Tadej Pogačar - The most comprehensive interview

[@tommahnke]

What an incredibly humble and mature young man. Makes me admire him that much more.

[@methelmets]

Us too! He's great!

[@diezeled]

You can see he loves the sport. Goes more on feel and instict rather than computer telemetry. Old school love it. Really looking forward to watching him race for many years to come!

[@ryanphelan6861]

Love it spot in man he knows, like Cavendish proved , being positive and composed maximize your potential keeping control of that heart rate and stress hormones. You have done your training it's done come race time it's efficiency so he listens to his body not a computer. Wonderful thing nibali and contador preach same it is most valuable training tool available the metrics but if you aren't composed you will not make right moves or win. Cav didn't get faster he just had confidence and believed again and tried things that his confidence might not have even attempted shooting gaps or waiting to kick. That doesn't make him push more watts than ever just gets him closest to optimal outcome. It's such great theater too!! Love it: ).

[@xAudiolith]

Helps that he is also one of the most genetic freaks ever to walk this planet but I agree haha he's got a dope attitude toward racing

[@lararupnik1]

To Pogi, s tabo je Slovenija, vsi slovenci smo ponosni da živi v Sloveniji!, Every single Slovenian is so proud!!!

[@elviracatherinetalaoc2070]

Very humble and down to earth person.

[@methelmets]

He is a great guy!

[@TheCrazyFreak]

I hope he stays on Met helmets forever because his "hair sticking out" look is iconic for him. 😂

[@methelmets]

We think so too hehe

[@MattyBrad]

I thought it was part of the helmet.

[@yun3637]

that turf hair is like DRS in F1

[@Chiller11]

The tufts are aero.

[@marsimus13]

dude speaks like he's lived 500 lives already, i really respect and appreciate his candour and self-value, it's really refreshing. anyways, go tadej!! you can do it bestie!!

[@methelmets]

Very true, such an inspiration!

[@thebestfan2479]

Tadej is a nice guy, talented, humble, very handsome. I am fan from France !

[@methelmets]

Bounjour! 😊 He is great!

[@easybreezy8904]

How healthy this guy is. I feel healthyer just from watching him..

[@CT-vl3iu]

....very humble guy with a beautiful honest smile,...congratulation for the 2nd TDF win,...totally dominated throughout the tour,...brilliant ride!

[@rossg9361]

Born in Scotland, grew up in Canada, know only English. A young man like this who speaks a second language so well has my envy. It also says something for the education system in the city he grew up in.

[@McGregis]

Slovenia has pretty good education system. You can easily find english speaking people here...

[@janhartman1206]

I would say at least 25% of our population speak 3 languages or more (slovene, english, german, croatian/serbian)

[@dejandoles2683]

Slovenian school system is one of the best globaly.

[@WeallAreAdults]

Most EU countries have people talking atleast 2 languages, I know 4, English, dutch, german, french. I speak dutch, was able to have a conversation with english people by the age of 7ish maybe 8. And that's my generation ( i'm 30 ), the younger generation is even faster b/c of technology, using phones and tablets very early on.. it's insane.

[@johneber3188]

Keep on being great. It is really unfortunate how the sport's past won't allow many of us to fully appreciate this bright, humble superstar. I won't be one of those people

[@peraperic535]

Poogačaaarrrr!!! With love from Belgrade💋💃🕺👋🤗👏

[@edgarperez5563]

Amazes me how all these kids speak English fluently now, when back then in the early 80s no one in the peloton did. So awesome

[@immerse_your-soul-in-love]

I came here becaue of a phenomenal time-trial today by Pogi, my helmet off for this humble talent !

[@methelmets]

Chapeau!

[@rawveganperformance]

I was asking myself how can this kid be on top now. I can understand Van der Poel ... he uses the energy of three cycling generations of his family. But Pogadcar??? ... now I'm wiser... he seems to use the power of the now. Works for him 👍 very good man!

[@methelmets]

His mind is part of his power!

[@brucegelman5582]

A breath of fresh air

[@victoralarcon7009]

His mind is his more powerful weapon! What a champion he is. He will smash records and win big and a lot for many years to come.

[@methelmets]

We think so too! An incredible cyclist!

[@Paarthurnax_]

He’s the cyclist version of Eliud Kipchoge

[@Enigma71559]

I'm a big Primoz Roglic fan and was devastated when Tadej overtook him that epic TT last year. But after watching this, it's really hard to not be a fan of Tadej. He truly seemed to have some genuine emotion when talking about "taking away" that Tour win from Roglic. And look at that face. You forget he's just a kid!!

[@methelmets]

He is a great guy, very humble indeed!

[@kimmirossi46]

Slovenia is proud! He is our PRODIGY!

[@iwtigsogdistxnkvx]

maybe a POGIGY!

