Pogačar returns to lead line-up for Critérium du Dauphiné

UAE Team Emirates-XRG are pleased to announce their rider selection for the upcoming Critérium du Dauphiné, taking place from June 9–15. The race will serve as a crucial test ahead of the Tour de France, with Tadej Pogačar set to lead a strong and versatile squad through the week-long race in the French Alps.

Pogačar returns to competition after a high-altitude training camp with his teammates and a commanding spring campaign, which included seven victories. The Dauphiné will mark a key step in his build-up to July.

Tadej Pogačar: “We’ve just come off a really solid block of altitude training with the team and I’m feeling good. The legs are there, and the motivation is high. It’s been a few years since I’ve been to the Dauphiné and we’re excited to be there and racing again after many weeks of training all together. We have a very good ambience in the group, and we’re ready to pin on race numbers and show what we can do.”

The seven-man squad will be guided by Sports Directors Andrej Hauptman (Slo), Marco Marcato (Ita) and Marco Marzano (Ita).

The team brings a balanced line-up of climbing specialists, experienced domestiques, and all-rounders to support Pogačar across the race’s demanding terrain.

Critérium du Dauphiné [2.UWT] – 08-Jun-2025 / 15-Jun-2025

Jhonatan Narváez (Ecu)

Domen Novak (Slo)

Tadej Pogačar (Slo)

Nils Politt (Ger)

Pavel Sivakov (Fra)

Marc Soler (Spa)

Tim Wellens (Bel)