{"id":2006275,"date":"2026-06-23T09:24:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T06:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2006275"},"modified":"2026-06-23T09:24:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T06:24:36","slug":"tadej-pogacars-final-tour-de-france-altitude-camp-on-hold-as-family-comes-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2006275","title":{"rendered":"Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s final Tour de France altitude camp on hold as family comes first"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MckhUicBCQLrhqVa4tdPDD-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY3TtWz3nPhUGE3LevPv4G-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY3TtWz3nPhUGE3LevPv4G-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Tadej Poga\u010dar &#8216;shaken&#8217; 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LpQsdN53Tmuw3mQKgs4r5n-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;He&#8217;s in Tour de France mode&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar at altitude training camp in Sierra Nevada<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JeP6T3g5zGFCHYHJHHaW74-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JeP6T3g5zGFCHYHJHHaW74-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I\u2019d say 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would appear set to forgo the plans to spend this week in Isola 2000, where he&#8217;d been set to have a final boost of altitude along with training alongside key teammates including Isaac del Toro.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I changed a lot of plans in the last two weeks,&#8221; Poga\u010dar said after the Tour de Suisse.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-9HhprgM2UqwnKtgGwY8enE\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-9HhprgM2UqwnKtgGwY8enE slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, 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Most riders will travel to Barcelona on June 30 ahead of the opening stage on July 4.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY3TtWz3nPhUGE3LevPv4G-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY3TtWz3nPhUGE3LevPv4G-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar &#8216;shaken&#8217; after partner Urska \u017digart injured in Tour de Suisse crash<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7gnF2TkcErBLX48kHnJeQ-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7gnF2TkcErBLX48kHnJeQ-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We shouldn&#8217;t get too hung up on a kilo or two in a cyclist&#8217; \u2013 No weight concerns for Tadej Poga\u010dar ahead of Tour de France, says UAE&#8217;s Matxin<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2Zp9vwhqGiiDxofTNCswBk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2Zp9vwhqGiiDxofTNCswBk-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Wout van Aert misses start of Tour de France altitude training camp<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Some riders also use this period as an opportunity to recon certain mountain stages but given Isola 2000 is over three hours away from the nearest 2026 Tour de France mountain, that wasn&#8217;t part of his plans.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Isola 2000 is in fact nearer to Poga\u010dar&#8217;s home, situated in the Alpes-Maritimes just over an hour north of the French Riviera. He could easily venture into the mountains for training efforts, but if he did stay at home at sea level he would miss out on the benefits of sleeping at altitude.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The question is how much Poga\u010dar really needs that. A late visit to Isola 2000 has become something of a pre-Tour ritual for him, but he showed at the Tour de Suisse that he is in flying form, utterly dominating the race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What&#8217;s more, professional cyclists are already stretched to their limits with the time they spend away from home and Poga\u010dar, who finished last year&#8217;s Tour mentally drained, may feel like he&#8217;d over-burdening himself with another team camp at a time when his partner is recovering from a serious injury.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In 2022, Poga\u010dar pulled out of Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge due to the death of \u017digart&#8217;s mother.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a63dd9b7-f821-44e4-9176-75b46636d5d1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. 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after partner Urska \u017digart injured in Tour de Suisse crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7gnF2TkcErBLX48kHnJeQ-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7gnF2TkcErBLX48kHnJeQ-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7gnF2TkcErBLX48kHnJeQ-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7gnF2TkcErBLX48kHnJeQ-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7gnF2TkcErBLX48kHnJeQ-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LPVG4jEpKHV4nJoaYSsyq4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LPVG4jEpKHV4nJoaYSsyq4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LPVG4jEpKHV4nJoaYSsyq4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LPVG4jEpKHV4nJoaYSsyq4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LPVG4jEpKHV4nJoaYSsyq4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s annoying to be out-numbered like that&#8217; &#8211; Quinn Simmons lets his &#8216;legs