'It just takes everyone working together' - Alan Hatherly on how to beat Tadej Pogacar at Strade Bianche

The 2025 season marks a turning point for reigning Cross-Country Mountain Bike world champion Alan Hatherly, who recently signed with Jayco AlUla. Following his successful debut at the AlUla Tour, Hatherly is set to compete for the first time in a WorldTour race, Strade Bianche, where he will face off against elite competitors, including Tadej Pogačar. With concerns about the challenging loose gravel on the course, Hatherly shares insights on adapting his racing strategy and the necessity of collaboration among riders to challenge the formidable Pogačar.

He noted the particularly loose gravel, which could pose a challenge on race day. "I always see it on TV and follow the race, but..."

Apparently this year's edition is a lot looser and rougher than it has been in the past, so I think it's going to lead to some pretty crazy racing."

From the outside, it seems like everyone is just racing for second place and I think we just need to break that mindset."

I'm going to try my best, we'll see."

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