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Pogacar Leads UAE Team in 2026 Vuelta, Demands €100k Fee

8/3/2026

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Pogacar Leads Vuelta

Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) will lead squad in the 2026 Vuelta a España.
The race begins with a Monaco time trial on 22 August, ends in Granada on 13 September and covers 3,275 km.
UAE’s eight-rider squad includes João Almeida, Jay Vine, Pavel Sivakov, Domen Novak, Ivo Oliveira, Kevin Vermaerke and Pablo Torres.
Pogacar said he is excited to return, calling the Vuelta his last missing Grand Tour and a season target.

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Pogacar Demands Fee

Tadej Pogacar demanded a €100 k appearance fee for the “Pogi Challenge,” double Remco Evenepoel’s rate.
He entertained spectators by performing unicycle tricks during the criterium in his hometown of Komenda.
After flying home from Paris, he said he needs a week to switch off, reset and return to reality.
He added that his energy and mood swing dramatically in the first week after the Tour, causing him to isolate himself.

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Pogacar Leads Vuelta

Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) will lead squad in the 2026 Vuelta a España.
The race begins with a Monaco time trial on 22 August, ends in Granada on 13 September and covers 3,275 km.
UAE’s eight-rider squad includes João Almeida, Jay Vine, Pavel Sivakov, Domen Novak, Ivo Oliveira, Kevin Vermaerke and Pablo Torres.
Pogacar said he is excited to return, calling the Vuelta his last missing Grand Tour and a season target.

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