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[Gargamel35]

I've just read from a Slovenian source, that Roglič will compete on both 1 day races next week even though he won't be 100% ready for them. Source of that information was Mr. Denk according to Slovenian web site.

 

[Froome]

I've just read from a Slovenian source, that Roglič will compete on both 1 day races next week even though he won't be 100% ready for them. Source of that information was Mr. Denk according to Slovenian web site.

It will be enough for him, to win Fleche wallone.

 

[Gargamel35]

It will be enough for him, to win Fleche wallone.

I don't believe he can win anything right now. Injuries, a bit of fear of riding in the bunch, form dropped. Just staying on the bike would be fine.

 

[bNator]

I've just read from a Slovenian source, that Roglič will compete on both 1 day races next week even though he won't be 100% ready for them. Source of that information was Mr. Denk according to Slovenian web site.

I already expressed my opinion - based on zero facts, of course - that Denk was being overly pessimistic in his statement. Maybe he's just not used to the guy being as motivated as Roglic to overcome injuries, I don't know... But 2021 is very illustrative in my opinion: crashed beyond recognition on June 28th and already attending Olympic road race on July 24th while taking a commanding victory in Olympic ITT on July 28th. It took him a month to get in top shape for ITT - it really was an astonishing achievement.

I share your low expectations for FW and LBL though, but I wouldn't be surprised if he shows up at the start...

 

[Rackham]

I've just read from a Slovenian source, that Roglič will compete on both 1 day races next week even though he won't be 100% ready for them. Source of that information was Mr. Denk according to Slovenian web site.

I speed read this post so fast I read "Mr. Roglič" for some reason. I was thinking wow how very... formal.

I share your low expectations for FW and LBL though, but I wouldn't be surprised if he shows up at the start...

Does Rogla even start races he doesn't think he can win? I'm not trying to get my hopes up but I really don't see the point of riding around the Mur de Huy in circles if he doesn't think he has the kick to win it. Liège is a different matter of course because it's a monument (& Pog is there).

 

[bNator]

Does Rogla even start races he doesn't think he can win? I'm not trying to get my hopes up but I really don't see the point of riding around the Mur de Huy in circles if he doesn't think he has the kick to win it. Liège is a different matter of course because it's a monument (& Pog is there).

I don’t think he usually does, but this may be a bit of an exceptional situation because he’s lacking race days with his new team.

 

[Red Rick]

I speed read this post so fast I read "Mr. Roglič" for some reason. I was thinking wow how very... formal.



Does Rogla even start races he doesn't think he can win? I'm not trying to get my hopes up but I really don't see the point of riding around the Mur de Huy in circles if he doesn't think he has the kick to win it. Liège is a different matter of course because it's a monument (& Pog is there).

Started WCRR in Leuven, and Denain and Sanremo in 2022

 

[acm]

I've just read from a Slovenian source, that Roglič will compete on both 1 day races next week even though he won't be 100% ready for them. Source of that information was Mr. Denk according to Slovenian web site.

This is the original article:
https://www.globalcyclingnetwork.co...nlikely-to-be-100percent-at-ardennes-classics

 

[Peyroteo94]

It is stupid to race the ardennes then. Just go to Giro del Trentino, it is way less stressful and he can spin his legs a little bit without fear a crash.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

It is stupid to race the ardennes then. Just go to Giro del Trentino, it was way less stretful and he can spin his legs a little bit without fear a crash.

Roglic at 90% can still win la fleche wallone and it would be great addition to his palmares

 

[DoYouEvenRideBruh]

What would his opposition be at la Flèche? There doesn't seem to be a super deep field of puncheurs. Even if not fully recovered he could still take a stab at it.

 

[zlev11]

he should ride Fleche, skip Liege and do the Tour de Romandie

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Rogla has an unfinished business with FW, he won't finish his career until he stomps everyone there. So he may give it a try if he feels better.

 

[Rackham]

Rogla has an unfinished business with FW, he won't finish his career until he stomps everyone there. So he may give it a try if he feels better.

No Flèche or Liège, apparently: https://www.indeleiderstrui.nl/wiel...moz-roglic-haakt-af-voor-klassiekers?twit=881

He doesn't want to jeopardize his altitude camp next month in preparation for the Tour. So I think we'll have to wait until the Dauphiné before we see Rog in action again.

It's probably for the best.

 

[Berniece]

No Flèche or Liège, apparently: https://www.indeleiderstrui.nl/wiel...moz-roglic-haakt-af-voor-klassiekers?twit=881

He doesn't want to jeopardize his altitude camp next month in preparation for the Tour. So I think we'll have to wait until the Dauphiné before we see Rog in action again.

It's probably for the best.

Indeed, eyes on the prize

 

[Gargamel35]

I just don't like lack of racing days. He's very unsecure in peloton and lack of riding and working with his team can lead to many problems (crashing, not being on the right spot,..).

 

[Lequack]

Well that's a downer. Would these two races really affect the Tour training that much?

 

[Red Rick]

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[Elos Anjos]

I just don't like lack of racing days. He's very unsecure in peloton and lack of riding and working with his team can lead to many problems (crashing, not being on the right spot,..).

Good point on the team dynamics.

 

[AmRacer]

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Good points 😁

 

[cen]

I think he has spent all his luck for this year already, if he did Flenche he would be taken out in the run in chaos to the Huy and break something, Tour gone. The way this season has robbed us so far my morale is low like that.

 

[acm]

Well that's a downer. Would these two races really affect the Tour training that much?

Definitely, if he isn't 100% healthy.
As much as I would like to see him stomp everyone in FW, that is the right decision. Tour is the only thing that matters this year.

 

[shadowrider]

It's a good decision taken by Roglic and his staff. It would be stupid to take risks especially with his knee. Moreover, he had no chance of winning or even reach a place of honor.

I am anything but a supporter of Roglic, but I am convinced that of all the favorites, Roglic will be the best prepared for the Tour. Due to circumstances and his clever choice not to participate at the Ardennes. Vingegaard probably not participating at the Tour, or not in topshape. Evenepoel participating, but not in topshape. Pogacar (after the Giro), in shape but without physical freshness to perform three weeks at toplevel.

But I am not sure whether the fact that Roglic will be able to start the Tour best prepared will be enough to win.

 

[Blanco]

It's a good decision taken by Roglic and his staff. It would be stupid to take risks especially with his knee. Moreover, he had no chance of winning or even reach a place of honor.

I am anything but a supporter of Roglic, but I am convinced that of all the favorites, Roglic will be the best prepared for the Tour. Due to circumstances and his clever choice not to participate at the Ardennes. Vingegaard probably not participating at the Tour, or not in topshape. Evenepoel participating, but not in topshape. Pogacar (after the Giro), in shape but without physical freshness to perform three weeks at toplevel.

But I am not sure whether the fact that Roglic will be able to start the Tour best prepared will be enough to win.

If he start at last year's Vuelta level, he will win.

 

[Rackham]

A new beginning starts in June, basically. There's a lot of objectives this summer (TdF, Vuelta, Worlds) so I can see Rog having a pretty heavy & backloaded season with a lot of racing from June through to October.