Tadej Pogačar is expected to reveal details of his 2027 racing programme on December 18, when UAE Team Emirates-XRG holds its traditional pre-season training camp in Benidorm, Spain.
The Slovenian superstar will meet the media during the team’s gathering in the Alicante region, where he is likely to discuss his ambitions and outline his major objectives for the upcoming campaign.
The annual training camp has become an important occasion for the team’s leading riders to announce their racing schedules and provide updates on their plans for the new season.
According to Spanish publication Marca, Pogačar’s appearance on December 18 is particularly significant because several key decisions concerning his participation in the Grand Tours and other major races remain undecided.
One of the biggest questions surrounding his 2027 calendar is whether he will return to the Vuelta a España. The five-time Tour de France champion and two-time world champion has yet to win the Spanish Grand Tour, making it the only Grand Tour missing from his impressive collection of achievements.
Vuelta a España emerging as a stronger option than the Giro
A return to the Vuelta is increasingly being considered following his disappointing exit from the 2026 edition.
Pogačar was forced to abandon the race after a heavy crash on stage eight, despite wearing the red leader’s jersey and enjoying an advantage of almost four minutes over his closest competitors.
His premature withdrawal left unfinished business in Spain, and the opportunity to complete his Grand Tour collection could make the Vuelta an attractive objective for 2027.
Recent reports suggest that the Slovenian is more likely to target the Vuelta than the Giro d’Italia next season. Such a decision would place the Spanish race among his main priorities, although the final arrangement of his schedule has yet to be confirmed.
The upcoming Benidorm training camp should provide greater clarity about Pogačar’s intentions. His December 18 announcement is expected to shed light on his ambitions for 2027, particularly whether he will make another attempt to conquer the Vuelta a España and complete his collection of Grand Tour titles.
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