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

[joseph89]

Same same, but different.

 

[Froome]

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[CyclistAbi]

Rogla already in the office! Personally i like the addition of the lime-ish color and asymmetric design. Pure dark green would in my opinion not truly show ambitions.

So i guess next thing to keep an eye on is Rogla actually riding the bike. One step at a time!

 

[Gargamel35]

Same same, but different.

This bike is so much better looking than Cervelo. Not sure about the kit. It's probably alright on the road.

 

[shadowrider]

No way Roglic has a chance winning the Tour. He has not the qualities to beat Vingegaard and Pogacar. Not even Evenepoel. He's also getting a little older. Last season he made little impression. Destroyed during the first (TT)stage in the Giro. And after Evenepoel had to abandon, he could barely overrule the old and worn out Thomas at the end of the Giro. During the Vuelta, the last week, he tried to attack his own teammates Kuss and Vingegaard. But he was brought back by opponents from other teams.
Staying in the weels till the last hundred of meters and take time (but not against Vingegaard !) in the uphill last TT won't let him win the Tour.

 

[Blanco]

No way Roglic has a chance winning the Tour. He has not the qualities to beat Vingegaard and Pogacar. Not even Evenepoel. He's also getting a little older. Last season he made little impression. Destroyed during the first (TT)stage in the Giro. And after Evenepoel had to abandon, he could barely overrule the old and worn out Thomas at the end of the Giro. During the Vuelta, the last week, he tried to attack his own teammates Kuss and Vingegaard. But he was brought back by opponents from other teams.
Staying in the weels till the last hundred of meters and take time (but not against Vingegaard !) in the uphill last TT won't let him win the Tour.

Very objective opinion...

 

[cen]

lol, Remco is not even on the same interdimensional plane as Roglic, lost every single race against him in 2023

He is a solid 3rd after Vinge and Pogacar but tour can be unpredictable, a lot can happen.

 

[Berniece]

lol, Remco is not even on the same interdimensional plane as Roglic, lost every single race against him in 2023

He literally won multiple stages against him

 

[shadowrider]

Very objective opinion...

Yes indeed, objective. Especially compared to the many subjective reactions (from Roglic fans?). Roglic has had years to win the Tour. Setbacks (illness, crashes) of opponents are hardly taken into account. But if Roglic does not win a grand tour, it is always the fault of less than ideal preparation. Stay serious for a moment. Hopefully there won't be any hindrance for Roglic for the next Tour, so we can see that he will be clearly defeated then too.

 

[Elos Anjos]

No way Roglic has a chance winning the Tour. He has not the qualities to beat Vingegaard and Pogacar. Not even Evenepoel. He's also getting a little older. Last season he made little impression. Destroyed during the first (TT)stage in the Giro. And after Evenepoel had to abandon, he could barely overrule the old and worn out Thomas at the end of the Giro. During the Vuelta, the last week, he tried to attack his own teammates Kuss and Vingegaard. But he was brought back by opponents from other teams.
Staying in the weels till the last hundred of meters and take time (but not against Vingegaard !) in the uphill last TT won't let him win the Tour.

Hello Troll. Nice post.

 

[AmRacer]

He literally won multiple stages against him

Did Rogla contest does stages?

 

[AmRacer]

Yes indeed, objective. Especially compared to the many subjective reactions (from Roglic fans?). Roglic has had years to win the Tour. Setbacks (illness, crashes) of opponents are hardly taken into account. But if Roglic does not win a grand tour, it is always the fault of less than ideal preparation. Stay serious for a moment. Hopefully there won't be any hindrance for Roglic for the next Tour, so we can see that he will be clearly defeated then too.

You mean Remco.

 

[Berniece]

Did Rogla contest does stages?

What do you mean?

 

[shadowrider]

Hello Troll. Nice post.

Do you know the meaning of "troll" ? What I have written here are simply facts. History, statistics. Sorry I didn't mention Almeida as a possible rival of Roglic

 

[acm]

Yes, he really has no chance of winning the TdF...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1741469623613043054

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[shadowrider]

You mean Remco.

Evenepoel had years to win the Tour ? Explain ? Evenepoel not winning a grand tour is always the fault of less than ideal preparation ? Explain ? I have never heard Evenepoel declare that as the major reason. Any hindrance for Evenepoel as an excuse he won't win the Tour 2024 ? Explain ? