Tadej Pogacar Trains in Spain's Sierra Nevada Ahead of Tour de France

Reigning Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar has been riding the mountain roads of Sierra Nevada in Granada, Spain, as the race prepares for its first stage there this year. His daily routine includes long hours in the saddle, balanced nutrition, rest and regular massages, a schedule that observers compare to a monastic life.

The area now hosts a number of other riders, including Spanish cyclist Juan Ayuso, and several teams have set up temporary bases in the region. Sierra Nevada has taken over from Andorra as the primary high‑altitude training ground for this edition of the Tour.

The concentration of crews has created a collaborative atmosphere: support vehicles and mechanics regularly assist rivals with mechanical problems, sharing equipment and aid stations as needed. The presence of the riders has also sparked cultural references, such as a recent interview with singer‑songwriter Joan Manuel Serrat recalling his own coverage of the Tour decades ago.