'I'm Not Really Sick' – Tadej Pogačar Brushes Off Minor Illness at the Tour De France
Slovenian reveals he's suffered with a cough and runny nose in recent days
ground.newsHere’s a quick update on Tadej Pogačar, based on the latest available reporting:
- UAE Team Emirates have been active in protecting Pogacar during training in 2026, including using motorbikes on rides to manage crowd interference and safety around the rider.[1]
- Pogačar’s 2024 Olympic participation was affected by fatigue after the Giro-Tour double, with news that he withdrew from the Paris 2024 road race and was replaced by teammates.[2]
- In 2025, Pogacar delivered notable performances in the Tour de France, including a stage win on Hautacam to reclaim yellow, underscoring his continued form and strength in the mountains.[3]
- Background coverage in cycling media discusses Pogacar’s competitive status and strategic approach across 2024–2025, including comments on his confidence and consistency at the Tour level.[5][7]
If you’d like, I can fetch the most up-to-date articles from reliable outlets (e.g., Cycling News, Cycling Weekly, The Independent) and summarize them with direct quotes and dates.