Tadej Pogacar can look back at sensational 2026 with pride despite brutal end to season
His season might have ended in brutal fashion, but 2026 has seen Tadej Pogacar maintain his journey to becoming the greatest cyclist of all time, while also arguably being the most dominant athlete in the sporting world at present. The Slovenian has once again been well supported by his UAE Team Emirates -XRG colleagues who have helped Pogacar add another seven major titles to his CV, including a…
Tadej Pogacar's sensational 2026 season has been marred by a brutal end, despite the Slovenian athlete maintaining his journey to becoming the greatest cyclist of all time. Pogacar secured a record-equalling fifth Tour de France crown, bringing his total wins to 22. He also claimed victories in the Strade Bianche, Milan-San Remo, Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, Tour de Suisse, and Tour de Romandie, adding seven major titles to his CV.
However, Pogacar's campaign was cut short after a horror crash in the Vuelta a Espana that left him needing surgery for a broken collarbone. Despite this setback, Pogacar has been supported by his UAE Team Emirates -XRG colleagues throughout the season, helping him to achieve remarkable feats.
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