‘Covers Pogi’s meteoric rise, his victories and rivalries, while revealing more about the character behind the sporting domination’ – CYCLIST

‘Excellent’ – DAVID WALSH, TWO-TIME WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER

‘Fascinating... draws on multiple sources to explain how the Slovenian became the best cyclist of his generation’ – THE TIMES

THE FIRST MAJOR BIOGRAPHY OF THE GREATEST CYCLIST OF THE MODERN ERA, WRITTEN BY WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST.

Tadej Pogacar is unlike any other professional cyclist. The Slovenian is a sporting phenomenon. He has won almost everything there is to win in cycling, doing so with breathtaking courage and style – and all by the age of 26.

This comprehensive biography traces his meteoric rise to the top, recounts his greatest race victories and rivalries, and reveals the character, motivation, and skills that have led to his domination of elite cycling.

Experienced cycling journalist Andy McGrath has documented the versatile superstar’s development from his victory in the 2018 Tour de l’Avenir to his successes in Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Il Lombardia, and the Tour of Flanders, as well as his historic 2024 season, when he won cycling’s prestigious triple crown of the Giro d’Italia, the Tour de France, and the World Championship road race. His victories include four Tour de France titles (2020, 2021, 2024, and 2025).

McGrath explores how this diminutive child from a small, mountainous country of Slovenia first took up the sport, his emerging talent as a teenager, and the role played by his UAE Team Emirates-XRG coaches and management. He also shares insights from those close to him, trusted teammates, and fierce competitors. It’s not only what Pogacar has won, but how he wins that makes him so unique and popular.

McGrath gets to the very heart of the cycling phenomenon that is ‘Pogi’ – and the fascinating young man behind the runaway success story.

Pages: 272, Year of Publication: 0428, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm