Now it's official - no Tadej Pogačar at European Championships
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Key Points:
- Tadej Pogačar will not participate in the UEC Road European Championships, as confirmed by the Slovenian National Federation, dispelling rumors of an early comeback following his Vuelta a España crash.
- Pogačar's trade team principal emphasized prioritizing health, with no changes planned to his recovery schedule despite his emotional ties to racing on home soil.
- The Slovenian elite men's team for the championships includes notable riders such as Primož Roglič, Matej Mohorič, and Jakob Omrzel, while Urška Žigart is absent from the elite women's lineup due to injury.
- Slovenia, as the host nation, will field a full quota of 42 riders across all categories, with events held in Ljubljana and Šenčur from October 2 to 7.
- In the men's U23 race, Slovenian hopes focus on Erazem Valjavec, who recently finished ninth at the World Championships in the same category.
