NEW CONTADOR’ PABLO TORRES ON GRAND TOUR GOALS AND SOON-TO-BE TEAMMATE TADEJ POGACAR – “THE WAY HE RIDES, HIS AGGRESSIVENESS… IT’S IMPRESSIVE”….

Pablo Torres, the rising star in professional cycling often dubbed the “new Contador,” is rapidly making a name for himself with his remarkable performances and ambition. As he looks ahead to his Grand Tour goals, Torres has his sights set on competing at the highest level, particularly with the support of his soon-to-be teammate, Tadej Pogačar, at UAE Team Emirates.

In a recent interview, Torres expressed admiration for Pogačar, describing the Slovenian rider’s aggressive style and race intelligence as impressive. “The way he rides, his aggressiveness in races, the way he controls the peloton—it’s something you don’t see often. He attacks when others are waiting, and that’s what makes him so dangerous. It’s inspiring,” said Torres.

Torres, who has often been compared to Alberto Contador due to his climbing abilities and tactical prowess, sees his upcoming partnership with Pogačar as an opportunity to grow and learn from one of the sport’s top talents. “Riding with someone like Tadej gives you confidence. You know you’ll be part of a team that can dominate in key moments, and for me, it’s a chance to develop my Grand Tour potential.”

The young rider’s ambitions are clear: he wants to perform in the biggest races. With a focus on stage wins and overall classifications, Torres is eager to make his mark in events like the Tour de France and Vuelta a España. He believes that riding alongside Pogačar will help him improve his own race craft, particularly in those long, grueling climbs that define the Grand Tours.

For Torres, the future is bright, and with the mentorship of Pogačar, his dreams of becoming a Grand Tour contender seem closer than ever.