[@jodaefauser2911]

My compliments to that earthed and very sympathic young guy - bravo Tadej and regards from a German fan - stay (try to:)) as you are now - Jürgen F.

[@christophersquires8631]

cycling has a great champion,he is very young but is very laid back and is very humble !!!! this is get for cycling on a global scale , cycling is the in thing to do ,since the pandemic cycling sales has gone through the roof,we need to capitalize on it .

[@methelmets]

We love cycling!

[@annetteljungberg2912]

I simply adore how his hair sticks out the helmet…..and I adore him as well ❤ from 🇩🇰

[@deathkampdrone]

He seems a really sweet guy. He also seems like a cycling PHENOMENON! It is a great combo.

[@felixwagner3152]

its so funny how shy he still was back then even with a tour win under his belt. Now hes much more relaxed in interviews etc

[@jamesbond-lb7se]

He gonna go down as the greatest ever.Its not even close.Destined for greatness!

[@ianthecyclist4868]

Pogacar is very young! talented and humble.

[@methelmets]

He really is. One for the history books indeed!

[@s-ultracycling]

You cannot not like this young man. Showing good tactics , power and consistency. And he is doing with with much love for the bike. He's truly enjoying it. We are set for great future in cycling with such young studs winning

[@Kat-zj5kd]

Tadej Pogacar is so cool

[@methelmets]

He definitely is!

[@johnevans6399]

He's just too nice.

[@methelmets]

He really is, isn't he! 😊

[@chefdeparty]

The new breed of bike racers are true Jedis, you dont need a power meter when you use The Force.

[@keithbliss6680]

He seems like an amazing and humble young man! I like him a lot!

[@nathandaly7099]

Humble champion

[@methelmets]

😊

[@robwilliamson6831]

As an older cycling fan, I was blown away by the lack of ego, hubris and arrogance that characterized the cheating Americans like Armstrong, Hamilton, Hincapie, Vaughters and the sleazy cabal of 2 decades ago. Tadej is a refreshing change of a person who races for all the right reasons. His humility is fantastic. All the best Tadej.

[@bucara41]

The future will tell

[@methelmets]

His humility is fantastic! He is a great sportsman!

[@adventuresona700dollarhard5]

Bro if you think this guy is natty, I’ve got a castle in North Dakota to sell you. 😂 We all just look the other way until an ignominious like yourself pops up, and makes us speak which should not be spoken.

[@robertwilliamson8711]

Hello, fellow Rob Williamson.

[@TheCrazyFreak]

I think part of it has to do with the fact that he grew up in Slovenia. Humility is a valued trait over here and cockiness/arrogance is generally criticised. That's why a lot of our athletes are very humble and down to earth. Even when they've achieved great things that anyone should be proud of it very rarely goes to their head.

[@90330]

Met is making special "hair thru" helmets for Pogi

[@methelmets]

You know it!

[@Oli_CH]

Really good interview👍 Tadej is a nice guy that stay calm an himself💪😎👏

[@methelmets]

Thank you. He is the master of keeping calm! 😎 Ready to watch him race on Saturday!?

[@brucegelman5582]

Train hard, rest harder.Golden

[@littlewara]

Like him even more from this interview!

[@fleezy1579]

Tadej Pogačar is a beautiful person! I am a fan! His from slovenia and i am from Bosnia we are pretty much the same! I love cycling and i am happy we have a young bright star to take the sport to the next level! Natural legit beast of a cyclist and i dont see anyone beating him in the next few years!! @Tadej Pogačar!! I want your bicycle!!!!! Bad!!!!!

[@cb6866]

Thank you , that was cool !

[@jasonjackson6955]

Awesome interview and amazing new leader of our sport. Thanks Met.

[@methelmets]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@martijn9700]

This guy is amazing

[@methelmets]

Agreed!

[@paulsolon6229]

Good interview and good answers, thank you

[@methelmets]

Thanks for watching Paul!

[@leedorney]

Convinced this guy is true perfection as an athlete...no questions

[@joasiau3635]

He is a wonderful and smart, talented cyclist. I wish you every success🙂

[@mercmer....]

POGAČAR ⭐👍👏🇸🇮

[@michaelg7076]

I love it! "We wouldn't be able to find the start." ROFL

[@guilhermemauricio4858]

In a certain way, he remids me Lemond...Go Tadej!

[@domestique3954]

Nice guy! 🤙🍀

[@euisuny]

incredible cyclist. thanks for uploading the interview

[@nenadratic6319]

Tadej takodje primi pozdrave iz Srbije . Pratimo Tour 2021 i nadamo se da ces do kraja ostati u ZUTOJ majici .

