UAE Team Emirates-XRG and Pogacar look to defend Strade Bianche title

UAE Team Emirates-XRG arrive at Strade Bianche fresh off a triumphant victory at the UAE Tour, eager to carry their winning momentum into Italy. World Champion Tadej Pogacar will lead a formidable squad as he turns his attention to the classics following a commanding performance on home soil.

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Known as the “Race of the White Roads”, the gravelled roads of Italy will test the Pelton to their limits. The race has never failed to deliver unforgettable performances for UAE Team Emirates-XRG. Superstar Slovenian Tadej Pogacar will look to add to his two wins at the race as he homes in on 100 career wins.

Pogacar is no stranger to the demands of the Italian classics, with the World Champion often thriving in such monumental challenges. In 2024, Pogacar stunned the world with one of the most memorable performances ever seen in professional cycling. Declaring to his rivals where he would attack, he was true to his word, making his move on the famous Monte Santa Marie. Embarking on an 81KM solo journey, Pogacar conquered the course and left his rivals in his wake as he seized the 2024 crown.