Tadej Pogačar

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A busy week on social featuring a birthday win for Jasper Philipsen, cherry juice recovery cocktails, and more.

No big result for UAE in Omloop or Kuurne without Pogačar, but riders believe they're on schedule for a big spring classics: 'We can’t win everything.'

Emirati 'super team' bullish on cobblestone chances for Omloop and Kuurne as Wellens, Politt, Narváez, Morgado bring mass offensive to the 'opening weekend.'

Where does American fit into Visma's multi-leader classics approach? 'We don't have an hierarchy. We play many cards.'

Pogačar was losing fitness at the sluggish UAE Tour race pace, so he had to go on the attack.

Van Avermaet is exploring gravel, but he's keeping a close eye on road racing's wider tires and shorter cranks: 'Everyone today is on 165mm.'

Vingegaard and Visma-Lease a Bike up the stakes in the crank 'arms race' after Pogačar switched down to a 165mm set-up for his blockbuster 2024 season.

A look at some of the key storylines to emerge from this year’s edition of the UAE Tour.

Vingegaard narrowly prevented a UAE grand slam last week, but peloton prankster Pogačar and his kindergarten of future crushers made the dominance 'acceptable.'

Tadej Pogačar sets the early-season standard while the other 'Big 4' are left gasping: 'Still some work to do.'

Was it ever in doubt? Pogačar caps inch-perfect week with 8km solo victory on final stage of UAE Tour. Next? Strade, San Remo, Flanders.

UAE boss Mauro Gianetti confirms Tour de France-Vuelta a España program likely on the cards for 2025: 'Normally this is the plan.'

In a first since his wild season debut this week, Pogačar did nothing Saturday except follow the wheels: 'Today I kept my calm.'

‘It was just a funny moment’: UAE Tour race leader Pogačar, defending champion Lennert Van Eetfelt cause panic in the peloton.

'A good day out living the breakaway life': Pogačar continues to rip up the script by cruising more than 100km in the move during pan-flat UAE Tour stage.

Talented US climber Riccitello is just 22 but is already taking some big WorldTour results. Sunday's summit finish at the UAE Tour is his next target.

Tadej Pogačar, Jonathan Milan and others on the offensive, while many GC riders left panicking as race is shaken up.

UAE slots 3 into top-10 to derail the hyped ‘Big 2’ duel between Vingegaard and Roglič in key Volta ao Algarve mountain finale.

Milan proves he's the fastest in the world right now after beating back Merlier, Philipsen in first major showdown of the sprinters in 2025. 

Possibility of Pogačar chasing a Tour de France-Vuelta a España double to be decided ‘in the coming weeks,’ still radio silence about Paris-Roubaix.

World champion triumphant at UAE Tour; Onley, Fisher-Black and Gianetti weigh in.

Pogačar moves into GC lead of UAE Emirates-XRG's home race on Jebel Jais summit, Tarling digs deep to hold second-place overall.

Rivals beware, world champion is raring to go on Wednesday’s uphill finish: ‘It suits me very well’.

Pogačar will be favored to snatch his first win of 2025 in Wednesday's summit finale as he eases into the new season.

'Home' team jarred by back luck on opening day of UAE Tour as world champion Pogačar blows out cobwebs in season debut: 'It would have been something beautiful.'

Hulking Lidl-Trek rider leaves lighter rivals in the dust on steep final ramp to strike first in the world championship of sprinters.

Philipsen relegated as Milan wins the first round in battle of the sprinting aces, Pogačar spices things up in rainbow jersey debut.

Triple crown star keeps world guessing on Vuelta and Roubaix plans; UAE Tour rivals admit difficulty of taking on world champion.

We’ve already seen it raced at the UAE Tour Women but Pogačar’s Colnago Y1Rs has the sacred rainbow stripes and a 3D printed Wahoo mount.

Vingegaard, Kuss, Van Aert debut at Portuguese tour in first test of Visma’s 2025 quest to reclaim 'super team' superiority in cobbled classics and Tour de France.

Pogačar expected to set the tone for San Remo, Flanders, and Tour de France in sponsor-pleasing jaunt at the UAE Tour.

Checking in on road, gravel, and beyond in social media land.

Tour de Hoody: Alaphilippe refuses to let data override his unbridled racing style and that’s something every cycling fan can cheer for in 2025: 'Panache and aggression can always beat power numbers.'

After three seasons, the streaming giant confirms the end of 'Unchained,' but there are hints the Tour de France Femmes could be a new project.

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe’s Rolf Aldag explains why the Giro-Tour double strategy could give Primož Roglič his best chance at the yellow jersey.

Faceoff: Jim Cotton and Andrew Hood argue the potential and pitfalls of Pogačar rewriting his 2025 race program and braving the 'Hell of the North.'

Pogačar posts video of himself clattering across the cobbles of the Trouee d'Arenberg to raise speculation of shock 2025 debut at the 'Hell of the North.'

Here's what you need to know about the most hotly-hyped men's debuts of 2025 as racing clicks up a sprocket in the UAE and Europe.

Tour de France course designer Thierry Gouvenou says TTTs will be back, but hints that format tweaks might leave some purists unhappy.

