Pogacar Favored for Vuelta 2026 After Dominant Season

Pogacar heads to La Vuelta after dominating the cycling scene, securing his fifth Tour de France victory. The Slovenian has won every race he's entered this season except Paris-Roubaix, where he finished second to Wout Van Aert, one of his potential rivals in Spain. rouesnews.click

Despite competing only 37 days, Pogacar has claimed victories in Strade Bianche, Milán-Sanremo, Ronde van Vlaanderen, Lieja-Bastoña-Lieja, Romandía, and Switzerland. His 'caníbal' character and the Vuelta's parcours present challenges for rivals attempting to dethrone the reigning champion.