Tadej Pogačar, one of cycling’s brightest stars, has set his sights on breaking records that few have dared to chase. In a bold statement, the two-time Tour de France champion declared, “I will break Fred Rompelberg and Mark Beaumont’s records—no one can stop me.”
Fred Rompelberg currently holds the record for the fastest speed ever achieved on a bicycle, clocking in at a staggering 268.831 km/h (167.044 mph) in 1995, achieved through the use of a dragster pace car. Mark Beaumont, on the other hand, set the world record for cycling around the globe, completing the journey in an astonishing 78 days, 14 hours, and 40 minutes in 2017.
Pogačar’s declaration signals his ambition to not just dominate road races but to push the boundaries of what is possible in cycling. Breaking Rompelberg’s speed record would require Pogačar to excel in a highly specialized discipline of cycling, while toppling Beaumont’s circumnavigation record would test his endurance, planning, and resilience over a prolonged period.
The Slovenian rider’s confidence reflects his growing status in the world of professional cycling, and with his remarkable track record in major tours, he’s now looking to etch his name in history by breaking these awe-inspiring milestones. Fans and experts alike are watching with anticipation as Pogačar aims to redefine the limits of the sport.
