«POG1 – The Making of a Legend»: this is the title of a new film produced by Colnago Cultura and dedicated to the number one cyclist in the world, Tadej Pogacar. The film explores the person, the relationships and the decisive moments behind the most extraordinary cyclist of his generation. The premiere will be on November 13th at 4 PM on Colnago's YouTube channel, where it will be viewable for free worldwide.

Developed in close collaboration with Pogačar and his team, POG1 goes beyond the victories, records and decisive performances that have made him one of the most recognizable figures in contemporary sport.

The documentary explores the person behind the champion: his beginnings, the environment in which he grew up, the relationships that shaped him, the defeats from which he learned and the moments that marked his extraordinary rise, from a young rider in Slovenia to the top of professional cycling. Through exclusive interviews, personal stories, archival material and unprecedented perspectives, POG1 brings together the voices of those who have accompanied Pogačar throughout his entire journey.

The documentary includes contributions from Vincenzo Nibali, Ernesto Colnago, Matt Stephens, Andrej Hauptman and His Excellency Matar Suhail Ali Al Yabhouni Aldhaheri, along with family members, team members and people from Pogačar's closest circle. Together, their testimonies offer different perspectives on his talent, his character and his impact on cycling.

Among the stories told in the film is that of Andrej Hauptman, who first noticed the young Slovenian during a children's race in Ljubljana. Pogačar appeared to be pedaling several meters behind the group. In reality, despite being the youngest in the race, he was about to lap the group. It is one of many episodes that show how exceptional talent gradually became the rider and the person everyone knows today.

A portrait of a career still being written
POG1 does not aim to be the definitive documentary on Tadej Pogačar. His story continues to unfold with every race and every season. The film instead offers the most complete portrait possible of this precise moment in his career: a phase in which Pogačar is no longer simply winning races, but is defining an era of cycling.

“People will speak of the Merckx era — and the Pogačar era.”
The documentary examines what makes him exceptional, but also what lies behind this exceptionality: his character, his mentality, his relationships and his ability to respond to both successes and defeats.

Designed for both longtime cycling enthusiasts and those discovering this sport for the first time, POG1 offers an accessible and deeply human look at one of the greatest athletes of his generation.

Colnago Cultura's most ambitious project
The documentary is presented by Colnago Cultura, the cultural platform created to tell the story of cycling beyond competition and performance. Through films, publications and editorial projects, Colnago Cultura aims to offer new tools for understanding this sport, exploring its people, stories, history and broader cultural significance from an original and authentic perspective.

With POG1, Colnago has developed its most ambitious film production to date: a long-term project, broader and more in-depth than any previous production by the brand.

The purpose of the film is not simply to celebrate a champion, but to document a story that is already becoming part of cycling history.