- In a sport where achievements are endlessly dissected and careers constantly measured against one another, Peter Sagan has thrown down the gauntlet: stop comparing him to Tadej Pogačar.
Speaking candidly about his illustrious cycling career, Sagan made it clear that drawing parallels between his success and that of the young Slovenian star is, in his words, “incomparable.”
“I have my story, he has his,” Sagan said with a shrug, brushing off any suggestion that Pogačar’s rapid rise could overshadow his own decorated legacy. “The two things can’t even be compared.”
This sharp response from the three-time World Champion sent ripples across the cycling world, sparking debate about the nature of greatness in the sport. Is Sagan simply stating a fact, or could it hint at deeper frustrations with how narratives in cycling evolve—where today’s heroes are too quickly cast aside in favor of the next phenom?
Sagan vs. Pogačar: Two Different Eras of Dominance
Peter Sagan’s career is nothing short of legendary. With seven green jerseys in the Tour de France, three consecutive World Championship titles, and victories in major one-day classics, Sagan became synonymous with explosive sprinting and consistency.
However, critics have noted that he never claimed victory in a Grand Tour, a metric by which the modern era often defines all-time greats.
In contrast, Tadej Pogačar has rewritten the rulebook on early success. At just 25, he already boasts two Tour de France titles, several monument wins—including the iconic Liège-Bastogne-Liège—and is considered one of the most versatile riders of his generation.
His dominance across different race types has left fans speculating whether he is on course to eclipse Sagan’s achievements in sheer magnitude.
However, Sagan seems unfazed by the noise. “Pogačar is doing his thing. I did mine. People love comparisons, but I don’t see the point.”
