Former French cycling great Bernard Hinault has heaped praise on Tadej Pogačar for his Classics rivalry with Mathieu van der Poel and the Slovenian's racing strategies in general, saying they have brought a timely breath of fresh air to the sport.
Speaking during the presentation of the 'Super-size' 2027 World Championships in Sallanches, the five-time Tour de France champion told L'Équipe he believed that racing had become far more interesting as a result of Pogačar's presence, both in Paris-Roubaix and other events.
