At 35 years old, Rafal Majka is closer to retirement than to the start of his career… but the Pole is not yet ready to put his bike away! His team UAE Team Emirates has just announced this Thursday that the former double winner of the polka dot jersey and three stages on the Tour de France had just extended the adventure for another year. The year 2025 will therefore be his 15th consecutive season in the WorldTour since his professional debut in 2011, he who has gradually transformed since his arrival in 2021 in the Emirati structure into a luxury guardian angel of Tadej Pogacar. A role that suits him perfectly, he who once again worked wonders alongside the Slovenian during his demonstration at the Giro 2024. The experienced climber will be a valuable asset in guiding the young gems who make up the plethora of squads of the best training in the world.
Video – Tadej Pogacar will be able to count on Rafal Majka for one more year!
“I found a role that I really like”
“I am very happy to stay here at UAE for next season“, confided Rafal Majka in the press release published by his team. “I feel very comfortable on this team and am excited about what we can accomplish over the next year. I think I still have a lot to bring to the team and I have found a role that I really like“. An idea confirmed by its general manager and CEO Mauro Gianetti. “We are happy to have Rafal with us again for 2025. It is a team that has a lot of young talent but a rider like Rafal with his experience and qualities can also have an important role to play. Majka is an example of a rider who grew into his role on the team and is still one of the best climbers in the world in his time.”
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