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Alex Carera - The man behind Tadej Pogacar & Isaac del Toro - Domestique Hotseat

One of cycling’s most influential agents joins us on The Hotseat. Alex Carera, founder of the A&J All Sports agency and long-time manager of some of the sport’s biggest stars, including Tadej Pogacar, opens up about talent scouting, guiding young riders through the chaos of the WorldTour, and the realities of managing more than 100 professional cyclists across the globe.

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From protecting riders during the pressure of the Tour de France to negotiating long contracts and navigating cycling’s evolving transfer market, Carera offers a rare look inside the business side of the peloton and the responsibilities that come with shaping a champion’s career.

Also in this episode:

  • How Carera built one of cycling’s largest rider management agencies
  • What happened behind the scenes during Pogačar’s 2025 Tour de France
  • Why UAE Team Emirates is a long term home for GC talent like Isaac del Toro
  • The growing debate around long contracts and buyout clauses in cycling\\
  • Carera’s view on a possible transfer market in professional cycling
  • The story behind controversial crypto sponsorship deals in the sport
  • Why Pogačar uses personal sponsorship money to fund youth teams and charity
  • The growing safety concerns when pro riders train on public roads

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Tadej Pogacar - 2025 - Tour de France stage 12

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