The cycling world was shaken in Andorra when Tadej Pogacar erupted in fury at Primoz Roglic moments after crossing the finish line. The Slovenian superstar’s shout, “The traitor, you will pay!”, echoed through the mountains, stunning fans and officials alike.
Roglic had just claimed a shocking victory in the grueling mountain time trial, snatching the leader’s jersey from Pogacar in the final meters. What should have been a moment of sporting triumph quickly spiraled into chaos, both on and off the course.
Witnesses described Pogacar’s face red with disbelief as he confronted his compatriot. According to those near the podium, Roglic offered no words in response, only a cold glance before walking toward his team’s trailer, avoiding all media questions.
The controversy deepened when reports surfaced that Roglic allegedly received strategic information through unauthorized radio communication during the ascent. Team officials denied any wrongdoing, but questions swirled about whether his dramatic surge was purely athletic or aided by external signals.
Meanwhile, a separate shock unfolded involving Del Toro, the Mexican climber whose incredible pace shattered expectations. His sudden collapse near the summit, followed by emergency medical intervention, left spectators horrified. Jonas Vingegaard, witnessing the scene, reportedly fainted from exhaustion and shock moments after finishing.
Hours later, social media erupted when an alleged leaked video from the medical tent surfaced online. The footage appeared to show officials rushing to calm both Pogacar and Del Toro, while Roglic was escorted away by security personnel amid heated arguments between team staff.
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) confirmed an emergency meeting had been called to “review the integrity of the stage and investigate potential protocol breaches.” This rare statement fueled speculation that the Andorra time trial might go down as one of the most controversial stages in modern cycling history.
Fans flooded online forums, debating whether Roglic’s actions crossed ethical lines or were simply part of high-stakes racing. “It’s betrayal, plain and simple,” one supporter wrote, while others defended him as “a master tactician who just outplayed his rival.”
Pogacar, visibly shaken in his post-race interview, avoided direct accusations but delivered a chilling remark: “Some people forget what loyalty means when the finish line is near.” His words immediately trended worldwide, turning the event into a viral storm.
Cycling analysts compared the tension to infamous rivalries like Armstrong vs. Ullrich or Froome vs. Wiggins. Yet the emotional outburst, the health scares, and the leaked footage created a level of drama rarely seen even in the sport’s most turbulent eras.
As the investigation unfolds, one thing is clear: the Andorra time trial has changed everything. Whether Roglic’s victory stands or not, the image of Pogacar shouting “You will pay!” into the mountain air will echo through cycling history for years to come.
