"We will have one of their strongest lineups in recent years" - Joxean Matxin confident in squad UAE Team Emirates have assembled for Tour de France
CyclingWednesday, 17 April 2024 at 10:17
This summer, Tadej Pogacar will return to the Tour de France for his second Grand Tour of the year. Surrounding the two-time Maillot Jaune winner, UAE Team Emirates have assembled a star-studded lineup.
According to Joxean Matxin, UAE Team Emirates boss, the team lineup for this year's edition of the biggest race on the cycling calendar could go down in history as one of the strongest ever assembled by any team. "As for the Grand Tours... in France, we will have one of their strongest lineups in recent years: Tadej Pogacar, Adam Yates, Juan Ayuso, Joao Almeida, Marc Soler, Pavel Sivakov, Tim Wellens, Nils Pollit. I say the block that is, in advance because it's clear to me," he explains. "It will allow us an important tactical variable in the race."
"With a clear leader, Tadej. The only doubts will arise about possible changes due to falls or illness," Matxin continues. "It's also good for them, they know in advance, the altitude blocks... we have to speak clearly with the riders and tell them what is expected of each one," the Spaniard revealed on his Instagram account.
Tadej Pogacar will also race the Giro d'Italia, where he will be the top favorite although he will not be accompanied by riders of such level.
The 2024 Tour de France will start on June 29, so until then many changes can happen and the formation could change. As Matxín reports in his Instagram post and as we've seen happen to Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel among others, there may be crashes or illnesses that force changes.
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- Yes, still sad though, that he's retiring. Anyway, best wishes for his new chaptermhfrvz08-01-2026
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ChillingCyclist08-01-2026 - Jesus was crusified at age 33. Go out BIG, not like Froome; a good cyclist but people are now laughing and making fun of Froomey. He just doesn't know when to quit. I understand Simon Yates. Who still remembers, Pogi the GOAT also talked about retiring early? He had enough of the BS that comes with professional sports, especially cycling.NikkoNicco08-01-2026
- I think the regret is greater for Cian than JV.mij08-01-2026
- Ayuso was a rat...a traitor. Lidli Trek will get rid of him in the next two years. Once a traitor, always a traitor. He betrayed his UAE team and Pogacar.NikkoNicco08-01-2026
- Jesus was also crusified at age 33. Go out BIG, not like Froome; a good cyclist but people are now laughing and making fun of him. He just doesn't know when to quit. I understand Simon Yates. Who still remembers, Pogi the GOAT also talked about retiring early? He had enough of the BS that comes with professional sports, especially cycling.NikkoNicco08-01-2026
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- Nordhagen? develop this young talent.
maria2024202408-01-2026 - Young Del Toro seem to have dealt with pressure exceptionally well last year. The Maglia Rosa lose last year was due to tactics, not pressure. It was a former young team mate of his (whose name rhymes with Caruso) who time and again didn't cope well. It's very reasonable to use Isaac as a super domestic for Tadej in TDF and avoid yet another leadership friction in the Giro. UAE team could have been honest about it, when the main reason is seemingly clear. Nothing wrong about it.BM08-01-2026
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