Fans and analysts are now divided. Social media is flooded with reactions—some fiercely defend Pogačar, while others call for a full and transparent investigation. “If it’s true, it’s heartbreaking,” said a former professional cyclist. “But if it’s not true, we’re destroying a career based on rumors.”
In response to the news, Pogačar’s management issued a short statement denying all allegations. The accusations are described as “baseless and defamatory,” and they promise full cooperation with the UCI’s investigation. The rider himself has not yet made a public statement or been seen since the news broke, fueling further speculation.
The investigation is expected to take weeks to months, as the UCI gathers evidence, interviews witnesses, and may request biological samples for additional testing. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on Pogačar’s team to suspend him temporarily pending the outcome—a decision that could derail their entire 2025 season.
The UCI is currently silent on the details of the investigation, but sources close to the organization confirm that testimonies from at least three (former) teammates prompted the opening of the case. The accusations reportedly include detailed accounts of suspicious behavior, secret medical treatments, and inexplicably fast recovery periods.
Although no official charges have yet been filed against Pogačar, the announcement of the investigation casts a heavy shadow over his legacy. Sponsors and team officials are said to be in crisis meetings, as the fallout threatens not only the rider’s reputation but also the image of professional cycling as a whole.
This is not the first time the cycling world has been shaken by doping suspicions, but the case surrounding Pogačar is unique because it emerges at the peak of his career. With multiple Grand Tour victories and a global fanbase, the Slovenian was long seen as a clean champion in a sport still healing from a tainted past.
In a stunning twist that has rocked the cycling world, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has launched an official investigation into Slovenian cycling superstar Tadej Pogačar. This comes just days after his dominant win at the 2025 edition of Liège-Bastogne-Liège. The investigation was sparked by explosive allegations from within his own camp—multiple teammates reportedly accused him of using performance-enhancing substances to secure his recent victories.
Pogačar, considered for years one of the most talented and charismatic riders of his generation, rode an impressive solo victory in Liège, leaving both critics and fans speechless. But now, those performances are under intense scrutiny as investigators attempt to uncover what could potentially become one of the biggest scandals in modern cycling history.