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 ended with a brutal crash, yet he can look back on it with pride for his remarkable achievements. Starting strong, Pogacar won the Strade Bianche and Milan-San Remo titles, adding to his record-equalling fifth Tour de France crown. Despite a broken collarbone from a crash in the Vuelta a Espana, he had already amassed 22 wins.
His dominance was evident as he secured victories in four out of five Monument Classics, including three straight wins in a row. Pogacar's resilience shone through, as he made a triumphant return at the Tour de Romandie, where he won four stages and claimed his fifth Tour title.
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