In a move that took both the cycling world and his legion of fans by complete surprise, two-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogačar has announced his marriage to longtime partner and fellow professional cyclist, Urška Žigart. The news, shared via a heartfelt Instagram post early Monday morning, has sparked an outpouring of congratulations, admiration, and emotional tributes from fans and fellow athletes alike.
“Today, I married the love of my life,” Pogačar wrote, alongside a stunning photo of the couple in a serene alpine setting. The image shows the duo hand-in-hand, surrounded by a small gathering of close friends and family, with Tadej in a crisp tailored suit and Urška glowing in a simple yet elegant gown. “Through all the races, the climbs, the tough days and the best ones, she’s been there. This is our greatest ride yet.”
The ceremony, held in a private location in their native Slovenia, was reportedly planned in secret, with only their inner circle aware of the milestone event. According to sources close to the couple, the wedding reflected their shared values — intimate, nature-inspired, and brimming with love.
Fans were quick to flood social media with messages of love and astonishment. Many expressed their delight at the rare moment of vulnerability from one of cycling’s most focused and determined athletes.
“Pogačar wins at life as well as on the bike,” one fan tweeted. “Love that he kept it private and pure. Urška is incredible. They’re a dream team.”
The pairing of Pogačar and Žigart has long been admired in cycling circles. Both rising stars in their own right when they met, their relationship has weathered the intense demands of professional sport, countless international races, and the pressures of fame. Throughout it all, they’ve maintained a low profile, choosing to support one another quietly and without fanfare.
“Urška is my peace,” Pogačar has said in past interviews. “When everything is moving fast, she slows the world down for me.”
As for Žigart, herself a talented rider with Team Jayco AlUla, she’s been nothing short of a pillar of strength and support throughout Pogačar’s meteoric rise. A gifted time trialist and climber, she understands the sacrifices required to compete at the highest level — and the couple’s shared experience has only strengthened their bond.
“People don’t realize how rare it is to have someone who gets it — the travel, the exhaustion, the mental focus it takes,” a close friend of the couple shared. “They’ve built something real, rooted in respect.”
While fans might wonder how the newlyweds will juggle romance and racing, insiders suggest they’re more aligned than ever. With the Tour de France just weeks away, Pogačar remains laser-focused on the competition — but sources say the emotional boost from the wedding may just give him an extra edge on the road.
“He’s never looked happier,” commented a UAE Team Emirates staff member. “When Tadej is at peace off the bike, he’s unstoppable on it.”
In a sport often defined by grit and glory, Pogačar’s wedding announcement is a refreshing reminder that even champions have hearts — and that love can thrive even under the most grueling conditions.
As cycling fans prepare to watch Tadej chase another yellow jersey this summer, they do so with a new sense of connection to the man behind the machine. No longer just the prodigy with a devastating sprint and iron will, he’s now also the romantic who quietly built a life with the woman he loves — and invited us all to share in the joy of that triumph.
One thing’s for sure: this summer, Pogačar isn’t just racing for titles. He’s racing with love in his heart.