[@TheCrazyFreak]

Lijepo je vidjeti da navijate i za nas iz Srbije. Vaša nada za žutu majicu se ostvarila, hehe. ;) Pozdrav iz Slovenije ❤️

[@nenadratic6319]

@@TheCrazyFreak pa znas sta ja sam nekada vozio i trenirao sa gomilom Slovenaca davnih 80-tih biciklo , i vozim i dan danas jednostavno obozavam biciklo . Nemogu da zamislim dan kad je lepo vreme ako bar 30-40 km ne prevezem . Inace mi u Srbiji nemamo ni blizu vozaca kao Pogacar i Roglic a opet vi ste nam nekako najblizi tu u okruzenju . Necu valjda da navijam za engleze , iako postujem Marka Kevendisa on je jedan od najboljih sprintera svih vremena . Ja sam mlad penzioner , povratnik iz dijaspore i cim zavrsim neke poslove oko gradjevine kupujem Pinarello i voznja. Kada ukinu COVID-fasisticke mere , eto me bicklom do Slovenije . Ne mogu se meriti sa klincima kao Pogacar , ali mislim da ne zaostajem za mojim vrsnjacima , u strasno sam dobroj kondiciji . Mogu satima voziti brzinom 22-25 km/h a brzinu od oko 32-33 km/h mogu drzati oko 3 sata bez problema. Veliki pozdrav i nadamo se i sledece godine istom rezultatu .

[@TheCrazyFreak]

@@nenadratic6319 Super 🙂

[@binshuo]

Key takeaway from the interview: set your expectations low so there's no pressure.

[@methelmets]

Very true! If only racing was that easy!

[@dongwinai431]

Tadej is also good looking, he can be movie star.

[@methelmets]

He does look great too!

[@wesleyturner1979]

This kid came out of nowhere to be the most exciting TDF dominator since the American who shall not be named! I can’t wait to see him defend next rear. Hopefully his competition can stay on their bikes so we can really see him at his MAX. This year he looked like a cat playing with the mice!

[@veronicamikolich9351]

LANCE

[@wesleyturner1979]

@@veronicamikolich9351 Voldamort

[@yellowquantum4240]

He gave away the secrets rest more , train hard and operate on instincts. Put the gadgets away free your mind.

[@frankstared]

Do you think he will be the greatest cyclist of all time?

[@TheRawvoice]

Rim brakes for the win!

[@melaniealtenkirch5165]

7:11 was super interesting - I’m reading abt this kind of stuff rn in Endure by Alex Hutchinson and geeking out about the brains role in endursnce

[@user-vt4hd8hb4v]

His mom is my French teacher lol

[@TheCrazyFreak]

Haha, in kakšna je kot učiteljica? xD

[@user-vt4hd8hb4v]

@@TheCrazyFreak po pravici povedano ne glih prevec fajna hahahaha. Sej tko je kul sam je zelo passive agressive.

[@TheCrazyFreak]

@@user-vt4hd8hb4v Uf, aja, haha. 😅

[@hollandtobias4756]

Great presented

[@brucegelman5582]

People think that because he doesnt reveal his watts somethings fishy.Now we know.Its because he doesnt care when racing.Case closed.

[@methelmets]

He just loves to ride on feeling and enjoy it, the way it should be!

[@pinoyshortride5195]

do you have 58-60cm strale or manta?

[@methelmets]

You can find both our site in size Large - www.met-helmets.com

[@aleksandrmatyka3118]

Legend

[@adventuresona700dollarhard5]

Money looks good on him. He got smoking hot from last year, to now.

[@けさお-m4m]

👍👍👍

[@robertmuiruri550]

Silent assassin. It's easy to mistake his humbleness with his explosive nature

[@michaelg7076]

I just want to say; Wait! There's an older brother out there? Talk about unknown potential talent, cool!

[@christellelemaire9749]

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[@GregBecker]

Has Met wondered if there is a way to improve aerodynamics by tucking TPs hair in? (I also grin when I see the tufts sticking out the top ;-)) (It is so easy to be inspired by TP with an interview like this: level headed, at peace...

[@methelmets]

You can hear his thoughts on that here - bit.ly/METPogacarQR 😉

[@andreafranco4167]

Il vostro casco mi ha salutato la vita

[@luiseduardosotomayor1501]

SI ES FUERZA NATURAL LO DE POGACAR ES INCREIBLE PERO A VECES PIENSO QUE ESTA UTILIZANDO UNA NUEVA SUSTANCIA PROHIBIDA COMO LO HIZO LANCE ARMSTRONG . QUIZA NO QUEDE COMO EL TOUR DEL DOPAJE FRANCES

[@cypriano8763]

They are definitely coming up with strategies to beat pogacar. The only way might be an act if God. I hope he stays focused and keeps his will to win even after all this success. Very few have ever had his potential to become one of the all time greats

[@stan4902]

Yo what is wrong with Pog's nose man, why so red????(also I just bought your helmet MET IDOLO, amazing design and fit. Thanks MET :) )

[@bastian6173]

Work hard, rest harder.

