Tadej Pogačar Eyes Record-Breaking Finish too Historic 2025 Season
Tadej Pogačar is poised to conclude an already legendary 2025 season with a flurry of Italian races,aiming to cement his place in cycling history. He’s coming off a dominant performance, securing his second rainbow jersey at teh World Championships. Now, all eyes are on his upcoming challenges and potential for even more victories.
A Packed Schedule to Close Out the Year
Pogačar will first represent Slovenia at the European Championships this Sunday. Following that, he’ll shift his focus to Tre Valli Varesine on Tuesday, marking his first race since his World Championship win. he’ll target Il Lombardia, the prestigious “Race of the Falling Leaves,” to cap off the season.
UAE Team Emirates will provide strong support,fielding a lineup including Isaac del Toro,jay Vine,Alessandro Covi,Pablo Torres,Enea Sambinello,and veteran Rafal Majka,who will retire after il Lombardia. This team is built to maximize Pogačar’s chances in thes crucial races.
The Pursuit of a Historic Win Record
Last year’s Tre Valli Varesine was regrettably canceled due to severe weather. Pogačar views this year’s race as a valuable warm-up for Il Lombardia and a chance to honor the event. He wants one more competitive hit-out before the season concludes.
Currently,Pogačar is ranked No. 1 in the world, boasting four yellow jerseys and a growing collection of 105 career wins. If successful, he could add three more monuments to his extraordinary palmarès.
UAE Team Emirates has already established a new modern single-season win record, currently standing at 86 and continuing to climb. This demonstrates the team’s overall strength and consistency throughout the year.
Il Lombardia: A Chance to Equal a Legend
A victory at Il Lombardia woudl be particularly notable. It would tie Pogačar with Italian cycling icon Fausto Coppi, both with five wins in the “race of the Falling Leaves.” This would further solidify his legacy among the greats of the sport.
“After the Europeans, Il Lombardia will be the last target of the season,” Pogačar stated.”We decided to also do Tre Valli Varesine as a warm-up, and it will be nice to come back and honor the race.”
The Battle for Most Wins in 2025
The mid-week races also add another layer of intrigue to the season. Pogačar currently leads the 2025 wins tally with 17 victories.
Belgian sprinter Tim Merlier is hot on his heels with 15 wins. Merlier is aggressively pursuing additional races, including one-day events and the Tour of Holland, hoping to surpass Pogačar’s total.
If Pogačar achieves a clean sweep at the Euros, Tre Valli, and Il Lombardia, he’ll reach 20 victories. This would likely secure his repeat as the WorldTour’s top winner, following his successes in 2022 and 2024.
Here’s a swift look at Pogačar’s potential achievements:
* Current World Ranking: No.1
* Yellow Jerseys: 4
* Rainbow Jerseys: 2
* Career wins: 105 (and counting)
* Potential Monuments: 3 more
* Il Lombardia Record: Chance to tie Fausto Coppi with 5 wins.
Ultimately, Pogačar’s final races of 2025 promise to be thrilling. You can expect a display of exceptional skill and determination as he strives to add even more accolades to his remarkable career. This is a moment for cycling fans to witness history in the making.
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