talk&#8217; with solo march on final lap for third USPro Road National title<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;First attempt to hold my bars again&#8217; \u2013 Wout van Aert back on the bike as recovery from infection forced which him out of Tour de France continues<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CKJstRFpntixtHJ7QmqzpV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Julian Alaphilippe to skip French Road Nationals to focus on preparation for Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">U23 World Champion Lorenzo Finn seals Giro Next Gen victory with stage 8 time trial win<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Overcoming injury, Reusser\u2019s third Tour de Suisse Women victory leads to renewed confidence ahead of Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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I\u2019m stronger&#8217; \u2013 Tadej Poga\u010dar reveals test results after completing Tour de France tune-up with Tour de Suisse domination<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X95beHCVtNWZ6Dyio7pnuP-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/X95beHCVtNWZ6Dyio7pnuP-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;Training has gone very well&#8217; \u2013 New challenge for Tadej Poga\u010dar as he completes final Tour de France tune-up on Tour de Suisse debut<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Now, he would appear set to forgo the plans to spend this week in Isola 2000, where he&#8217;d been set to have a final boost of altitude along with training alongside key teammates including Isaac del Toro.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I changed a lot of plans in the last two weeks,&#8221; Poga\u010dar said after the Tour de Suisse.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-9HhprgM2UqwnKtgGwY8enE\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-9HhprgM2UqwnKtgGwY8enE slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, 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Most riders will travel to Barcelona on June 30 ahead of the opening stage on July 4.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY3TtWz3nPhUGE3LevPv4G-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY3TtWz3nPhUGE3LevPv4G-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar &#8216;shaken&#8217; after partner Urska \u017digart injured in Tour de Suisse crash<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7gnF2TkcErBLX48kHnJeQ-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7gnF2TkcErBLX48kHnJeQ-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We shouldn&#8217;t get too hung up on a kilo or two in a cyclist&#8217; \u2013 No weight concerns for Tadej Poga\u010dar ahead of Tour de France, says UAE&#8217;s Matxin<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2Zp9vwhqGiiDxofTNCswBk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2Zp9vwhqGiiDxofTNCswBk-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Wout van Aert misses start of Tour de France altitude training camp<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Some riders also use this period as an opportunity to recon certain mountain stages but given Isola 2000 is over three hours away from the nearest 2026 Tour de France mountain, that wasn&#8217;t part of his plans.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Isola 2000 is in fact nearer to Poga\u010dar&#8217;s home, situated in the Alpes-Maritimes just over an hour north of the French Riviera. He could easily venture into the mountains for training efforts, but if he did stay at home at sea level he would miss out on the benefits of sleeping at altitude.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The question is how much Poga\u010dar really needs that. A late visit to Isola 2000 has become something of a pre-Tour ritual for him, but he showed at the Tour de Suisse that he is in flying form, utterly dominating the race.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What&#8217;s more, professional cyclists are already stretched to their limits with the time they spend away from home and Poga\u010dar, who finished last year&#8217;s Tour mentally drained, may feel like he&#8217;d over-burdening himself with another team camp at a time when his partner is recovering from a serious injury.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">In 2022, Poga\u010dar pulled out of Li\u00e8ge-Bastogne-Li\u00e8ge due to the death of \u017digart&#8217;s mother.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-a63dd9b7-f821-44e4-9176-75b46636d5d1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>The world\u2019s biggest bike race deserves world-class coverage. Subscribe to Cyclingnews for unlimited access to our unrivalled reporting of the 2026 Tour de France. 