Tadej Pogacar Archives

Tadej Pogacar

“I would always s**t my pants after races”: Tadej Pogačar says nutrition key to improvement (and claims Shimano power meters “are not so reliable”); Cat Ferguson TT win; Parlee Cycles founder dies + more on the live blog

It’s Commuting Week and we’ve got all your cycle to work reading covered with the latest bike-related news, views, and nonsense on the Tuesday live blog kickstarted by Ryan Mallon as Adwitiya takes the reins at lunch

Tue, Sep 24, 2024 10:18

Tadej Pogacar at 2024 Tour de France, stage 4 (Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

“He’s ready for a rainbow jersey”: Tadej Pogačar records 415 FTP on a 6.5 hour training ride paced by a Vespa as cyclists say “he’s taunting us mortals”; British race dropped from cycling calendar after abbey trust declines to host + more on the live blog

It’s that time of the year when you have to start packing leg warmers and a jacket for your rides… Welcome to a chilly edition of the Tuesday live blog with Adwitiya bringing you all the cycling news, reaction and more

Tue, Sep 10, 2024 08:51

Tadej Pogačar’s power numbers are “mind boggling”, says Chris Froome; Cyclist photographs “things destroyed by drivers” on cycleway “not fit for purpose”; Dairy-free diet for Tour de France team; Olympic drama; Brutal Basque climb + more on the live blog

It’s Friday, the Olympics are drawing to a close, but the action is still fast and frenetic in both the velodrome and the live blog, where Ryan Mallon will be keeping you updated with all the latest cycling news and views before the weekend

Fri, Aug 09, 2024 08:49

“Every. Last. Drop…”: Bike shop mechanics stunned by cyclist’s “toothless wonder” jockey wheels that should have been binned months ago; Pogačar has “blacklist” of riders he’s “not so fond of”, Tour de France teammate reveals + more on the live blog

The Olympic track cycling is underway, world records are falling and life's good... Dan Alexander is back on the live blog this Tuesday with all your news, reaction and more from the world of cycling today

Tue, Aug 06, 2024 08:04

“The worst part is he did it for over 500m”: Pro cyclist disqualified for “stickiest of sticky bottles”; Police fine driver with bike on rear mount for hiding licence plate; Wout van Aert goes for double disc wheels; Drunk Pogačar + more on the live blog

It’s Thursday and Adwitiya is back with some more news, views and general chit-chat from the cycling world

Thu, Jul 25, 2024 09:15

Tadej Pogačar and Urška Žigart, stage 19, 2024 Tour de France (A.S.O./Charly Lopez)

“No Urška, no Pogi”: Tadej Pogačar pulls out of Paris Olympics due to “being too tired” – as fans blame shock Urška Žigart omission for Tour de France winner’s absence; “Cyclists are now being protected to a ridiculous extent” + more on the live blog

It’s Tuesday, we’re well into the post-Tour/pre-Olympics malaise, and Ryan Mallon’s back from a hot, sunny weekend in Nice with more cycling news and views on the live blog. Once he’s sorted out his stash from the Tour’s publicity caravan, that is…

Tue, Jul 23, 2024 09:16

Tadej Pogačar wins final time trial at 2024 Tour de France

“Never listen to Lance Armstrong about anything”: Phil Gaimon hits back at disgraced cheat’s “don’t give them a reason to doubt you” warning to Tadej Pogačar; Four-time winner Chris Froome convinces oblivious Tour security guard + more on the live blog

It's Blue Monday in the cycling world, the Tour de France done and dusted for another year — join Dan Alexander as he attempts to fill the void with your Monday live blog

Mon, Jul 22, 2024 08:08

Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard and Matteo Jorgenson climb at the 2024 Tour de France (ASO/Charly Lopez)

“I didn’t hear them say that last year”: Patrick Lefevere calls Visma-Lease a Bike “sore loser” after sports director says Tadej Pogačar “doesn’t leave much for others” and questions if Tour de France domination helps his “popularity”

Tadej Pogačar has won more than a quarter of Grand Tour stages so far this year, sports director Merijn Zeeman (whose team won all three Grand Tours in 2023) stating: "It's his choice, of course, but I don't know if that contributes to his popularity"

Sun, Jul 21, 2024 12:47

Visma-Lease a Bike earn plaudits for “nice gesture”, giving water to Tour de France pro on another team; Latest mind-boggling Pogačar mountain destruction; Olympic athlete photos or police mugshots?; Stolen cargo bikes appeal + more on the live blog

Summer's well and truly arrived in the UK and in proper British style Dan Alexander is now going to spend the full day complaining about being too hot... great conditions to sit inside and watch a monstrous day of Tour de France mountain climbing

Fri, Jul 19, 2024 08:22

What is carbon monoxide rebreathing and why is the entire Tour de France talking about it? Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard insist it’s “nothing suspicious” and “just a simple test”, but others are less convinced

UAE Team Emirates, Visma-Lease a Bike and Israel–Premier Tech all admitted using the controversial test during altitude camps, raising health and ethical questions — but is it safe and are the concerns justified?

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 15:04