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Indeed. You were a visionary Abi.Long range benefits, already paid off at Vuelta 2024.
Indeed. You were a visionary Abi.
All that fades in comparison to Gandalf that goes by the earthly name of Rogla.
Giving O Connor 7 minutes was just super long attack in the imaginary dimensionThat's because Roglic created the long range defence, something innovative in cycling, who helped him win in retirement.
Exactly this. Take another Giro and then, even if his destiny is to never reach the top step in the Tour, a palmares of 6 Grand Tour wins and a Monument plus Olympics TT would put him in the top 20 all time conversation.If Pog and Vinge focus on the TdF next year, then the Giro is a no brainer. Go for it.
At this point in his career he needs the mental clarity and self-awareness... to basically clean up wherever he can.
I said before, during and after the Tour: winning stuff is better than losing stuff. So Vuelta > a TdF Podium, likewise another Giro win next year would be an amazing achievement.
Which one would equal Gandalf the White: Rogla the Green or Rogla the Red?All that fades in comparison to Gandalf that goes by the earthly name of Rogla.
Which one would equal Gandalf the White: Rogla the Green or Rogla the Red?
Love the poster/graphic—almost looks like a painting of Roglic
Exactly this. Take another Giro and then, even if his destiny is to never reach the top step in the Tour, a palmares of 6 Grand Tour wins and a Monument plus Olympics TT would put him in the top 20 all time conversation.
Wins the Zubeldia award for this one. Results page won't even show up with him on it.
Does that make Pogi Saruman?All that fades in comparison to Gandalf that goes by the earthly name of Rogla.
Poor Rog. They said this was his race. But he was just borrowing it.
Actually it's crazy to think he beat Pogi on this finish just last year. The gap between them now seems so enormous.
Yeah, obviously old man Roglic doesn't have to worry about competing with Pog anymore. It's a shame Pog insists on competing with him in races that he can realistically win, like Emilia.Pog isn't even Rog's problem. He's going to be 35. He's had an amazing career (especially when you consider his origins in the sport). I mean.. chapeau Rog, really. 5 times GT winner & 88 career wins. Insane.
So no, Pog isn't his problem. Now for riders who're between 23 & 30... then yeah, Pog is a serious issue. He's everyone else's bogeyman. Aka The Baba Yaga of the peloton. Forget winning big races when Pog is on the startlist.
Pog lost Emilia two years in a row, of course he wants Emilia.Yeah, obviously old man Roglic doesn't have to worry about competing with Pog anymore. It's a shame Pog insists on competing with him in races that he can realistically win, like Emilia.
You bring up a good point.Pog isn't even Rog's problem. He's going to be 35. He's had an amazing career (especially when you consider his origins in the sport). I mean.. chapeau Rog, really. 5 times GT winner & 88 career wins. Insane.
So no, Pog isn't his problem. Now for riders who're between 23 & 30... then yeah, Pog is a serious issue. He's everyone else's bogeyman. Aka The Baba Yaga of the peloton. Forget winning big races when Pog is on the startlist.
Does that make Pogi Saruman?