Tirreno-Adriatico: Pantani's Monte Carpegna climb to test Pogacar’s dominance

Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates)
Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) (Image credit: Sprint Cycling Agency)

Tirreno-Adriatico will be decided on Saturday's double climb of Monte Carpegna, in the northern part of the Le Marche region, with the climb made famous by Marco Pantani. The ascent is set to test Tadej Pogačar’s dominance and likely crown him as overall winner for a second year.

Pogačar is on near peak form after building his early season around the UAE Tour. He won his team’s home race for a second time after a duel with Adam Yates but then used his form to win Strade Bianche with a 50km solo attack. 

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