Tadej Pogacar Set to Dominate Vuelta a Espana

Tadej Pogacar is poised to win the Vuelta a Espana.

Can Anyone Challenge Tadej Pogacar?

The Slovenian cyclist is returning to the Vuelta a Espana for the first time in seven years.

He burst onto the scene in 2019, finishing third overall and winning three stages. Tadej Pogacar has since become a dominant force in road cycling, with six grand tour victories.

What Are the Chances of an Upset?

Felix Gall, second at the Giro, is well suited to the climbs but will lose minutes against the clock. Primoz Roglic is back but at 36 is in the twilight of his career, and his preparation will not have been helped by being hit by a car in training three weeks ago.

• Tadej Pogacar is favored to win the Vuelta a Espana
• His rivals face significant challenges, including the parcours and the heat
• Surprises can happen in three-week racing, but an upset would be unprecedented

How Will the Heat Affect the Riders?

The heat is unlikely to be an issue for Tadej Pogacar, who has worked on what was once a weakness. The sweltering late summer temperatures might expose vulnerabilities within UAE Team Emirates-XRG.

What's Next for Tadej Pogacar?

Tadej Pogacar may have the Vuelta wrapped up by the end of the first week. He will be standing on the podium in Granada in three weeks' time, clad in red, barring calamity.