Cycling superstar Tadej Pogacar thought he had broken one vertebrae in his spine. In fact, it was three.
Pogacar saw his season come to a terrifying halt at the Vuelta a España on August 29.
He spoke exclusively to The Athletic about the mental and physical toll of recovery, his nervousness about getting back on the bike, and why the sport must do more to improve safety.
Get closer to greatness!
From Tadej Pogačar's race bike to the legendary Tour Lion, Pogi Challenge is your chance to experience the moments that inspire champions to go the distance. Let's celebrate a shared passion for performance, perseverance, and cycling.
@TamauPogi
#Pogacar# #PogiChallenge# #KuCoin# #GoTheDistance#
"You shouldn't be spending time thinking about the alternative."
Once you’ve made the call, Tadeu Marroco says it’s time to move forward and execute.
Hear the BAT Chief Executive's advice for leaders on The @SmokelessWord.
Stream the full episode now:
A 5 a.m. doping control for yellow jersey Tadej Pogacar on Sunday was part of one of the largest testing sweeps in recent history.
The entire Tour de France peloton has spent the week wondering what it meant. 🔗
The cycling prizes are ready for you!
Share a 560,000 USDT prize pool and exclusive cycling rewards with Futures Contests on KuCoin PROOF:
🚲 Colnago bike
👕 UAE Team Emirates – XRG jerseys signed by Tadej Pogačar
👕 Pogi Team 2026 jerseys
🧢 Exclusive KuCoin merch bags with cycling items
Trade. Compete. Prove.
#GoTheDistance#
AI, podcasts, digital capabilities...this is a whole new era for BAT.
Our Chief Executive, Tadeu Marroco, discusses how our evolution over recent years is creating the building blocks for our future.
Hear the full conversation on The @SmokelessWord: