Tadej Pogacar on potential UAE Tour return, recovering from horror crash and 'special talent' Isaac del Toro

Tadej Pogacar is recovering from a serious crash sustained during the Vuelta a Espana, which forced him to miss out on defending his titles. The 28-year-old cyclist required surgery for a broken collarbone, three fractured vertebrae, and a concussion, leading him to take his rehabilitation very seriously. Pogacar stated that he was grateful to be alive after the incident that ended his season prematurely.

While he misses racing, Pogacar is focusing on his recovery and taking time to spend with his family. His progress is taking place in Monaco, where he started the Vuelta from, a city he knows very well. Despite the crash, Pogacar has managed to secure stage wins in the Vuelta, including a 50km solo victory in Andorra. He was looking to wrap up the Big Three by winning the Vuelta, but missed out.

However, he accomplished the overall victories in the Tour de Romandie and Tour de Suisse, putting him among the top performers in six of cycling’s seven week-long stage races. Pogacar’s teammate Isaac del Toro showcased a special talent on Stage 2, where he won, adding to the pride and success of the UAE Team Emirates-XRG.