URŠKA ŽIGART | Unfiltered: Life with Tadej, Challenges, Season Goals, Team Pika, Empowering Women

CASTELLI Cycling Podcast

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In this episode we sit down with Urška Žigart, an extraordinary Slovenian cyclist carving her path in the women’s professional cycling world.

From her rise to becoming a five-time national champion, achieving top placements at the Giro d’Italia Women, Tour de Suisse, and Giro dell’Emilia, to her new chapter with AG Insurance-Soudal, and balancing life with cycling superstar Tadej Pogačar,

Urška shares an inspiring journey filled with triumphs, aspirations, and the challenges of competing at the highest level. From Slovenia to Monaco, Urška reflects on the importance of mental resilience, the evolution of women’s cycling, and a peek into her life with Tadej, including who does the cooking at home and other fun moments that come with being in a relationship with a fellow athlete. She also shares her vision for supporting the next generation of cyclists. and offers insights on teamwork and the ongoing growth of women’s cycling.

Join us for this heartfelt and insightful conversation about life, cycling, and the power of perseverance.

Sit back, relax, and be inspired by Urška Žigart’s incredible story.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro

02:41 Contest Rules

04:53 Gabba R

06:24 2025 Race Program

12:12 Building a Stronger Future for Women's Cycling

19:10 Žigart and Pogačar: The power couple of Slovenian cycling

23:11 Tadej’s Pink jersey, Barbie Story Goes Viral on Social Media

24:55 The ‘Fluffy’ Scones Story with Matt Stephens

28:22 Who’s in Charge of Tadej’s Wardrobe?

29:47 Pogi’s Glorious Tufts of Hair in the Wind (Spoiler!)

30:16 How Did Urška and Tadej First Meet?

33:10 Who's Always the First One to Be Ready for Training?

33:48 Who Changes the Flat Tire?

35:53 Who’s the One Half-Wheeling the Other?

36:28 Who’s Doing the Cooking at Home?

37:07 Can You Tell from Tadej’s Body Language When He’s About to Attack?

38:19 Slovenia's Cycling Success Story

40:46 Urška’s Journey into Cycling

44:13 How Cycling Has Changed Over the Past Years

45:46 Talking Cycling at Home with Tadej, Improving Technically

48:15 A Hard, Steep Learning Curve

52:28 2024 Breakthrough Year

55:05 Signing with AG Insurance-Soudal

01:01:48 Ending

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⁠Matt Stephens The Cafe Ride - Tadej Pogačar⁠

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Urška Žigart is a Slovenian professional cyclist known for her climbing and time-trialing skills. Off the bike, she is passionate about sustainability, empowering women's cycling, and the outdoors, inspiring fans with her talent and determination. Urška is also known for her relationship with Tadej Pogačar, a two-time Tour de France winner.

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⁠⁠AG Insurance Soudal⁠⁠

– HOST –

Søren Jensen, Castelli Global Marketing Manager.

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