Trying to beat Tadej Pogačar might seem as futile and fanciful to most WorldTour riders as King Canute ordering the tide to recede. Here is a force of nature almost as powerful and predictable as the waves, a supreme talent who seems to be getting better, attacking earlier and winning by bigger margins with every passing season. Time-trials, Monuments, Grand Tours, mountain stages, even the odd bunch sprint – “Pogi” is not picky, he wins them all.⁠ ⁠ However, Pogačar himself said in 2025 that he is at his peak. He will not be pro cycling’s unstoppable force forever and has shown a few chinks in his armour over the years. Is everyone else really racing for second place for much longer?⁠ ⁠ Follow the link in bio or buy our latest magazine to read a light-hearted look at how to topple pro cycling’s Goliath with insight from members of the WorldTour peloton, exploring past lessons, looking at the present and peering speculatively into the future 🔗⁠ ⁠ It was written by Andy McGrath, author...