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[Dekker_Tifosi]

Quite sure Dennis would have been 2nd at around 20/30s without the incident. Still Roglic did an excellent TT and especially last climb. The road bike switch really helped him out

 

[johnymax]

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Quite sure Dennis would have been 2nd at around 20/30s without the incident. Still Roglic did an excellent TT and especially last climb. The road bike switch really helped him out

I agree. Although I don't think the bike switch made such a big difference. He would have beaten Froome even without the switch I think. But it was amazing watching him dancing on the pedals on the last climb.

Man I can't wait for next year when he is supposed to make another step forward. After the race he said it's incredible to share the podium with two GT winners and that his goal for the following years is to become a GT contender as well.

 

[Lequack]

He seems to be in good shape at the beginning of this season, too bad for the naturalized TTT. I think he could've gone even higher, but he was great today, staying with all but Valverde and Yates at the top.

 

[pablohidalgo7]

Re: The official Primož Roglič is the new Landa thread

I think he was the strongest today alongside Valverde and Yates, just he wasted too much energy at the bottom of the climb.

According to PCS Strade and Tirreno are his next races. So no Algarve this year?

 

[johnymax]

Re: The official Primož Roglič is the new Landa thread

I have a feeling he'll have an incredible season. He looked so strong today. Prediction: he is going to win a WT stage race this year.

I think he was the strongest today alongside Valverde and Yates, just he wasted too much energy at the bottom of the climb.

According to PCS Strade and Tirreno are his next races. So no Algarve this year?

It doesn't make sense not to race there. He won last year, the route suits him, Kruijswijk will ride in Andalucia and there's no chance he takes a one month brake till his next race. That's why I'm pretty sure he'll ride in Algarve.

 

[exub]

Re: The official Primož Roglič is the new Landa thread

. That's why I'm pretty sure he'll ride in Algarve.

You are pretty sure? Based on what? Roglic himself has said Strade Bianche is his next race after Valencia.

 

[HelloDolly]

I dont get this thread ?

the new Landa when Landa has delivered no big win?
a bit farcical

Roglic is an excellent TTer...much better than Landa but he has not produced yet consistent climbing over 3 weeks ..if he can then he more like the new Evans or LeMond

 

[liamito]

Re: The official Primož Roglič is the new Landa thread

It doesn't make sense not to race there. He won last year, the route suits him, Kruijswijk will ride in Andalucia and there's no chance he takes a one month brake till his next race. That's why I'm pretty sure he'll ride in Algarve.

He will go to Teide now, no more races before Strade.

 

[pablohidalgo7]

Re: The official Primož Roglič is the new Landa thread

The new Tony Rominger can be an option for the title too

 

[johnymax]

Re: The official Primož Roglič is the new Landa thread

It doesn't make sense not to race there. He won last year, the route suits him, Kruijswijk will ride in Andalucia and there's no chance he takes a one month brake till his next race. That's why I'm pretty sure he'll ride in Algarve.

He will go to Teide now, no more races before Strade.

Yes, I was wrong. He is not doing Algarve. Thanks for the info. I didn't know about the altitude training camp.

 

[johnymax]

Nice to hear. The goal for T-A is to win the race with Primož.

 

[Lequack]

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Nice to hear. The goal for T-A is to win the race with Primož.

Unfortunately will be difficult now with the team losing about 50 seconds in the team trial. Maybe better going for the stages.

 

[GP Blanco]

Great win. I thought he went way too early

 

[Blanco]

This man never stops to amaze! Great win.

 

[Lequack]

Wow really great win from Primoz, I am so happy for him after his bad luck in the team TT and losing time yesterday.

A look into the impressive data produced by @LottoJumbo_road's Primož Roglič (@rogla) as he attacked with 1.2km to go on the final climb and held the advantage to win Stage 3 at #TirrenoAdriatico:
https://twitter.com/VelonCC/status/972150235123380224

 

[johnymax]

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This man never stops to amaze! Great win.

