Tadej Pogacar has opted to end his season early after crashing out of the Vuelta a Espana, meaning he will miss out on the opportunity to win a straight hat-trick of world titles.
The Slovenian won the rainbow jersey in Zurich in 2024 and defended his title on the most gruelling course in the race’s history in Kigali last year, but will not take to the start line in Montreal at the end of this month.
