Tadej Pogacar confirms he will race at Vuelta a Espana: 'The time is right'
UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Tadej Pogacar has confirmed he will be returning to the Vuelta a Espana for only the second time in his career. Pogacar, who secured a record-equalling fifth Tour de France crown on July 26, will now set his sights on winning one of the few races he has yet to taste victory in. Victory in Spain – the race begins on August 26 – would mean he becomes only the ninth rider…
UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Tadej Pogacar has announced his return to the Vuelta a Espana for the second time in his career. The race begins on August 26, following his record-breaking fifth Tour de France victory on July 26. Winning La Vuelta would cement Pogacar's place as only the ninth rider to have conquered all three Grand Tours.
Only three riders have achieved this feat - Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault, and Chris Froome, the latter being the only modern-era rider to do so. Pogacar's last appearance in the Vuelta was in 2019, where he secured victory in three stages and won the best young rider's white jersey. His team, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, includes strong riders like Joao Almeida, Jay Vine, Pavel Sivakov, Pablo Torres, Kevin Vermaerke, Domen Novak, and Ivo Oliveira.
The Vuelta's opening stage is an individual time trial in Monaco, followed by demanding mountain stages in France and Andorra, before culminating in iconic climbs in Spain. Pogacar expressed excitement about returning to the race, citing Spain as a country he loves to race in. The team is aiming to finish the year on a high note, with Pogacar looking to secure a third consecutive world championship title in Canada.
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