Tadej Pogačar Remains Optimistic After Vuelta Crash

Tadej Pogačar is maintaining a positive outlook after a severe crash at the Vuelta a España that concluded his season. His partner, Urška Žigart, indicated that he is concentrating on his recovery and is optimistic about returning to competition in 2027.

Pogačar suffered a broken collarbone, vertebra, and concussion during the incident on stage 8 of the Vuelta, which has sidelined him from several major events, including the road world championships. Žigart mentioned that he might travel to Canada to support her at the world championships or potentially participate himself.

Despite the challenges, Pogačar's spirits remain high, as noted by his teammate Tim Wellens, who reported that Pogačar was in good humor following successful surgery. Meanwhile, Žigart faced her own setback with a crash during the Faun Tour Femmes, raising questions about her participation in the upcoming world championships.