2020 was likely a gesture of reconciliation as deep down we all more or less knew Roglič was taken advantage of.
I kind of know what you mean but I don‘t agree with that. I mean it‘s true that Pogacar’s strategy was based on laying low and flying under the radar for as long as possible but 1. It’s a legit strategy used by many and 2. Roglic did figure it out it time to beat him. After that it was Roglic and TJV fault for underestimating their own TT vulnerability as well as Pogacar’s strength and not putting more time in Pogacar when they had the chance. Roglic was not taken advantage of - it was his/TJV mistake when they misjudged the situation...2020 was likely a gesture of reconciliation as deep down we all more or less knew Roglič was taken advantage of.
I am not blaming Pogačar for doing it. I am just saying objectively speaking they have done it. Hence likely that played a role. Regarding the decisions made at WC 2020.I kind of know what you mean but I don‘t agree with that. I mean it‘s true that Pogacar’s strategy was based on laying low and flying under the radar for as long as possible but 1. It’s a legit strategy used by many and 2. Roglic did figure it out it time to beat him. After that it was Roglic and TJV fault for underestimating their own TT vulnerability as well as Pogacar’s strength and not putting more time in Pogacar when they had the chance. Roglic was not taken advantage of - it was his/TJV mistake when they misjudged the situation...
Now I’m not saying Pogacar didn’t cunningly try to pretend he was Roglic’s best friend but after Colombier I think it was pretty much clear who is TJV’s main opponent.
Epic rock paper scissor battle between Rogla and Pogi who gets to suckwheel RamcoMohorič as plan A and after the duo as a backup plan?
I would commend Pogacar for doing it. Strategy is how you win big races whether you're the strongest or not. His team lacked the depth to go head to head. His advisors should get some credit, too.I am not blaming Pogačar for doing it. I am just saying objectively speaking they have done it. Hence likely that played a role. Regarding the decisions made at WC 2020.
It wasn't really some 200 IQ chess, unless the implication is that he could've dropped Roglic a few more times for fun and dropped time on Loze for shits and giggles.I would commend Pogacar for doing it. Strategy is how you win big races whether you're the strongest or not. His team lacked the depth to go head to head. His advisors should get some credit, too.
Probably the hardest Worlds route to even predict.Don't think the parcour suits Roglic but he's talented enough to get a result.
OMG that's awful :O (Also not convinced I'd pick Bardet over him)Because Bonnamour's selection was apparently (according to the French) an "administrative error": Romain Bardet également présélectionné pour les Championnats du monde - L'Équipe (lequipe.fr)
Imagine getting that particular phone call if you're Bonnamour?
Sure. And I only posted that here because I reckon it's an early sign of the usual French boom bust cycle in major sporting events. It happens in football & other sports, i.e. they win big & then follow up with a massive fail. This 2021 world championship (if tradition & stereotype is followed) will be a huge bust.OMG that's awful :O (Also not convinced I'd pick Bardet over him)
This one is a bit tricky one. IMHO they exploited the wrong part of being a human to their advantage for getting universal commend. Given the position and relationship they where in. Peiper likely indeed should get some credit in this regard.I would commend Pogacar for doing it. Strategy is how you win big races whether you're the strongest or not. His team lacked the depth to go head to head. His advisors should get some credit, too.
I would say both plan A (Mohorič) and plan B (duo) looks good. Hence a medal should be in reach.Primož Roglič, Tadej Pogačar, Jan Tratnik, Matej Mohorič, Domen Novak, Luka Mezgec, Jan Polanc, David Per.
Could be. They would i guess need to do something rather strange to misfire both options. That is lets say Mohorič option doesn't pan out and after neither of the duo get a medal.Epic rock paper scissor battle between Rogla and Pogi who gets to suckwheel Ramco
Nah with Cav riding he will get a medalThese Worlds are the easiest thing on earth to predict. Van Aert will win. There's no other option.
They won't get rid of him, with that support cast on this parcours there won't be many tactical possibilities. It will be about the strongest guys on the day and then there will probably be a sprint of a small group and he outsprints everybody except maybe Caleb Ewan or Fabio Jakobsen, who will not be there (in the final). With van der Poel not in (best) form, nobody can rival him.
The other medals are more open. I'm sure it won't be Pogacar or Roglic who will win them, though. The Danes should play a massive role.
I can imagine quite a few scenarios in which the theoretical strongest aka favorite doesn't win.These Worlds are the easiest thing on earth to predict. Van Aert will win. There's no other option.
They won't get rid of him, with that support cast on this parcours there won't be many tactical possibilities.
If Wout wasn't also on the strongest team for this kind of race I would agree.I can imagine quite a few scenarios in which the theoretical strongest aka favorite doesn't win.
And it's all down to the tactics & flux of the race. A small group would be attacking each other long before the finish & the other teams will absolutely want to blow up the Belgians so they can't pull everyone back at the end. WvA would be forced to work himself chasing everyone down and that's always a tricky situation.
So I could totally foresee 2 or 3 riders breaking from WvA's group & making it to the finish before him.
He needs to ride for himself.BTW is Roglič even allowed to help Mohorič or Pogačar or should he work for Wout?![]()
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