Tadej Pogaar took to the white gravel roads of Strade Bianche today on a training ride with his UAE Team Emirates XRG teammates, revealing clues to the set up hes likely to go with for the race. Unsurprisingly, hes riding the Colnago Y1Rs, the teams aero bike, in a switch up from 2025 when he rode the brands all-round racer (at the time), the V4Rs. But a couple of key spec choices reveal a little about Pogaars approach to the race. Fine out how to watch Strade Bianche where you are in 2026 First up, Pogaar is using the lightweight version of the Colnago Y1Rs which debuted during the 2025 Tour de France for the mountain time trial, with World Champions stripes applied. Weight is unlikely to be a factor until the final steep ascent into Siena, where should he be accompanied this might prove vital. Images reveal his teammates riding standard-colourway Y1Rs', indicating that the lightweight version of the Y1Rs remains a rarified beast. Colnago Pogaars 3D-printed Fizik Tempo Argo saddle is noticeably tilted downward, while hes using an inline seatpost to help him pitch over the cranks. Close inspection reveals that the saddle isnt slammed as far forward as the rails might allow, indicating that he doesnt feel an even more extreme position is necessary. The saddle features neat World Champions stripes on the rear portion. Pogaars rolling stock choice is perhaps the most interesting part of his build. He trained using ENVE SES 6.7 wheels, and with conditions expected to be calm on race day, this deeper, more aerodynamic option appears to be the wheelset of choice compared to ENVEs SES 4.5 or 4.5 Pro wheels. Hes also running Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR tyres, which feature a more resilient construction compared to the lighter TT TR or Archetype tyres, and might help reduce the chance of punctures on the white roads. Finally, Pogacar is running a team-issue mount for his Wahoo Elemnt Bolt v2 bike computer, which helps fill the gap created by the twin-vane handlebar, complete with his Hulk sticker complete with World Champions undergarments.