Lance, George & Johan have broken their silence, offering sharp insights into what may become the sport’s biggest scandal in years ‘the Pogacar’s UCI Investigation’…
In a stunning twist just weeks after Tadej Pogačar’s dominant and widely celebrated victory, the cycling world has been rocked by an explosive UCI investigation that could threaten the Slovenian star’s career. With rumors swirling and official details scarce, cycling legends Lance Armstrong, George Hincapie, and Johan Bruyneel have broken their silence, offering sharp insights into what may become the sport’s biggest scandal in years.
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has yet to issue a formal statement, but insiders confirm the investigation was quietly launched following testimonies from at least three of Pogačar’s current or former teammates. These testimonies, sources say, contain disturbing allegations—including covert medical practices, suspicious recovery timelines, and unusual team protocols that raise red flags.
“This is serious,” said Armstrong on the latest episode of The Move. “When you start hearing about secret treatments and off-the-record protocols, that’s not something the UCI takes lightly. We’ve seen this story before.”
Bruyneel, a central figure in cycling’s previous era of controversy, didn’t mince words. “If there’s any truth to these claims,” he said, “it’s going to blow the lid off everything. Pogačar is the face of this generation. If he goes down, the ripple effect will be massive.”
Hincapie, who rode alongside Armstrong during the infamous U.S. Postal era, took a more measured tone but acknowledged the gravity of the situation. “I hope this isn’t what it sounds like,” he said. “But the fact that this is being driven by people close to him—teammates—that’s what makes it so alarming.”
According to leaked information, the most damning accusations include unexplained, rapid recoveries between races that left even close colleagues puzzled. One former teammate allegedly described Pogačar’s physical rebound as “inhuman,” citing back-to-back race wins despite brutal stages and visible exhaustion just hours earlier.
In addition to the recovery concerns, anonymous sources claim the team operated an internal medical program that was intentionally hidden from some staff and non-essential personnel. “There were treatments, supplements, and routines we weren’t allowed to ask about,” one source revealed. “If you did, they just said it was above your pay grade.”
Though these allegations remain unproven, the UCI’s decision to open an investigation suggests the organization sees enough merit to pursue a case. Still, critics argue the timing—so soon after Pogačar’s crowning achievement—could taint the sport’s reputation if the claims prove baseless.
Armstrong, who remains one of the sport’s most controversial voices, didn’t shy away from making parallels to his own past. “If this is another case of systemic manipulation,” he said, “then cycling hasn’t learned a damn thing.”
As speculation mounts, fans and pundits alike are left grappling with the possibility that the sport’s brightest star may be hiding a dark secret. Whether the investigation clears Pogačar’s name or opens another Pandora’s box remains to be seen—but one thing is certain: the silence from UCI won’t last much longer.