UAE Team Emirates-XRG is poised to dominate the 2026 cycling season, with Tadej Pogačar and Isaac del Toro leading the charge. Pogačar, aiming for his fifth Tour de France title, is set to participate in the Tour de Suisse starting Wednesday, while del Toro has already secured victories at the UAE Tour and the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Del Toro’s impressive performance in the latter included a decisive win atop the Grand Colombier, where he overtook Juan Ayuso in the final 1.7 km, finishing 24 seconds ahead. (cyclingnews.com)
The team’s dominance is further solidified by the potential addition of 19-year-old French talent Paul Seixas from Decathlon CMA CGM. Despite a recent crash at the Critérium du Dauphiné, Seixas remains a formidable prospect for the team. (cyclingnews.com)
Looking ahead, the Tour de Suisse promises intense competition, with Pogačar joined by riders like Primož Roglič, Richard Carapaz, and Mathieu van der Poel. The upcoming Tour de France, commencing July 4 from Barcelona, is set to be a thrilling showcase of UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s prowess.
Highlights:
- Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Isaac del Toro catches and drops attacker Juan Ayuso in clash on Grand Colombier to claim stage 7 victory, Published on Saturday, June 13
- Tadej Pogačar named as one of 100 most influential people in sport for 2026 alongside World Cup stars Messi and Ronaldo, Published on Wednesday, June 10
- No Pogačar or Vingegaard but Paul Seixas faces test of Tour de France credentials against Del Toro, Ayuso and more – Analysing the contenders at Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Published on Friday, June 05