👑 Tadej Pogačar has not merely won the 2025 WorldTour season; he has utterly dominated it. The Slovenian sensation heads into Il Lombardia, the final Monument of the year, chasing a historic fifth consecutive victory in the ‘Race of the Falling Leaves.’ His season palmarès is already the stuff of legend, securing a mind-boggling 20 victories this year alone, the most by a male rider.
Pogačar’s dominance has spanned the classics, the Grand Tours, and the World Championships. He claimed Monuments at Tour of Flanders and Liège–Bastogne–Liège, added victories at Strade Bianche and La Flèche Wallonne, and then took his fourth career Tour de France title in a canter. He later cemented his status as the sport’s greatest with a second, back-to-back UCI Road World Championships victory in Rwanda.
Chasing History in Bergamo
As Pogačar lines up in Como for the 241km brutal journey to Bergamo, he’s not just aiming for a win; he’s aiming to re-write the record books. A fifth successive Il Lombardia victory would not only extend his own record of consecutive wins but would also see him draw level with the all-time great Fausto Coppi on a total of five wins in the Monument. The 27-year-old already became only the second rider in history to win three Monuments in the same calendar year (Flanders, Liège, and Lombardia), following Eddy Merckx, and incredibly, is the first to podium in all five Monuments in one season after securing a podium at both Milan-Sanremo and Paris-Roubaix.
His performance at the UCI Road World Championships in the distinctive rainbow jersey solidified his position. The look is iconic, instantly recognisable, and perfectly complemented by the aerodynamic, yet highly ventilated MET Trenta 3K Carbon MIPS helmet.
Gear Up Like a Champion: The Helmet Deal
While securing Pogačar’s talent may be impossible, you can at least emulate his style and protection thanks to a timely deal. The MET Trenta 3K Carbon, the exact model worn by the two-time World Champion, has seen its price slashed, with an impressive £80 (26%) off at Balfes Bikes.
This helmet is a favourite for a reason. Independent testing by Virginia Tech—the industry’s leading institution—gave the Trenta 3K Carbon MIPS a coveted 5-star rating, certifying it as one of the safest road cycling helmets on the market, even outperforming many MTB models in impact safety.
At a claimed weight of just 225g (medium), the helmet achieves an exceptional balance between low weight, high ventilation via its 19 strategically placed vents, and aerodynamic efficiency. The design cleverly incorporates a 3K carbon fiber cage to reduce weight while maintaining structural integrity, embodying its Italian heritage with a stylish, aggressive profile.
Though the discount won’t magically give you Pogačar’s ‘hair-tufts’ poking through the vents on the final ascent of the Passo di Ganda, it does offer a chance to ride with World Champion-level protection and performance at a bargain price. As Pogačar concludes his historic season, it’s the perfect time to invest in the gear that helps him conquer the toughest races on the planet.