Tadej Pogacar's Future Plans: A Balancing Act
The road season may have officially ended for Tadej Pogacar at Il Lombardia, but the Slovenian cycling star continues to captivate fans with his post-season activities. In a recent interview at the Andorra Cycling Masters, Pogacar hinted at a potential return to the Vuelta a España in 2026, a race he has yet to conquer.
The Challenge of Timing
Pogacar's interest in the Vuelta a España is understandable, as it would complete his legendary palmarès. However, the race presents a unique challenge. The Vuelta a España coincides with another of Pogacar's primary goals: the World Championships in Canada. This clash of events creates a delicate scheduling dilemma.
Main Objectives
Pogacar's current focus is on four major objectives: Milano-Sanremo, Paris-Roubaix, the Tour de France, and the World Championships. By racing the spring monuments, he has minimal rest before the Tour de France. Adding the Vuelta a España would further compress his schedule, making it difficult to prepare adequately for the World Championships in Canada.
Upcoming Decisions
The UAE Team Emirates star's plans for the 2026 season will become clearer in December during the team's training camp. This is when the team will finalize schedules and lineups for the main races of the season, providing a definitive answer to the Vuelta a España question.
