Tadej Pogačar, one of the most dominant figures in professional cycling, is set to undergo drug testing in the next three days, following widespread speculation about his extraordinary performance and power levels. The announcement comes after Pogačar’s recent victory, where he sealed the prestigious cycling triple crown by winning the World Championship on September 29, adding to his long list of accolades.
Concerns regarding Pogačar’s performance have been circulating within the cycling community, with some fans and analysts questioning whether his intense cycling ability is “normal.” These concerns have reached platforms like Reddit, where the discussion around Pogačar’s performance has garnered over 400 comments. Users on the Tour de France subreddit have debated whether the Slovenian cyclist’s feats are achievable without performance-enhancing substances, though no evidence of doping has emerged so far.
Additionally, there have been reports about cyclists potentially using unconventional methods, such as inhaling carbon monoxide, to optimize altitude training. While these claims remain unsubstantiated, they have heightened the scrutiny surrounding the sport, especially in light of Pogačar’s latest world title triumph, which has further amplified the conversation about his dominance.
Pogačar’s meteoric rise and unprecedented success in the sport, turning the best riders into “slaves” as some outlets have described, continue to leave the cycling world both in awe and suspicion. The upcoming drug test will seek to clarify whether his extraordinary abilities are a result of pure talent and hard work or something more controversial.