Opinion: The 'super team' stanglehold on grand tour racing means only superdomestiques have a chance at breaking the Pogačar, Vingegaard, Evenepoel, Roglič lockout.

Experts believe the supposed 'carb ceiling' can be shattered - the performance impact could be bonkers: '120g/hr is a reference, but the exact number is far higher.'

Van der Poel takes Richard Mille timepiece for a trip through a filthy French field; meanwhile, Wout's Garmin goes AWOL.

Where's Remco? Soudal Quick-Step star remains on an indoor trainer as he awaits a crucial medical check next week that will determine when he can return to road training.

Tour de Hoody: The stakes are high in the early season races, even if the prestige is not. Here are the hottest story lines and hype I'm most stoked about to open 2025.

If you’re a cycling fan, there’s no better place to be in December or January than Spain’s Calpe region.

Ecuadorian aggro-attacker debuts at Tour Down Under ahead of high-profile role as Pogačar's policeman at Flanders, Tour de France.

Yates, Campenaerts are key additions in Visma-Lease a Bike's bolstered lineup for this summer's epic 'super team' clash with Pogačar and UAE Emirates XRG.

'He can still improve': UAE Emirates performance staff have tweaked the dials on Pogačar's training plan to find even more power for the supreme Slovene.

No Pogačar, no problem? Roglič expected to be the only one of the 'Big 4' to race this year's Giro, but that could be a good thing.

Climbers’ paradise for the 2025 Giro: Women’s Giro features 2 summit finales, men tackle Colle delle Finestre and Mortirolo.

So long café ride, hello suffering: The UAE Emirates 'junk mile' methodology sent Pogačar to the top of the world, but some fear for its sustainability.

Belgian star still has not trained on the bike since December crash and hopes for Ardennes return: 'It's been a tough period for me.'

Can Kuss kick back after an off-key '24? Will Vollering vanquish SD Worx? Can Pogačar possibly get better? Here's what we're watching for in 2025.

Van der Poel set for seismic showdown with Pogačar at Tour of Flanders before a summer that could center on cross country: 'We are thinking about how we can close the gap on Pogačar'.

Heat training is up there with high-carb fueling and topical cooling as a must-have of elite performance. CORE's new sensor makes it easier and more comfortable for amateurs to do it, too.

'It's in the process of being transformative': UAE Emirates is leading the WorldTour's race to decipher its data with an AI bot that could accelerate strategy decisions and open doors to 'micro-training'.

Rogla revenge, Pogi on the pavé, a French Tour de France winner: Here are 5 wacky race predictions for 2025 that might just happen.

Visma Lease a Bike team leader clear on challenge: ‘To beat him I need to reach a new level’.

Breaking down where each major grand tour stage win contender stands as we approach the start of the 2025 season.

We take a closer look at the winter training programs of Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates. Like usual, there's a lot of Zone 2 — and something new.

Two road stages and a time trial will open the 108th edition of the 'corsa rosa.' The remainder of the season's first grand tour will be disclosed by next month.

From the Angliru and Bola del Mundo climbs, a start in Italy, and the likely return of Pogačar, what's not to love about La Vuelta 2025?

Swiss phenom Christen idolizes Tadej Pogačar and has the confidence to match his world champion teammate: 'I expected that I would develop so fast.'

It’s a lot more than just Pogačar: Ayuso and Yates target Giro and aim to avoid their ambitions getting lost in talent-stacked super team.

Pogačar, Vingegaard, Evenepoel, Roglič, Van der Poel and Van Aert form elite men's 'Super 6,' but they won't be crossing paths too often in 2025.

Breaking down where each major male one-day contender stands as we slowly approach the 2025 season.

Chinese mega-sponsor XDS officially joins WorldTour, online supermarket Picnic partners Dutch team, Pogačar and Roglič get new kits.

UCI calls for ban on controversial use of carbon monoxide after revelations that Tour de France-toppers Visma-Lease a Bike and UAE Emirates were tinkering with the toxic gas.

Pogačar targets Tour and Worlds defence after ‘perfect season’, decision to race Giro or Vuelta on hold.

On Thursday, December 12, the virtual cycling platform MyWhoosh is hosting a free virtual ride with the Slovenian wunderkind.

They’re eight years apart in age and have never been teammates, but Bling and Pogi are Monaco’s most famous training pair.

Wondered what Pogačar was vibing to while he dominated the 2024 season? Eminem, Rammstein, and some obscure Slovenian stuff, that's what.

Vuelta a España to make history next August with a first-ever race start in Italy. Early details are emerging.

New report shows pro cycling is getting richer, but it still pays pennies compared to many mainstream sports.

Colnago has taken some heat for leaving Tadej Pogačar with no aero bike. It looks like that’s changing with a model called the Colnago Y1RS.

Two-time Tour winner Vingegaard talks injuries, miracles, key rivals and a ‘crazy year.’

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe still backs 35-year-old Roglič in his eternal quest to win the Tour de France after 'big disaster' of 2024 crash and DNF.

World champion Pogačar near-obsessed with La Primavera following series of near-misses.