UAE Team has confirmed that Tadej Pogacar will not ride the European championship, a decision that sticks until 2027.
- Team boss Mauro Gianetti told the Slovenian star to skip the race, despite his desire to defend the title in Ljubljana.
- Pogacar is still recovering from a broken collarbone and vertebra suffered during the Vuelta a España, with surgery performed in Barcelona a month ago.
- The squad, which pays him €7 million a year, says the health risk outweighs any fan pressure for a dramatic comeback.
So far, the rider must focus on recovery, not competition.