'I will have to check off the Vuelta at some point' – Tadej Pogačar reveals his plans for 2027
Giro d'Italia gets sidelined, as the Slovenian prioritises Worlds, the Tour de France and an elusive win in the Vuelta
Tadej Pogačar has outlined his plans for the 2027 cycling season, with his primary focus on winning the Vuelta a España. The only Grand Tour still missing from his impressive list of victories, securing a win in Spain would be a significant achievement for the UAE Team Emirates XRG rider. Following the media event at a charity golf tournament in Volčji Potok, Slovenia, Pogačar addressed questions about his serious crash during stage eight of the previous year's Vuelta, which left him with multiple injuries including a fractured collarbone, vertebrae injury, and concussion.
Pogačar confirmed that the conspiracy theories surrounding the incident were baseless, stating that "everything else is fake news." The Slovenian cyclist also revealed his intention to secure another Tour de France victory, which is set to begin on July 2, 2027. With a potential sixth Tour title, Pogačar would surpass the likes of Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Indurain, who each won the race five times.
Another major focus for Pogačar in 2027 is the UCI Road World Championships, which he missed this past year due to his injuries. The championships will be held in Haute-Savoie Mont-Blanc, France, starting on August 24, leaving Pogačar with just a few days of recovery before the Vuelta a España, which will kick off on September 4.
The Slovenian rider expressed his desire to check off the Vuelta at some point, despite his preference for the Giro d'Italia, as it remains the only Grand Tour he has yet to conquer.
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