World champion Tadej Pogačar will not line up for his home nation at the 2026 European Road Championships in Slovenia. The Slovenian superstar and his management confirmed the decision following an exhaustive block of late-season racing, opting to prioritize rest and recovery over a high-pressure appearance in front of his home supporters.
This decision follows his recent recovery milestones, as detailed in our Tadej Pogačar rehabilitation update, where he recently returned to light training. For more on his team’s strategy, read about the UAE Team Emirates European campaign.
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