I'm amazed but not surprised. I firmly believe in his rise to the top of the sport. After yesterday's disappointment a stage win is going to be a nice consolation price. And maybe he's not done yet. Stage 4 is another good opportunity.

 

[Kwibus]

Re: The official Primož Roglič is the new Landa thread

I only read that he won and I expected they let him go, well they certainly let him go a bit, but that was after a huge effort which the astana guy coukdnt hold anymore.

If I watched this live I wouldve been convinced he wouldnt make it, but he was realllly strong. Very impressive effort.

Yates closing him down, but roglic had another kick left.

 

[tobydawq]

Re: The official Primož Roglič is the new Landa thread

I only read that he won and I expected they let him go, well they certainly let him go a bit, but that was after a huge effort which the astana guy coukdnt hold anymore.

If I watched this live I wouldve been convinced he wouldnt make it, but he was realllly strong. Very impressive effort.

Yates closing him down, but roglic had another kick left.

I agree - I thought he went way too early. A bit like the futile attempts we often see at the bottom of the Mur de Huy. It was pretty amazing that he managed to keep such a strong group of riders at bay.

 

[Red Rick]

Re: The official Primož Roglič is the new Landa thread

I only read that he won and I expected they let him go, well they certainly let him go a bit, but that was after a huge effort which the astana guy coukdnt hold anymore.

If I watched this live I wouldve been convinced he wouldnt make it, but he was realllly strong. Very impressive effort.

Yates closing him down, but roglic had another kick left.

Yeah it was super impressive. Attacking from 1k out and probably still climbed the last 300m as fast as everyone else. Think he would've won regardless.

In any case, I think Roglic should have a decent shot at winning Pais Vasco

 

[Lequack]

Re: The official Primož Roglič is the new Landa thread

Wow he was so close to winning today, but nevertheless both he and Julian gained seconds for the overall. Such a powerful climb from both of them.

@rogla in his cooling down on the rollers post-race.

 

[johnymax]

Another impressive display of strength from him. Also good job from the team keeping him up front when approaching the final climb of the day. I'm looking forward to the second stage tomorrow which has a pretty similar finale. He's been inconsistent in the past, alternating strong performances with not so strong ones. Sure very often because of bad luck/bad bike handling/bad positioning. Hopefully he stays out of trouble for the rest of the week. I really want to see how he copes with the position of being a favourite for the win in such difficult race and this strong field.

Also it's been I think at least 3 times in the last couple of years when he's narrowly lost a 2 men sprint against a pretty good sprinter (Alaphilippe, Dan Martin, Tcatevich). And in all three occasions he was the one leading out in the final km. He is fast for a climber (I call him a climber, some call him a time trialist, the truth is he's becoming more and more of an allrounder/a complete cyclist), but he was very naive in all his sprints and showed lack of experience in similar circumstances. Although today he had GC in mind I'm sure.

 

[SafeBet]

The best thing about him: when he attacks you can be pretty sure he won't look back. He keeps going without asking for help.
He's a beast.

 

[Blanco]

Rogla will win this bike race!

 

[Lequack]

What a win today, taking a stage win and now leading the overall too, very exciting!

According to Roglic, it wasn’t easy today. “I knew that all eyes were on me as a pursuer in the gc and as time trial specialist. That provided extra pressure. It was a flat time trial, but there was a lot of wind. At the finish I saw that I had the fastest time, which made me very happy of course.”

By taking the lead in the general classification, Roglic, who finished second twice this week, is also one of the top favourites for the overall victory. “But we should not get ahead of ourselves. At the beginning of the course I already said that I want to take it one day at a time. It’s not going to be easy, but I'm really looking forward to the last stages.”

Source: https://www.teamlottojumbo.com/cycling-news/strong-roglic-wins-time-trial-and-takes-lead-in-vuelta-al-pais-vasco

 

[pablohidalgo7]

Re: The official Primož Roglič is the new Landa thread

Will be very dificult for him, specially without a strong team, but if he survives the next two days and finally takes the Overall, it can be a key step forward in his development and a huge mental boost for the future.