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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

    Not sure their power numbers increased. I don't see vdP significantly better than last year. He races smarter since some time, but is of course a beast of a rider for the classics and seems to have overcome his back problems. Pedersen is 29 and has been there or there about for a long time as...
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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

    Only a "problem" if they don't both start. But that's a different discussion. I don't think that their level can get constantly much higher. Vingegaard should do better this year, if his preparation is not hindered in a severe way. Whether Pogačar can repeat or even better last years form...
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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

    There should be a top ceiling for either of them. If both improve significantly year after year even after 30 with everything going on (crashes, intense racing all year round, media pressure), I would find that hard to explain.
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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

    I'm not convinced that another team would want to help make the race for Pogačar, but indeed trying to make the race as hard as possible might be the final puzzle piece. I'm looking forward to next year. Hope all protagonists make it back there.
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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

    That would be interesting. For me, M-SR delivered the best finale this spring. Although when I think about it, I don't see how another team would make much difference against van der Poel in such form. An absolute beast of a rider. A pity that Petersen and Pogačar could not go all the way in...
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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

    Vingegaard won two times, but that does not mean he can do it again against a more capable Pogačar. He should certainly believe so if he is healthy and has a good preparation. And I surely hope he will be at his best come July and wish him luck. He was very good last year after his major crash...
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    Teams & Riders Official Wout Van Aert thread

    Hilarious only in light of this forum discussion. Although not a fan, I certainly wish him the best of luck anyhow. I don't see him at the top for RVV, but maybe in Roubaix it finally comes together for him. I wouldn't bet on it, Alpecin seems again poised to take the win, but I wouldn't rule...
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    Teams & Riders The Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe team thread

    He did. Broken derailleur. Someone ran into him. Also had a flat afterwards.
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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

    Certainly. He also benefited greatly at M-SR, but wasn't that the point? Together they make a package that is difficult to beat at these races. Also true, but MvdP is of course exceptional. Otherwise if you regularly have the fastest sprint at the end and can hang on competitors, you might...
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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

    Depends on the race and the leaders. It has worked out great for Alpecin in recent years. It's a bit different with UAE as they don't have a very strong sprint, but they should still have plenty of firepower to go against the others. I hope van Aert is at his best.
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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

    I don't know enough about Literature to be positive about the first statement. But I wholeheartedly agree with the second one and for me he is definitely up there at the very top. I discovered "The book of disquiet" by accident and it was a truly elevating experience.
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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

    Nice movie. Jason Bourne hunts good will. Looks like it. Cervelo uses a similar solution. Form follows function.
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    Teams & Riders Chris Froome Discussion Thread.

    To be fair, he doesn't talk about winning. Just riding. I could admire if he chooses to continue without a big contract. He always seemed like a great sportsman and as such as a good ambassador for cycling .[Clinic content deleted]
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    Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

    He might ride it sooner than otherwise.
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    Teams & Riders The Remco Evenepoel is the next Eddy Merckx thread

    He absolutely does not have the same power as Ganna. But he has a lower cda which is very handy at high speeds. His time trial position is extremely low thanks to his build and mobility.