Pogacar Celebrates Tour de France Victory After Giro-Tour Double
Tadej Pogacar, the UAE Team Emirates cyclist, made a triumphant appearance in the Nice press room, accompanied by his teammate Luke Maguire, and UAE Team Emirates Press Officer. Pogacar’s impressive third Tour de France victory and numerous records in the bag, he is now set to pursue the rainbow jersey after a well-deserved break.
Pogacar Reflects on Tour de France Win
In an exclusive interview, Pogacar discussed his emotional response to winning the Tour de France, stating, "Everyone has shown that they have balls in the race. This Tour has been a spectacle. I am proud to have won this fight. The world of cycling has enjoyed this level of competition and these races."
Key Moment: Galibier Stage
Pogacar attributed his confidence in winning the Tour to the Galibier stage, saying, "The Galibier stage gave me the hope and confidence to know that I could achieve it."
No Signs of Fatigue
Despite his grueling schedule, Pogacar expressed his exhaustion, stating, "I’m exhausted. I need to rest a bit and see my family and friends. It’s been four busy months with the Giro and the Tour."
Cycling’s Cleanliness
When asked about doubts surrounding his performance, Pogacar emphasized the cleanliness of the sport, saying, "The UCI invests a lot of money to keep the sport clean and I think it’s one of the cleanest. It’s not worth taking anything that could be harmful to your health. It’s stupid. Life is very long."
Training and Recovery
Pogacar shared his training routine after the Giro, revealing, "After the Giro I recovered a bit. I spent some time with my girlfriend and that helps me relax. We went to Isola 2000 together to prepare and it was great. We support each other a lot between the Giro and the Tour."
Personal Records
When asked about his personal records, Pogacar humbly replied, "I don’t like to analyze my statistics, maybe I will in 30 years. Right now I want to enjoy the moment."
LaVuelta and World Championships
Regarding his participation in the LaVuelta, Pogacar expressed his reluctance, saying, "LaVuelta has asked me to go, but it’s impossible. The icing on the cake would be to have a good month of August and prepare well for the world championship."