Pogi Challenge is a celebration created for Tadej and for the fans who have supported him along the way. It is a gesture of gratitude to the community that followed his rise to the top of world cycling. After its premiere in 2025, the 2026 edition brings a major upgrade by uniting the event with the Tadej Pogačar Criterium under one name: Pogi Challenge.

The three day cycling festival begins on Friday with an exhibition criterium held right after the Tour de France, where Tadej joins top international and local riders to greet the fans up close. Saturday remains dedicated to families and young cyclists through the Junior Pogi Challenge. On Sunday, the spotlight shifts to the main challenge between Komenda and Krvavec – S Klanca v klanc – a special climb that gave Tadej his first victory and marked the beginning of his sporting journey.

Pogi Challenge offers a rare chance to ride alongside the best cyclist in the world and creates an authentic, lively atmosphere that brings all generations together while laying the foundations for a new cycling tradition.