Slovene rider Tadej Pogacar has confirmed that his schedule for late August 2026 will be centred on the Vuelta a España, meaning he will not take part in the Grand Prix de Québec or the Grand Prix de Montréal.
The Vuelta, one of cycling’s three Grand Tours, will see Pogacar competing on Spanish roads during the final weeks of August. His decision to focus on the Spanish race comes as the Quebec and Montreal Grand Prix events approach in Canada.
By opting out of the Canadian races, Pogacar will miss the opportunity to race on North‑American circuits this season. Organisers of the Quebec and Montreal events will proceed without the Slovene star, whose presence often draws significant attention.
Pogacar first entered the global spotlight in 2019, a year that marked his breakthrough on the international stage. Since that moment, he has become a regular figure in the sport’s top tier, and his choice of targets each season is closely watched.
The Vuelta a España, scheduled for the latter part of August, offers a different set of challenges compared to the one‑day Grand Prix races in Quebec and Montreal. While the Canadian events are known for their urban courses, the Vuelta’s route traverses varied terrain across Spain.
Pogacar’s focus on the Vuelta reflects a strategic approach to his season’s priorities, aligning with his history of targeting major stage races. Fans of the Canadian Grand Prix will have to look elsewhere for the Slovene champion’s performance this year.
The upcoming Vuelta a España will be the next major test for Pogacar, marking another chapter in a career that began to attract worldwide attention in 2019 and continues to shape the sport’s narrative.