I race on instinct and I'm not going to change – Tadej Pogacar interview

Tadej Pogacar is looking to bounce back from Tour de France setback to try and win a third yellow jersey in 2023
Tadej Pogacar is looking to bounce back from Tour de France setback to try and win a third yellow jersey in 2023 (Image credit: Sprint Cycling Agency)

After a long 2022 season, even Tadej Pogačar needs a holiday.

The 24-year-old UAE Team Emirates leader has been in Colombia for the last couple of weeks, riding Rigoberto Urán's Giro di Rigo event and then relaxing and enjoying his off-season with his partner and fellow pro rider Urška Žigart.  

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Stephen Farrand
Head of News

Stephen is the most experienced member of the Cyclingnews team, having reported on professional cycling since 1994. He has been Head of News at Cyclingnews since 2022, before which he held the position of European editor since 2012 and previously worked for Reuters, Shift Active Media, and CyclingWeekly, among other publications.