'Thanks for your concern': Pogačar gives an update on partner Zigart after Swiss crash
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Follow us on GoogleTadej Pogacar deviated from his original training plan in the final weeks leading up to the Tour de France. After his partner Urska Zigart’s serious crash in the Tour de Suisse, the Slovenian decided to skip his high-altitude training camp and spend his time at home with her instead. Pogacar spoke about this ahead of the race.
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Zigart crashed hard during the Tour de Suisse—in which Pogačar also competed and won—on the stage to Locarno. She broke her jaw in the crash, which—given the severity of the fall—was actually a lucky break. How is she doing now, a few weeks later?
"Thanks for your concern," Pogacar told us. “She’s doing a lot better already. She’s back to riding outside after having to ride indoors for a while. She wasn’t allowed to go outside on her bike yet, even though she really wanted to. She’s super strong and she’s recovering quickly.”
"A broken bone is never fun, but that broken jaw... "I think we can really see now just how tough she is, even when it comes to eating and everything," said Pogacar. "So she’s really doing well. It was a good decision to stay home together these past few days, and we had a great time. Now she’s already back out cycling with confidence."
Zigart's annual farewell post
Zigart, in turn, posted her annual “see you later” message to her partner as the Tour de France got underway. “The crowd favorite is back. Another trip around the sun, another message in the run-up to the Tour. 🌍☀️Time flies… sometimes too fast. Too fast to think about what’s next, too fast to realize that the here and now is what matters, and that we should enjoy these moments.”
"You've already accomplished so much, but you've kept working hard and have always done your own thing even when others would struggle to find the motivation. Despite everything, you remain humble and true to yourself. You know how to maintain balance and always find time to enjoy the little things. I hope you enjoy this year, make wonderful memories with the guys, and above all, stay safe.'
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As defending champion, Pogačar will start stage 1's team time trial last. Given the heat in Barcelona this is blessing. Not only will UAE know the time they need to beat, but the temperature and wind will be significantly less.
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Tom van der Salm (27) comes from the charming town of Zeilberg (Deurne) in the Netherlands and has been working as editor-in-chief & journalist at IDL Pro Cycling's parent site, In de Leiderstrui, since 2019. He travels with the peloton from the Tour de France to the AlUla Tour and from the World Championships in Rwanda or Canada to the Zilvermeercross in Mol. In his spare time he enjoys playing football, mountain biking, running, walking with his Labrador/Stabyhoun, investing, holidays, (specialty) beers, reading, cooking and watching sports & documentaries!
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