Pogačar returns to racing as Lombardia build-up begins

UAE Team Emirates will continue their late-season racing program with a selection of races across Italy and Belgium. First up will be the Giro della Toscana and the GP Wallonie (13 Sept) followed by the Coppa Sabatini (14 Sept), Super 8 Classic & Memorial Marco Pantani (16 Sept) and Trofeo Matteotti (17 Sept).

Tadej Pogačar will once again pin on a race number following a break since the World Championships. The Slovenian will look to get some precious racing kilometres in his legs ahead of the final monument of the year, Il Lombardia, next month.

Pogačar : “I had a good break since the World Championships. I think it was necessary and I’m feeling quite refreshed and eager again to tackle this final period in Italy. It’s one of my favourite times of year and there is always a great atmosphere around in the build up to Lombardia.”

Pogačar’s compatriot, young Slovenian rider Gal Glivar will make his debut for the team as a stagiaire.

The teams in Italy will be led by Sports Director Marco Marcato while Fabio Baldato will take charge in Belgium.
Giro della Toscana – Memorial Alfredo Martini [1.1] – 13-Sep-2023
Sjoerd Bax (Ned)
George Bennett (NZ)
Jan Christen (Swi)
Davide Formolo (Ita)
Gal Glivar (Slo)
Felix Grossschartner (Aus)
Tadej Pogačar (Slo)

Grand Prix de Wallonie [1.Pro] – 13-Sep-2023

Mikkel Bjerg (Den)
Felix Gross (Ger)
Ryan Gibbons (Col)
Alvaro Hodeg (Col)
Vegard Stake Laengen (Nor)
Matteo Trentin (Ita)
Michael Vink (NZ)

Gran Premio città di Peccioli – Coppa Sabatini [1.Pro] – 14-Sep-2023
Sjoerd Bax (Ned)
George Bennett (NZ)
Jan Christen (Swi)
Davide Formolo (Ita)
Marc Hirschi (Swi)
Felix Grossschartner (Aus)
Tadej Pogačar (Slo)

SUPER 8 Classic [1.Pro] – 16-Sep-2023

Ryan Gibbons (RSA)
Felix Gross (Ger)
Alvaro Hodeg (Col)
Vegard Stake Laengen (Nor)
Matteo Trentin (Ita)
Michael Vink (NZ)
Memorial Marco Pantani [1.1] – 16-Sep-2023
Sjoerd Bax (Ned)
George Bennett (NZ)
Alessandro Covi (Ita)
Davide Formolo (Ita)
Gal Glivar (Slo)
Marc Hirschi (Swi)
Ivo Oliveira (Por)

Trofeo Matteotti [1.1] – 17-Sep-2023

Sjoerd Bax (Ned)
George Bennett (NZ)
Alessandro Covi (Ita)
Davide Formolo (Ita)
Gal Glivar (Slo)
Marc Hirschi (Swi)
Ivo Oliveira (Por)