Tadej Pogacar is back in strong form after his crash at the Vuelta a España. More than six weeks after the incident, the Slovenian star has returned to full training. He is also using the offseason to spend time with his partner, Urska Zigart, and enjoy a break before another demanding year of racing.
The UAE Emirates-XRG rider recently took part in a virtual cycling session through MyWhoosh, a platform supported by Zigart. During the event, he spoke about several topics, including his future race plans. He also offered an early look at the choices he must make for the 2027 season.
Pogacar admitted that his team has already presented him with three possible plans. However, he has not chosen which one he will follow. He knows the decision is important and wants enough time to consider every option.
The 2027 calendar could include several major races. The Tour de France, UAE Tour, spring classics, Vuelta a España and World Championships are all possible targets. Yet the exact order and number of races remain unclear.
In a social media post on Friday evening, Pogacar also shared a video from his offseason. The footage showed him riding in his UAE team kit rather than his rainbow world champion jersey. Other images showed him with Zigart, with the pair dressed smartly for an event.
The post also offered a glimpse of their time away from competition. They enjoyed good food and took part in relaxed activities. The images showed a different side of the rider, who usually spends much of the year focused on training and racing.
Pogacar has made it clear that he is not in a hurry to confirm his full schedule. He expects to reach a final decision in December, when his team holds its first training camp in Spain.
He said there was a good chance he would compete in the UAE Tour. The race is important for his team, and it could provide a useful start to his season. He also expects to take part in some of the spring classics.
However, the Tour Down Under remains another possible choice. Organisers in Australia would be delighted to welcome the Slovenian star in 2027. His presence would bring major attention to the event and offer fans a chance to see one of cycling’s biggest names early in the year.
Pogacar has not confirmed whether he will travel to Australia. The UAE Tour may be a more likely option, but his team has yet to make a final announcement. His comments suggest that several details still need to be settled.
The Tour de France is expected to remain the main goal of his season. Pogacar will likely aim for a sixth overall victory in the race. Such a result would further strengthen his place among the sport’s greatest riders.
He has also previously named the Vuelta a España and the World Championships as important goals for the coming season. Taking part in all three events would create a busy calendar. The team will need to balance his ambitions with recovery and preparation.
The route of the 2027 Tour de France has also attracted attention. Some observers have suggested that the organisers designed the course to make life harder for Pogacar. The Slovenian, however, does not appear concerned by that idea.
He dismissed the suggestion with a laugh. He explained that the Tour always includes a mix of challenges. After riding the race seven times, he knows that the start and finish locations do not change its basic nature.
Pogacar also pointed out that the Tour is the toughest race in the world. Riders must be ready for different conditions, stages and demands. In his view, preparation matters more than the specific route.
The 2027 course includes 71 kilometres of individual time trials. That distance could test riders who prefer mountain stages and shorter races against the clock. Still, Pogacar gave no sign that the time trial distance would affect his decision to compete.
His comments suggest that he remains focused on the biggest races, regardless of the route. Fans can therefore expect him to target another Tour de France campaign in July 2027.
For now, the main question is how he will build the rest of his season around that goal. His team has offered three plans, but he wants more time before choosing one. The December training camp should provide a clearer picture of his schedule.
Pogacar’s return to full training is an encouraging sign after his Vuelta crash. With the offseason still underway, he has time to recover, prepare and make the right choices. His 2027 calendar may not be settled yet, but his ambition to compete at the highest level remains clear.
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