Evenepoel Fears UAE Riders Support for Pogacar at Worlds
- UAE Emirates-XRG has a formidable 11 riders competing in the UCI Road World Championships road race on Sunday, adn Remco Evenepoel suggests some may prioritize supporting Tadej Pogačar,...
- Defending champion Pogačar leads a strong UAE team capable of dominating the top-10, potentially even sweeping the podium in Rwanda.
- Isaac del Toro is emerging as a important threat to Pogačar, but riders like Juan ayuso, Jay Vine, Marc Soler, and Pavel Sivakov also pose a challenge.
‘They’ll definitely lend a hand’: Evenepoel anticipates Pogačar may receive support beyond Slovenia at Worlds
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Updated September 27, 2025 05:21AM
UAE Emirates-XRG has a formidable 11 riders competing in the UCI Road World Championships road race on Sunday, adn Remco Evenepoel suggests some may prioritize supporting Tadej Pogačar, even if it means assisting a rival nation.
Defending champion Pogačar leads a strong UAE team capable of dominating the top-10, potentially even sweeping the podium in Rwanda.
Isaac del Toro is emerging as a important threat to Pogačar, but riders like Juan ayuso, Jay Vine, Marc Soler, and Pavel Sivakov also pose a challenge.
Evenepoel acknowledged the possibility of a strategic alliance, stating, “they’ll definitely lend a hand – they did last year too.”
UAE Emirates Rider Breakdown
| Rider | Nationality | key Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Tadej Pogačar | Slovenia | Overall Race leader, Climbing |
| Isaac del Toro | Mexico | Strong Climber, Potential Stage Winner |
| Juan Ayuso | Spain | General Classification Contender |
| Jay Vine | Australia | Climbing, Time Trialing |
| Marc Soler | Spain | Aggressive Rider, Breakaway Specialist |
| Pavel Sivakov | France | Climbing, Stage Hunting |
| … (remaining 5 Riders) | … | … |
Evenepoel humorously suggested asking the UAE riders themselves about their intentions.