[@gergerger5888]

He looks more Merckx than Merckx himself

[@germanreyes709]

😜😜😜😜 haciendo historia.

[@aemabest1264]

Who is here after he won yellow Jersey 2024.

[@Jen-iy7lq]

It's not like they all learn as a toddler dude, I'm sure he remembers learning to ride. Insanely leading questions. How many questions are you going to ask that he'd literally just answered? Learn to adapt your questioning plan as you go. Even after he made some very quotable remarks, you missed follow-up on that and instead asked unnecessary questions. And holy shit, you have to ask if high-performing peers can be friends?? "How much reliance do you actually have on the power meter" you could ask; why on earth would he NOT use it at all? This is Pogacar dude; do better, seriously.

[@robingarcia2455]

👍🏻👊🏻

[@paulsolon6229]

He seems like fine young man His two top managers of his team have long history of doping in cycling, including M pantani and I basso

[@Kintabl]

Let me guess, he is on juice. Like any other Slovenian, right? Slovenians can't be winners... right? If all this managers have long history in doping why are they aloud to be in cycling business?

[@paulsolon6229]

@@Kintabl dear edited, roglic is on a team w o managers w a history of doping. The managers of pogacars team have decades long history of doping.

[@Kintabl]

@@paulsolon6229 Yeah, only teams with Slovenians have managers with doping history, other teams are clean, right.

[@paulsolon6229]

@@Kintabl other teams employ directors who doped be sky hired rabobank doctor even tho entire rabobank team or nearly entire team doped. And we have the conviction of Dr Freeman now for buying dope for sky riders. These facts show a pervasive prob of non-dealing w doping throughout the sport on all teams. That pervasiveness increases not decreases the chances that any one team and any one rider is doping. I am putting in hundreds if pro bono hours to get the depos under oath of froome Wiggins brailsford. Sarcasm is not pleasing to me and in fact is ineffective, not just yours but as a general matter. Thus our conversation is over. You can try the sarcasm w someone else, it does not work for me. Naskle.

[@Kintabl]

@@paulsolon6229 Then anti-doping commission is doing a lousy job. Problem is that you indirectly accusing Pogačar of doping based on history of his managers.

[@shyamfootprints972]

No questions at all on the all pervasive use of "PED" in cycling? I wonder what his answer would be.

[@TheLemon333]

Primoz lost because his helmet lost it's ideal aero position. Duh

[@diegogomezrico8973]

Este CHICO SE DOPA Y MAXIN LO SABE...SIEMPRE HACEN LO MISMO CORTAN AL LLEGAR AL TOUR CON LOS CICLOS...

[@xsox5376]

pogastrong ^^

[@droneviking]

As much as Pogacar seems to be a nice person and passionate rider, this interview is - sorry to say this - extremely boring, questions and answers alike. The whole 20 minutes don’t reveal anything unexpected - emotional flatline!

[@mikefc55]

great cyclist, poor inteview(er)

[@LL-iy7bg]

Hi from Slovenija, Roglič is beter and Pogi have luck on his side.

[@ramsden35]

Nope, not the most comprehensive of Pogačar. Sigma Sports cafe ride wins hands down.

[@danielecerino9123]

Tadej fall dawn next race

[@keajaalexander5429]

Epo helps too

[@darkill17]

T H E J U I C E

[@edgarperez5563]

If Egan Bernal stays healthy will give him hard time..

Pogacarmstrong ! 😂

[@methelmets]

Haters gunna hate 😘

[@israeigarzon-ec5364]

​@@methelmets, he is obviously on a new doping program... only an idiot would believe his performance

[@jinlim6575]

he is a gmo created by crispr.

[@englishexperts1974]

Doping dude

[@israeigarzon-ec5364]

q(❂‿❂)p DOPING!!! 💊💊💊💊

[@shyamfootprints972]

He is doping. Generating 6.77W per kilo is an impossible feat according to all sports scientists. What is humanly possible is 6.4watts/kilo for the greatest of the greats. This guy is doing inhuman things. His team has two managers with a history of doping. His climb on the col de columbiere of stage 8 of TDF 2021 - passing Simon Yates on a cat 1 climb by downshifting 500 meters from the top of the climb just to pass Simon Yates is humanly impossible to achieve.

[@Dqoi]

Noted.

[@nickjohnson710]

Prove it!!!!

[@DejinhoSuger]

Probably on a lot of juice

[@pikijuiyii777]

He look like a woman. He actually look like Ellen DeGeneres.

[@roadracer1584]

He's doping. Another Lance Armstrong.

[@cosmeticpollution6952]

drugstoredriver.. but you guys love that, häää?? fakeworld.. yyyaaawwwnnnnn

[@jean-marieleize8402]

le plus dopé du peloton