Pogačar starts at the Vuelta: A duel with Felix Gall awaits

The Tour of Spain, which begins on August 22nd, is one of the few major races that the Slovenian from the UAE Emirates team has not yet won.

In 2019, at the beginning of his professional career, he came third in his only start so far. Pogacar’s challengers will be on the tour that begins in his adopted home of Monaco Felix Gall count.

Pogacar had previously left participation open, but is now aiming for the Tour and Vuelta double, which has only been achieved by three riders, in one calendar year.

Last managed it Chris Froome In 2017, winning the two consecutive three-week tours, only before that Bernard Hinault 1978 and Jacques Anquetil 1963.

During the Tour, Pogacar was once again untouchable with five stage wins.