Tadej Pogacar is set to compete in the World Championships in Zurich, seeking his first world champion title after dominating the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France.
What's at stake for Tadej Pogacar?
The Slovenian's impressive victories have raised eyebrows, with some experts doubting the legitimacy of his performances.
Tadej Pogacar covered the climb to Plateau de Beille in 39:50 minutes, beating the previous record by 3:44 minutes.
How do experts react to Tadej Pogacar's results?
Henri Gammenthaler, a cycling expert, believes that such performances are impossible without medical support, citing the use of undetectable substances.
Antoine Vayer, a former coach, has made accusations against Tadej Pogacar and his team, although he has no proof.
The World Anti-Doping Agency has not banned the use of carbon monoxide rebreathing devices, which some teams admit to using.
What's the current state of doping controls?
Despite improved controls, no top riders, including Tadej Pogacar, have tested positive for doping in recent years.
The number of proven doping cases at the Tour de France has decreased, but experts remain skeptical.
Tadej Pogacar's team, Team Emirates, claims to use carbon monoxide rebreathing devices only for measuring blood values.
The World Championships in Zurich will be a crucial test for Tadej Pogacar, with the cycling world watching his every move.