Teams & Riders Everybody needs a little bit of Roglstomp in their lives

[CyclistAbi]

We shouldn't get carried away. This is only the beginning of the season. For now we can be happy things are such that Roglič is winning and being happy again. Just what he needs.

Remco did everything in his power to came to this race prepared. And so far he has show much. That is something to commend. The field is pushing Roglič to be at his best. But in the end Roglič must focus on himself.

For now that comes down to defending on this race. But i could see Roglič starting to take some initiative in the days to come. That is if the competition will allow for that. A good 30s lead in GC at the end of the race would be a good sign for Giro. But no need to force that at all costs. Winning GC and maybe to take a stage win or two more. That would be plenty.

We'll see.

 

[Gargamel35]

You seem to be pretty obsessed with this. If Roglic happens to win the Giro after maybe being slightly underrated, all the sweeter, right? Roglic is doing surprisingly well, so far. He's really far ahead of schedule. Let the Evenepoel fans keep underrating him.

There is however the risk that he hasn't been able to build up a solid enough base for the Giro. He hasn't had a normal winter, which could come back to hurt him in May.

Remco fans are obsessed. I'm just tired of constantly read their gloating if's and when's.

 

[frisenfruitig]

Remco fans are obsessed. I'm just tired of constantly read their gloating if's and when's.

It just looks like you are looking for stuff to be outraged about. Hardly anyone is saying Roglic is washed up. Perhaps some criticism that he rides too boring/defensively but that's about it.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Hardly anyone is saying Roglic is washed up.

This is debatable. During the off season this was what i would say the predominant stance. On the social media. But i agree that if you subject yourself to the mob then it's your fault too.

 

[Red Rick]

On the social media.

Found the problem.

Although I think the rumors from inside Jumbo were about low expectations for Roglic the first part of the season until he improved rapidly and started Tirreno. So that might have played a role as well.

 

[Cassirer]

Remco did everything in his power to came to this race prepared. And so far he has show much. That is something to commend. The field is pushing Roglič to be at his best. But in the end Roglič must focus on himself.

I love these depictions of yours, always somewhere in between Mr. Miyagi, Dragonball and fortune cookie lines!

 

[CyclistAbi]

@Red Rick

Still in this day and age social media is having a profound impact on our lives. Hence getting canceled on social media is something you will need to tackle. Being a public persona. Such as Roglič is. Roglič in my opinion managed to address the mob appropriately. Achievement similar as to winning a stage at the Tour.

Chapeau!

 

[theyoungest]

Remco fans are obsessed. I'm just tired of constantly read their gloating if's and when's.

Then don't read the Remco Evenepoel thread! Saves you a lot of frustration.

 

[Bonimenier]

Then don't read the Remco Evenepoel thread! Saves you a lot of frustration.

Don't you know by now he lacks self-control?

 

[CyclistAbi]

Personally i am proud of Rogla as he was prepared to sacrifice his stomp for achieving the greater goal. As throwing in half a bike of an advantage is in the end more then enough. That should keep him fresh at the end of his second GT. Shows just how open minded he is and on how he is prepared to adapt to the circumstances.

As for the Catalunya. After initial pressure from Remco i feel that Rogla might throw in a jab or two in stages to come. Stage three is a nice candidate
but not at all costs. We'll see.

 

[Peyroteo94]

This Volta is over. Remco seems to be one step above. Time to practise some long climbs to have a big duel in the Giro. We all need our mountain sprinter back

 

[Salvarani]

This Volta is over. Remco seems to be one step above. Time to practise some long climbs to have a big duel in the Giro. We all need our mountain sprinter back

The super-hero who says ”Stomp!” when he takes off

 

[Oldermanish]

Personally i am proud of Rogla as he was prepared to sacrifice his stomp for achieving the greater goal. As throwing in half a bike of an advantage is in the end more then enough. That should keep him fresh at the end of his second GT. Shows just how open minded he is and on how he is prepared to adapt to the circumstances.

As for the Catalunya. After initial pressure from Remco i feel that Rogla might throw in a jab or two in stages to come. Stage three is a nice candidate
but not at all costs. We'll see.

Remco won this sprint but nothing definitive separating the two....maybe now 3 riders. Hard for fanboys of any stripe to have a strong case for dominance.

 

[Red Rick]

Remco won this sprint but nothing definitive separating the two....maybe now 3 riders. Hard for fanboys of any stripe to have a strong case for dominance.

There's no case for Rog being better right now at this time.

Who's the third rider?

 

[Oldermanish]

There's no case for Rog being better right now at this time.

Who's the third rider?

That goes for both of them.
The Trek fella at 3rd..... Although history shows he has his weak moments this is a one week, not 3 week escapade so weird sh*t can happen. If he attacks and gets a gap, which of the other contenders reacts first?

 

[acm]

Strong ride today.

 

[Didier_Bel]

Strong ride today.

Great nickname . Same as my company's name

 

[Andy schleck]

He is good and clearly better than TA when he struggle on that long climb. Nothing to worry about him.
He started the season just two weeks ago.

 

[JosefK]

Strong ride today.

Yes. On stages 1-3 of the Volta so far, Rog is 1st, 2nd, and 2nd. Not terrible form. Still in the building phase prior to the Giro.

 

[Rackham]

Great duel so far. I think it's cool to see Catalunya this year turn into a GC hot spot for two of the best riders in the world, i.e. the organizers must be ecstatic.

 

[johnymax]

Great ride today. Remco looked fantastic too, but I'm confident if a situation like this happens in the Giro, Rogla stomps him 9 times out of 10. He is on the right track.

 

[Rackham]

Great ride today. Remco looked fantastic too, but I'm confident if a situation like this happens in the Giro, Rogla stomps him 9 times out of 10. He is on the right track.

It's the ultimate mind game, i.e. let Remco Evenepoel believe he can drop him after pulling in front so he'll repeat the same tactic in the Giro... then BAM, Roglstomp.

I'll delete this post before anyone at Quick-Step realizes what happened today.

 

[Red Rick]

Rog admitting he didn't have the legs in the end.

Still he's very happy where he's now.

Roglic blijft lachen na verloren sprintje tegen Evenepoel: "Ben heel tevreden"

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[jmdirt]

PR vs. RE=Good stuff!

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

IMO Remco is clearly better at this point, but I am surprised Roglic is riding so well given his prep. I think the Giro will look different.