Overview

• Pogacar won Saturday’s Komenda criterium in his hometown of Komenda, Slovenia, two weeks after securing his fourth Tour de France title
• He plans to race the Grand Prix de Québec on September 12 and the Grand Prix de Montréal on September 14 before targeting the World Championships in Rwanda and likely the European Championships in France
• He characterized this year’s Tour de France as one of the toughest he has ever ridden but said he is now rested and eager for new challenges
• At 26, he acknowledged that a sports career is short, saying he is already counting the years before retirement and expects to ride a few more Tours de France without any guarantees
• He admitted that his fame can be overwhelming at times, noting that constant photo requests and autograph sessions can become exhausting