Tadej was inching closer to victory, but on this day, Julian outperformed him significantly, leading to Tadej's worst one-day performance in three years at the Québec race, as per Pogačar's account.

Tadej was inching closer to victory, but on this day, Julian outperformed him significantly, leading to Tadej's worst one-day performance in three years at the Québec race, as per Pogačar's account.

In the world of cycling, the focus is shifting towards the UCI Road World Championships later this month, as top riders gear up for the prestigious event. One of the most anticipated contenders is Tadej Pogacar, the four-time Tour de France winner.

Pogacar, who hails from Slovenia, has opted for home training instead of attending a traditional altitude camp, choosing to prioritise personal time in his post-Tour preparation. This strategy, however, did not seem to pay off at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, where he finished 26 seconds behind Julian Alaphilippe, who secured a solo victory.

Pogacar's teammate, Pavel Sivakov, came closest to toppling Alaphilippe, securing second place. The race, which was won by Alaphilippe's Deceuninck-Quick Step team, saw UAE Team Emirates-XRG's race plan largely go as planned, despite not delivering a win for Pogacar or the team.

Despite this setback, Pogacar remains undeterred. He intends to race both the road race and the time trial at the World Championships, aiming to defend his road race title and attempt an ambitious double by also vying for time trial victory.

Pogacar will have another opportunity to test his form at the Grand Prix de Montréal, where he plans to compete. His rival, Remco Evenepoel, is also expected to be in attendance, making for an exciting clash in the time trial.

Meanwhile, Julian Alaphilippe, who won the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec, has expressed that he needs time to realise the significance of his emotional win. His victory reflected his return to his very best form, a development that cycling enthusiasts will be watching closely in the upcoming World Championships.

Rwanda's World Championships are nine days away, and the anticipation is building. With Pogacar and Alaphilippe set to compete, along with other top riders, the event promises to be a thrilling spectacle.

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