Pogačar back to winning ways at Romandie

Tadej Pogačar has swiftly returned to his customary winning ways at the Tour de Romandie, taking victory just days after finishing sixth in the opening prologue. This result, following his first-ever professional attempt at the ultra-short time trial discipline, quickly dispelled any lingering questions about his form. The Slovenian superstar’s performance reaffirms his status as a dominant force, silencing any premature whispers of a 'losing streak' – however brief or imagined.

This victory is significant as it immediately quashes the narrative that Pogačar was somehow 'off' after a relatively quiet period following his spring classics campaign. His sixth-place prologue finish, while not a win, was a respectable debut in a discipline he rarely contests, yet it still managed to fuel a fleeting moment of speculation. This Romandie stage win serves as a timely reminder that even a brief absence from the top step is an anomaly for the two-time Tour de France champion, not a trend.

Indeed, the "long national nightmare" of Pogačar's losing streak lasted approximately 48 hours. The cycling world can now resume its regular programming.