Train like Tadej Pogačar: replicate his performance on stage 2025 of the XNUMX Tour de France
During the 12th stage of the 2025 Tour de France in Auch and Hauracam, Tadej Pogačar made his mark by claiming another victory thanks to a decisive attack at the foot of the final climb. According to the rider's entourage, this success was far from a fluke and was based on rigorous, scientific training. Amateur cyclists can now draw inspiration from his methods thanks to MyWhoosh, the free virtual cycling app.
High-level preparation
With 50 days to go before the Grand Départ, Pogačar was training in the Sierra Nevada, Spain, alongside his rival Jonas Vingegaard. ThistagAt altitude, in demanding conditions, he laid the foundations for his performance on the twelfth stage of the Tour, according to his coaches and his entourage.
Along the same lines, MyWhoosh offers structured training sessions developed with Pogačar's performance team, including Dr. Iñigo San-Millán and UAE Team Emirates coach Javier Sola.
Sessions inspired by Pogačar
MyWhoosh offers exclusive programs, entitled " Train like Tadej ", which replicate the strategies used by the world champion. These sessions target the physiological systems essential for performing in key moments of a race.
Here are some examples :
- Short Climbs : This session combines Zone 2 efforts with dynamic VO2 max intervals, ideal for replicating Pogačar's explosive attack on stage 12.
- Criss-Cross Tempo Long : This program alternates 18-minute intervals between 100% and 80% of FTP (functional threshold power), simulating the progressive effort deployed on Hautacam to distance the peloton. A 34-minute version is also available.
- Threshold session : designed to build endurance, it offers prolonged efforts just below the FTP threshold, perfect for climbs.
- Pre-Race Opener : this session prepares the legs the day before a competition, optimizing fast and explosive starts.
Dr. Iñigo San-Millán explains: “ These workouts are designed to meet the demands of the field, developing the ability to attack, recover and restart, just as Tadej does. »
An accessible and precise approach
The effectiveness of Pogačar's training is based on the combination of intensity, precision and recovery.MyWhoosh makes these principles accessible to everyone with over 700 workouts, race simulations, virtual climbs, and programs tailored to the level of all riders. Whether you're a recreational cyclist or a seasoned cyclist, you can train like a champion from home.
Take the challenge and discover how to replicate Tadej Pogačar's power with MyWhoosh !
