Slovenia has rapidly become a dominant force in the world of cycling in recent years. Despite their impressive achievements, they have yet to capture the prestigious Rainbow Jersey in a road race. However, reports suggest that Slovenia is gearing up to make a strong bid for the World Championship road race in Zurich in 2025, and they’re bringing their top riders to the event.
According to recent information from La Gazzetta dello Sport, both Primoz Roglic and Tadej Pogacar are set to compete in Zurich. Their participation signals that Slovenia is sending their strongest team to challenge for the title. This powerful duo will be a significant challenge for other nations also aiming for the coveted Rainbow Jersey.
Slovenia’s rise in cycling is remarkable. Just a few years ago, the country wasn’t particularly noted for its cycling prowess. Now, with Pogacar and Roglic leading the way, and with contributions from other notable cyclists like Matej Mohoric and Jan Tratnik, Slovenia has firmly established itself among the elite in the cycling world. Pogacar has won one Giro d’Italia and three Tour de France titles, while Roglic has secured one Giro and four Vuelta a Espana victories. Their combined success has transformed Slovenia into a force to be reckoned with.
Winning the World Championship title would cement Slovenia’s status as a top-tier cycling nation, following their three Grand Tour victories in the same year. The collaboration between Pogacar and Roglic is expected to be a key factor in their bid for victory, though it remains to be seen how well they will work together. Nonetheless, their presence will undoubtedly make the race in Zurich exciting and highly competitive.
Other prominent competitors are also expected to be in Zurich, including defending champion Mathieu van der Poel from the Netherlands, 2022 World Champion Remco Evenepoel from Belgium, Mads Pedersen representing Denmark, Matteo Jorgenson from the USA, and Tom Pidcock from Great Britain. With such a strong lineup, the World Championships are set to be a thrilling event.