Tadej Pogacar is setting his sights on an incredible goal in the world of cycling. After winning both the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France in the same year, he is now contemplating the possibility of adding the Vuelta a Espana to his list of victories. While he did not participate in the Vuelta this year due to the Olympic Games, Pogacar is open to the idea in the future.
In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Pogacar revealed his thoughts on potentially conquering all three Grand Tours in a single year. He acknowledged that achieving this feat would require careful planning and proper preparation to ensure he arrives in peak condition for each race. Winning a Grand Tour is a significant challenge that requires a different approach than simply finishing the race.
Although Chris Froome came close to achieving this remarkable accomplishment by holding all three leaders’ jerseys in 2017 and 2018, winning all three Grand Tours in the same calendar year remains a historic milestone yet to be reached in the world of cycling. Pogacar, however, prefers not to compare himself to past cyclists, choosing instead to focus on creating his own legacy and living in the present moment.
Despite not having a cycling idol growing up, Pogacar has become a dominant force in the sport, drawing inspiration from his own journey rather than the achievements of others. As he continues to make his mark on the world of cycling, Pogacar remains humble and focused on his own path to success.
With his incredible talent and unwavering determination, Tadej Pogacar has proven himself to be a formidable competitor in the world of cycling. As he contemplates the possibility of winning all three Grand Tours in the same year, fans and fellow cyclists alike will be eagerly watching to see if he can turn this ambitious dream into a reality. If anyone is up for the challenge, it’s certainly Tadej Pogacar.