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Training has gone very well&#8217; \u2013 New challenge for Tadej Poga\u010dar as he completes final Tour de France tune-up on Tour de Suisse debut<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY3TtWz3nPhUGE3LevPv4G-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY3TtWz3nPhUGE3LevPv4G-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY3TtWz3nPhUGE3LevPv4G-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY3TtWz3nPhUGE3LevPv4G-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY3TtWz3nPhUGE3LevPv4G-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar &#8216;shaken&#8217; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;We shouldn&#8217;t get too hung up on a kilo or two in a cyclist&#8217; \u2013 No weight concerns for Tadej Poga\u010dar ahead of Tour de France, says UAE&#8217;s Matxin<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2Zp9vwhqGiiDxofTNCswBk-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2Zp9vwhqGiiDxofTNCswBk-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2Zp9vwhqGiiDxofTNCswBk-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2Zp9vwhqGiiDxofTNCswBk-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2Zp9vwhqGiiDxofTNCswBk-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Wout van Aert misses start of Tour de France altitude training camp<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LPVG4jEpKHV4nJoaYSsyq4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LPVG4jEpKHV4nJoaYSsyq4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LPVG4jEpKHV4nJoaYSsyq4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LPVG4jEpKHV4nJoaYSsyq4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LPVG4jEpKHV4nJoaYSsyq4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s annoying to be out-numbered like that&#8217; &#8211; Quinn Simmons lets his &#8216;legs talk&#8217; with solo march on final lap for third USPro Road National title<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/m8SBtXxcEEEAe5eFx57dGS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Julian Alaphilippe to skip French Road Nationals to focus on preparation for Tour de France<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RGEgyQjVpiTJWrCHy7ySYe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">U23 World Champion Lorenzo Finn seals Giro Next Gen victory with stage 8 time trial win<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dK9HFvnG4eEijoHk9Dafkb-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Overcoming injury, Reusser\u2019s third Tour de Suisse Women victory leads to renewed confidence ahead of Tour de France Femmes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/PgQahDN4iCtEpdVReDGUxW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Did Olav Kooij punch his Tour de France ticket with Baloise Belgium Tour stage 4 win?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HQPcZQLxrxJbUhuprjGRGL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a catastrophe&#8217; 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LpQsdN53Tmuw3mQKgs4r5n-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;He&#8217;s in Tour de France mode&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar at altitude training camp in Sierra Nevada<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JeP6T3g5zGFCHYHJHHaW74-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JeP6T3g5zGFCHYHJHHaW74-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I\u2019d say 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would appear set to forgo the plans to spend this week in Isola 2000, where he&#8217;d been set to have a final boost of altitude along with training alongside key teammates including Isaac del Toro.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I changed a lot of plans in the last two weeks,&#8221; Poga\u010dar said after the Tour de Suisse.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-9HhprgM2UqwnKtgGwY8enE\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-9HhprgM2UqwnKtgGwY8enE slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Now that Ur\u0161ka is recovering, her plans collapsed, my second plan collapsed, and now it&#8217;s the third plan and maybe in two days it will be plan four.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The most important thing is that we stay together the next few days and we see how it is.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Poga\u010dar was only due to complete a short stint at altitude in Isola 2000, as a final &#8216;top-up&#8217; ahead of the Tour. Most riders will travel to Barcelona on June 30 ahead of the opening stage on July 4.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY3TtWz3nPhUGE3LevPv4G-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QY3TtWz3nPhUGE3LevPv4G-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Tadej Poga\u010dar &#8216;shaken&#8217; after partner Urska \u017digart injured in Tour de Suisse crash<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7gnF2TkcErBLX48kHnJeQ-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7gnF2TkcErBLX48kHnJeQ-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;We shouldn&#8217;t get too hung up on a kilo or two in a cyclist&#8217; \u2013 No weight concerns for Tadej Poga\u010dar ahead of Tour de France, says UAE&#8217;s Matxin<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2Zp9vwhqGiiDxofTNCswBk-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/2Zp9vwhqGiiDxofTNCswBk-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Wout van Aert misses start of Tour de France altitude training camp<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Some riders also use this period as an opportunity to recon certain mountain stages but given Isola 2000 is over three hours away from the nearest 2026 Tour de France mountain, that wasn&#8217;t part of his plans.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Isola 2000 is in fact nearer to Poga\u010dar&#8217;s home, situated in the Alpes-Maritimes just over an hour north of the French Riviera. He could easily venture into the mountains for training efforts, but if he did stay at home at sea level he would miss out on the benefits of sleeping at altitude.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The question is how much Poga\u010dar really needs that. 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