Tadej Pogacar Confirms Paris-Roubaix Debut in 2025

The three-time Tour de France champion adjusts his race schedule to prioritize the iconic cobblestone classic on April 13, facing rival Mathieu van der Poel.

• Tadej Pogacar, a three-time Tour de France winner, will compete in the Paris-Roubaix for the first time, officially confirmed by UAE Team Emirates on March 26, 2025.
• Pogacar has modified his race calendar, skipping the E3 Saxo Classic and Gent-Wevelgem to focus on the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix.
• The 2025 Paris-Roubaix course includes 30 cobblestone sections covering 55.3 kilometers, with new additions leading to the Trouée d’Arenberg and safety-focused route changes.
• Mathieu van der Poel, a two-time defending Paris-Roubaix champion, is expected to be Pogacar’s primary competitor in the April 13 race.
• Paris-Roubaix, one of cycling’s five Monuments, is a prestigious and grueling event known as the 'Hell of the North,' featuring unpredictable conditions and historic significance.

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