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Stephen Farrand

'A bad crash could jeopardize the Tour de France' - UAE Team Emirates want Tadej Pogačar to skip Paris-Roubaix after Strade Bianche crash

A visibly wounded Tadej Pogačar at the finish of Strade Bianche in Siena.

The possibility of Tadej Pogačar riding this year's Paris-Roubaix has fallen after his crash at Strade Bianche, with UAE Team Emirates-XRG manager Mauro Gianetti preferring to avoid any risks that could compromise his 2025 season and especially the Tour de France.

Pogačar said he and the team will make a decision about riding Paris-Roubaix after riding Milan-San Remo on March 22. He seemed keen to race the hellish one-day race after carrying out a surprise recon of the race route and the Forest of Arenberg.

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