Pogacar Favored in Vuelta 2026

Despite only competing 37 days this season, Pogačar has won nearly every race he entered, including Strade Bianche, Milan-San Remo, Ronde van Vlaanderen, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Romandía, Switzerland, and his fifth Tour de France victory. His only loss came in Paris-Roubaix where he finished second to Wout Van Aert.

The 'caníbal' Slovenian faces a challenging Vuelta course with formidable rivals, but his proven superiority across various terrains makes him the top contender as the race begins. rocore.sbs