THEMOVE Can Isaac Del Toro & Tadej Pogačar Co-Exist at UAE? | THEMOVE+
Oct 17, 2025
Spencer Martin and Johan Bruyneel dive into the impressive performance of Isaac Del Toro, discussing his potential role alongside Tadej Pogačar at UAE. They explore recent high-profile transfers in cycling, weighing their costs and benefits. There's a lively debate on the merits of WorldTour races with unconventional formats and the implications of SRAM's legal victory on gear regulations. Insights into Pogačar's possible 2026 schedule and a comparison between the Gravel World Championships and Paris–Tours add depth to their analysis.
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Del Toro's Rapid Rise Changes The Landscape
- Isaac Del Toro is rapidly dominating one-day and semi-classic races and has 16 wins this season.
- Johan Bruyneel warns Del Toro's progression could make him a Grand Tour threat soon and complicate team roles with Tadej Pogacar.
Staying With A Superteam Can Help Talent
- Sharing a team with a dominant leader can increase a talented rider's chances to win some races.
- Bruyneel argues Del Toro might be smarter to stay with Pogacar until he retires rather than leave immediately.
WorldTour Status Often Follows Money
- Tour of Guangxi is a WorldTour race largely for financial and political reasons rather than sporting logic.
- Bruyneel says the UCI/rights-owner model and past payments explain why marginal races get WorldTour status.