About Tadej Pogacar
Tadej Pogacar, born September 21, 1998, in Komenda, Slovenia, has established himself as the most talented cyclist of his generation. A two-time Tour de France champion and multiple Grand Tour winner, Pogacar combines exceptional climbing ability with time-trialing prowess and fearless racing instincts.
Pogacar burst onto the professional cycling scene by winning the 2020 Tour de France at just 21 years old, overcoming a 57-second deficit to fellow Slovenian Primoz Roglic on the penultimate stage with a stunning time trial performance that ranks among the greatest individual stages in Tour history.
He defended his title in 2021 with a dominant display of climbing and time-trialing that left the field in his wake. His attacking style, willingness to take risks, and apparent inability to show any weakness in the mountains have drawn comparisons to the greatest Grand Tour riders in history.
Pogacar's versatility extends beyond Grand Tours. He has won Monument classics, demonstrating his ability to compete in one-day races as well as three-week stage races. His spring campaign victories show that he possesses the explosive power and tactical intelligence required for the most prestigious single-day events.
His riding style is characterized by fearless attacks in the mountains, often launching from several kilometers before the summit finish. His ability to accelerate on steep gradients is exceptional, and his time-trialing position is among the most aerodynamic in the professional peloton.
Tadej Pogacar continues to pursue cycling's greatest achievements. His combination of climbing, time-trialing, and racing intelligence makes him the defining cyclist of the 2020s and a compelling figure in international sporting competition.
