Can you ride faster uphill than a cycling legend?

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Earlier this month, a unique challenge took place on a Slovenian mountainside.Thousands of brave volunteers — some might say crazy — attempted to race cycling legend Tadej Pogacar up the hill. It’s known as the “Poggi Challenge.” Deutsche Welle, DW’s, Guy Delauney felt up to the test and took on the challenge himself.

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