2024 Giro d'Italia, Stage 1: Venaria Reale - Torino, 140 km (Saturday, May 4)

[Samu Cuenca]

He's already won it mate.

Don't believe the media's $#*!.

 

[wheresmybrakes]

Teddy is going to win the 2024 Giro d'Italia on Sunday, Friday & Saturday already isn't he!?

It's already in the bag, he borrowed off Nibali.

 

[scribers]

It’s a good stage to let someone else have the pink and get it later

 

[memyselfandI]

It's already in the bag, he borrowed off Nibali.

Is it true that Pogi asked Bala to borrow his? But Alejandro didn't, just said 'Hurry up boi, time is running'..

 

[staubsauger]

Its difficult to imagine a plausible scenario where Pogačar doesn't win the stage. He should be able to drop at least most of the candidates and the few that could be able to hold his wheel should lose in the sprint.

Exceptions could be Alaphilippe, Martinez and Lutsenko but I actually expect Pogačar to solo away in the last climb though the gap shouldn't be big.

Already today!? 😲

 

[pastronef]

Spare a thought for the people of Turin who brace themselves tonight for an infestation of military aged men. Nearly all unmarried, they are completely UNVETTED and have taken up any available accommodation in the city. Reports are coming in of a tented shanty town in the outskirts.


Look, I am not Sportist at all but I simply wasn't consulted. Nobody minds a SMALL number of cyclists but most of these are not genuine cyclists, more akin to soccer players. Dozens are known to have red cards in other jurisdictions but they tear them up on the journey here.


Police say they are aware of the situation and have brought Larry and the fella' with the moustache out of retirement. Both were given batons and told 'Be sensitive, in the name of feck.'


#itsthechildrenIcareabout #Turinisfull #Turinpeoplematter #rugbylivesmatter #someofmybestfriendsownabike

what's this. I'm serious I'm completely lost I have nothing to grasp on, nothing. that's the most difficult thing I ever read on a forum I don't even know where to start from cause it's like I was reading another language I never learnt

 

[tobydawq]

Already today!? 😲

Well, the San Vito climb is almost identical to La Redoute. He was going alright there and if you read between the lines, they want to try to be in pink the whole race.

In fact, considering the profile of stage 1 of the Tour, he could do the same in July (not pink but you get the point).

That would be some season.

 

[staubsauger]

Well, the San Vito climb is almost identical to La Redoute. He was going alright there and if you read between the lines, they want to try to be in pink the whole race.

In fact, considering the profile of stage 1 of the Tour, he could do the same in July (not pink but you get the point).

That would be some season.

Yeah, he could just jump today and still attack tomorrow. Then, lean away the pink jersey mid week before finishing his opponents with the TT & Prati di Tivo.

 

[Netserk]

Yeah, I think it's overwhelmingly likely that Pogi attacks on the last hill and wins the stage by ~10".

 

[staubsauger]

The big question this weekend is: Is Teddy going to get close to a a minute including bonus seconds already up towards Oropa?

 

[Gratemans]

what's this. I'm serious I'm completely lost I have nothing to grasp on, nothing. that's the most difficult thing I ever read on a forum I don't even know where to start from cause it's like I was reading another language I never learnt

I thought I was having a stroke

 

[Didinho]

That last climb is a replica of La Redoute, if he makes it the same effort he can take 20" already. He surely wants the pink jersey and a stage win and give away the jersey after the sprint stages.

To have a calm Giro: let someone stay in his wheel and give him the stage/pink, while taking time on a lot of others. My dark horse would be Bagioli in this scenario. Just a prediction for more excitement. But we all know Pogi is gonna Pogi today.

 

[search]

That last climb is a replica of La Redoute, if he makes it the same effort he can take 20" already. He surely wants the pink jersey and a stage win and give away the jersey after the sprint stages.

la Redoute is more selective because it comes after 220k, though. In a stage this short, and especially if the peloton is big, it's a different story.

Pogacar is still the favorite to win, of course, but it normally will be much harder to make a difference, and also depend a lot on positioning.

 

[gregrowlerson]

what's this. I'm serious I'm completely lost I have nothing to grasp on, nothing. that's the most difficult thing I ever read on a forum I don't even know where to start from cause it's like I was reading another language I never learnt

Topcatswahilli

 

[Didinho]

la Redoute is more selective because it comes after 220k, though. In a stage this short, and especially if the peloton is big, it's a different story.

Pogacar is still the favorite to win, of course, but it normally will be much harder to make a difference, and also depend a lot on positioning.

Yeah i thought about that but this climb he can go full gas, because no 35km solo left. Only a short descent. He will get seperation if he wants, yes it will be harder than in Liege but he's still a level above everyone. Was just referring at the 1,5km at 9,8% of Redoute, almost exact the same. The climb is hard enough to make a difference for him. But I'm hoping we only know the winner at the finish line, not on the climb.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

With no Carapaz (or Skjelmose according to himself) here, will anyone even attempt to follow Pogačar?

 

[search]

With no Carapaz (or Skjelmose according to himself) here, will anyone even attempt to follow Pogačar?

I think Alaphilippe will be there. I see Plapp with an outside chance as well, if they don't go too hard on the longer climbs.

 

[gregrowlerson]

With no Carapaz (or Skjelmose according to himself) here, will anyone even attempt to follow Pogačar?

Lutsenko.
Like with Remco in the WCRR.
Only this time he holds on.

Cause Remco is better than everyone of course (including Merkx)

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Lutsenko.
Like with Remco in the WCRR.
Only this time he holds on.

Cause Remco is better than everyone of course (including Merkx)

He's definitely better than Marx.

I think Alaphilippe will be there. I see Plapp with an outside chance as well, if they don't go too hard on the longer climbs.

He will probably try, but I have close to zero confidence in him being able to follow.

 

[Rob5091]

He's ready to go

https://twitter.com/x/status/1786662397437981167

View: https://twitter.com/TamauPogi/status/1786662397437981167

That two fingered salute might get Teddy a nasty response in the UK ...

 

[Ranagazoo]

Don't agree with the whole "Pog will give away the pink jersey on Stage 1/Stage 2/Stage X" thing, no reason he and his team can't hold it comfortably the entire race imo

 

[Didinho]

Don't agree with the whole "Pog will give away the pink jersey on Stage 1/Stage 2/Stage X" thing, no reason he and his team can't hold it comfortably the entire race imo

It's a lot more draining when you have to go for interviews, doping control etc after every stage. Offcourse he can hold the pink jersey for 21 days, but it's about getting better through these 3 weeks also for the Tour. Physically and mentally.

 

[pastronef]

Topcatswahilli

no, really, someone please explain me that, my head spins, I was about to go out for a ride and I don't even know if I'll be able to clip my cleats on the pedals ffs

 

[topcat]

no, really, someone please explain me that, my head spins, I was about to go out for a ride and I don't even know if I'll be able to clip my cleats on the pedals ffs

You'll never get over it fully, but you'll come to terms with it.

 

[RedheadDane]

no, really, someone please explain me that, my head spins, I was about to go out for a ride and I don't even know if I'll be able to clip my cleats on the pedals ffs

That's just topcat speaking nonsense...