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The Independent
44 minutes ago
- The Independent
Tadej Pogacar ‘already counting the years until retirement' after latest Tour de France success
Tadej Pogacar has admitted that he is 'already counting down the years until retirement' after his latest Tour de France success. Pogacar continued to dominate the peloton in claiming a fourth yellow jersey in July, cruising to victory over rival Jonas Vingegaard and the rest of the would-be general classification contenders. Still yet to turn 27, the Slovenian is assembling a palmares rivalled by only the greats of the sport having added Giro d'Italia and World Championships success to his Tour title last year, and continuing to pick off plenty of monuments and classics. Yet Pogacar, normally ebullient on and off the bike, cut a slightly downbeat figure at times during the Tour amid apparent battles with illness, and did not attack in his usual fashion during the final weeks in the Alps. Insisting, though, that the drive still remains to win as much as possible, the 26-year-old nonetheless offered a hint that he is thinking about his future and knows that victories may not always come. 'The fact is that I am already counting the years until retirement,' Pogacar told the Slovenian press having won an exhibition criterium race in his home town of Komenda. 'I started winning early, and there can also be worse results, I am ready for anything. I will probably ride a few more Tours, although you can never say that you will definitely compete there. The Tour is the biggest race and I doubt that the team will leave me at home for a few more years. "Everyone can have a bad day. You can't expect me to be glowing with happiness for all 21 stages. The Tour was really hard, one of the hardest I've ridden, everyone who fought for the overall classification can confirm that. But now I've rested, 'reset' and I'm ready for new battles.' Pogacar made his real breakthrough as a professional at the Vuelta a Espana in 2019, taking third place on the streets of Spain having gone in with few expectations. He has not returned to the Spanish Grand Tour since and thus still needs a red jersey to complete the set of successes in the sport's three most prestigious stage races. Any tilt will have to wait until next year at the earliest with Pogacar planning a slimmed down schedule in the final months of the year. He will, however, try to target road race victory at the European Championships in France on 5 October, which comes just a week after the World Championships in Rwanda. First, though, he will return to racing in Canada. "We know that Montreal suits me better but that doesn't mean that I won't try to win in Quebec as well," Pogacar said of the upcoming pair of races in the country. "This year they changed the course a bit, it's even easier now, but the goal is harder, so we will try to win there as well. It's not necessarily me, we have a few other competitors who could suit this goal, especially Jhonathan Narvaez. "According to the information we have, it'll be a European Championship for 'climbers' this year, so I will probably be there. It is similar to one of the spring races that Juan Ayuso won this year. But this European Championship probably means that I will not be able to go to any other Italian Classics except [Il] Lombardia."
Sunday World
18 hours ago
- Sunday World
Funeral details released for Waterford cyclist who died in French train station
'HEARTBREAKING LOSS' | Tomas Walsh (25) had travelled from Ireland to see a stage of the Tour de France. Waterford cyclist Tomás Walsh has died in France. Picture by Comeragh Cycling Club Tomas Walsh, 25, of Carriglea, Cheekpoint, Waterford, was in France to watch the Tour de France when the incident occurred on Monday, July 21. French Police opened an investigation into the death of the Waterford cyclist who it is believed may have been electrocuted after falling on to the underground railway track. Police said the body of Mr Walsh was discovered lying on the tracks inside the Grands Boulevards station in the northeast of the city. He had travelled from Ireland to watch the 16th stage of the Tour de France cycling race. Waterford cyclist Tomás Walsh has died in France. Picture by Comeragh Cycling Club News in 90 Seconds - August 6th Funeral arrangements have been announced for Tomas who will be reposing at Russian Side, Cheekpoint, Co. Waterford (X91 TY48) on Friday, August 8, from 4pm to 7pm with house strictly private outside of these hours. Requiem Mass on Saturday, August 9, at 12pm in St. Nicholas church, Faithlegg, Co. Waterford, with burial afterward in the adjoining cemetery, with family flowers only, donations to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Online tributes to the cyclist described him as a 'pleasant young man with the world in front of him', a 'credit to his parents' and a 'really great lad'. One posted: 'A truly lovely lad. You packed so much into your short life', with another adding: 'It's very hard to comprehend the loss of such a talented young man who was so full of the joy of life.' Read more In another tribute, they said: 'No words can be said to express how sad we feel at the heartbreaking loss of your son and brother, his young life tragically cut short, may he rest in peace.' In a further tribute, a mum said: 'My deepest sympathy at the loss of your very precious Tomas. I know the pan of losing a son without warning in the blink of an eye. The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust was a lifeline as our son was abroad also. "An amazing organisation we were then in return able to give back to the KBRT for other families like ourselves, we held a fundraiser and raised lots of money to give back to the fund. A very worthy cause. My heart and thoughts are with you all.' Tomas will be remembered by his heartbroken parents Frank and Bernie, his sisters Caoimhe and Brona and will be sadly missed by his grandparents Chrissie and Joan, his niece Molly, Caoimhe's partner Paul, his aunts, uncles, cousins and his many, many friends especially those in the Comeragh Cycling Club.
South Wales Argus
2 days ago
- South Wales Argus
Monmouthshire councillor wants to host part of Tour de France
Cllr Richard John, Conservative leader in Monmouthshire, has written to the director of the Tour de France to request that the iconic 2027 Grand Départ route includes a section through Monmouthshire. In March, it was confirmed that the 2027 Tour will feature stages in Scotland, Wales, and England, with the Welsh leg expected to finish in Cardiff. However, the full route has not yet been finalised. Cllr John said: "It was great to learn that Wales will host part of the Tour de France in 2027, but we would love to see a route that illustrates Wales' diverse landscape. "We know the route will end in Cardiff city centre, but it would also be great to showcase the green rolling hills of the Wye Valley, the rugged mountains of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park as well as communities in the South Wales Valleys. "Monmouthshire is already a popular destination for cyclists and part-hosting an iconic event like the Tour de France would greatly benefit our tourism industry. "The benefits for our hospitality businesses and small self-catering operators would be considerable, so the council should be pitching to play a part." Cllr John wrote to Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme in French, describing Monmouthshire as "un comté aux collines verdoyantes et aux paysages pittoresques"—a county of green rolling hills and picturesque scenery—and inviting organisers to engage with the council during route planning. The Tour de France is known to generate significant economic benefits for host regions through increased tourism and international exposure. Visit Wales has described the event as a major opportunity to promote the country as a cycling destination. A spokesman for Visit Wales said: "Wales is proud to be welcoming the third stage of the prestigious Tour de France in 2027 finishing in Cardiff. "This iconic race, known for its gruelling routes and breathtaking scenery, will showcase Wales' stunning landscapes to a global audience. "Whether catering to seasoned professionals or casual riders, Wales offers an unparalleled cycling experience."
