Team Emirates-XRG rider Pogacar solos to victory at Tre Valli Varesine race

Returning to racing in his trade team rainbow jersey, Tadej Pogacar won his first race for UAE Team Emirates-XRG since coming away victorious from both the World Championships and the European Championships.

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The 27-year-old rode to victory at Tre Valli Varesine, with a smart attack guiding him clear of his rivals with 22km to ride.

As he has made his trademark, the Slovenian carried his solo attack to the line, picking up UAE Team Emirates-XRG's 91st victory of the 2025 campaign. Behind Pogacar, the world champion’s teammate Isaac del Toro produced a handy ride to claim eighth place across the line for the UAE squad.

Both Del Toro and Pogacar went up the road as part of an elite group with a little under 30km to ride, before Pogacar attacked on the descent of the Montello climb with 22km to go. From here, the Slovenian extended his advantage to over a minute, and would not be caught before the line.

It is Pogacar’s second victory at Tre Valli Varesine, having promised to return to the race after he was unable to defend his title last season, with the race cancelled due to heavy rain. Tuesday afternoon proved to be a winning return for the UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider, who looks in fine form ahead of the season's final Monument, II Lombardia, on Saturday.