepoel (Red Bull): records fall as rivals unleash monster distances The holidays are coming, also for the riders. Piece by piece, the WorldTour pros worked out some solid training, mostly with their team during the conclusion of a training camp. Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel made the blitz with UAE Emirates-XRG and Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe on Friday, in a far pud...

Pogačar (UAE) vs Evenepoel (Red Bull): records fall as rivals unleash monster distances #Cycling #Pogacar #Evenepoel #WorldTour #TrainingCamp

🎥 At Unibet and in Tietema's house, they see with pain in their hearts how Tadej Pogacar again leaves no crumbs For the number of victories of Tadej Pogacar in recent years, you need a sturdy abacus before Christmas. The Slovenian ruled wherever he wanted and that dominance seems to have no end in sight for now. The Unibet Tietema Rockets and team owner Bas Tietema were also painfully watching for a first sig...

🎥 At Unibet and in Tietema's house, they see with pain in their hearts how Tadej Pogacar again leaves no crumbs #TadejPogacar #Cycling #Unibet #Tietema #ProCycling

Tim Wellens on Early Roubaix Recon with Tadej Pogačar: "It Was Necessary" Tim Wellens has been one of the most reliable lieutenants for UAE Team Emirates-XRG in recent years, particularly for Tadej Pogačar, but the Belgian has also built an ever stronger palmarès of his own at the Middle Eastern squad. At his team’s media day in Benidorm, he looked ahead to the coming yea...

Tim Wellens on Early Roubaix Recon with Tadej Pogačar: "It Was Necessary" #Cycling #TimWellens #TadejPogačar #Roubaix #UAETeamEmirates

Everyone is waiting for the day Pogacar retires: 'I don't know if that's a good thing for Ben Healy,' says EF-boss Vaughters What a year it has been for Ben Healy. The Irishman enjoyed a dream season, with an outstanding Classics campaign, a phenomenal Tour de France and a World Championship medal to top it off. He looks like one of the riders who could benefit if Tadej Pogacar were not around, but not everyone agrees. In...

Everyone is waiting for the day Pogacar retires: 'I don't know if that's a good thing for Ben Healy,' says EF-boss Vaughters #Cycling #TourDeFrance #WorldChampionship #BenHealy #Pogacar

Why is Tadej Pogacar's program (still) so limited for 2026 and when will he go searching for altitude? Last Saturday was finally here: the announcement of the program of the world's best cyclist, Tadej Pogacar, for 2026. The Slovenian from UAE Emirates-XRG announced a somewhat atypical schedule anyway, but that can be explained by his superior - sports manager Joxean Fernandez 'Matxin'. Pogacar made...

Why is Tadej Pogacar's program (still) so limited for 2026 and when will he go searching for altitude? #TadejPogacar #Cycling #UAEEmirates #ProCycling #AltitudeTraining

Mads Pedersen is on a hunt, also against Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar: 'Matter of self-respect' Give Mads Pedersen a microphone to talk into and you know you'll get "no bullshit. Friday was another big hit at his team Lidl-Trek's media day, where the Dane spoke straightforwardly about what drives him for the upcoming 2026 cycling year. A season in which two things are central: winning that fir...

Mads Pedersen is on a hunt, also against Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar: 'Matter of self-respect' #MadsPedersen #Cycling #LidlTrek #MathieuVanDerPoel #TadejPogacar

'I still clearly remember him lying on the ground, gasping for breath': Pogacar is often very lucky, but not always Tadej Pogacar has been the best cyclist in the world for years, thanks to relentless work, outstanding equipment, perfect nutrition and, of course, raw talent. But there is also an element of luck involved. The Slovenian superstar rarely ends up on the ground, especially when compared to his biggest...

'I still clearly remember him lying on the ground, gasping for breath': Pogacar is often very lucky, but not always #Cycling #TadejPogacar #ProCycling #Sports #Athlete