“I Cannot Confirm Anything” – Tadej Pogačar Stays Elusive on Paris-Roubaix and Vuelta Plans, Eyes UAE Tour for Season Debut
Tadej Pogačar remains tight-lipped about his full race schedule for 2025, including potential appearances at Paris-Roubaix and the Vuelta a España, as he prepares for his season debut at the UAE Tour. The two-time Tour de France champion and reigning Giro d’Italia winner is keeping fans and analysts guessing, refusing to confirm whether he will take on the grueling cobbled classic or aim for a second Vuelta title.
“I Cannot Confirm Anything” – Pogačar Plays Coy on Race Plans
Spealing in a recent interview, the 25-year-old Slovenian star was asked about his ambitions for Paris-Roubaix and a possible Grand Tour double in 2025. His response was as elusive as ever:
“I cannot confirm anything,” Pogačar said with a smile, leaving the door open but offering no concrete details.
This response is not unusual for Pogačar, who often keeps his race plans flexible, adapting based on form and team strategy. However, speculation is growing about whether he will attempt Paris-Roubaix for the first time, adding to his expanding list of Monument wins after his triumphs in Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Il Lombardia, and the Tour of Flanders.
As for the Vuelta a España, his participation would depend on his Tour de France performance and overall season strategy. Pogačar won the Vuelta in 2019 at just 20 years old, but with Jonas Vingegaard, Primož Roglič, and Remco Evenepoel all likely contenders, a return would be another bold challenge.
Focus on Season Debut at UAE Tour
While the long-term schedule remains unclear, one thing is certain: Pogačar will begin his 2025 season at the UAE Tour. As the team’s home race, UAE Team Emirates is expected to bring a strong lineup, with Pogačar aiming to secure a third overall title in the event after wins in 2021 and 2022.
The UAE Tour provides a crucial early-season test for Pogačar’s form, featuring challenging mountain stages that suit his climbing ability. His main competition could come from Ineos Grenadiers, Bora-Hansgrohe, and Visma-Lease a Bike, with teams looking to challenge UAE’s dominance.
What’s Next for Pogačar in 2025?
While Paris-Roubaix and the Vuelta remain question marks, Pogačar’s Tour de France defense is all but certain. He will aim to reclaim his yellow jersey after losing out to Vingegaard in 2022 and 2023 before bouncing back with his Giro d’Italia victory in 2024.
Whether he takes on the brutal cobbles of Roubaix or returns to the Vuelta remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—Tadej Pogačar’s 2025 campaign will be must-watch cycling.
