Pogacar Eyes Vuelta Crown: A Grand Slam Quest

Tadej Pogacar has declared his strong desire to win the Vuelta a Espana, which would complete his collection of all three Grand Tour titles. This marks his return to the Vuelta for the first time since 2019. Pogacar achieved his fifth Tour de France victory last month and secured the Giro d'Italia title earlier this year.

If successful, Pogacar would become the ninth rider in history to achieve this remarkable feat. He expressed that winning all three Grand Tours has been a long-held dream. The Vuelta a Espana is scheduled to commence on August 22 in Monaco and will conclude on September 13.

Despite his ambition, Pogacar acknowledged the need to race strategically, considering his upcoming participation in the World Championships, European Championships, and Il Lombardia. He stated his intention to assess his form in the initial stages of the Vuelta and avoid excessive fatigue to ensure readiness for subsequent major events. Pogacar finished third in his only previous Vuelta appearance.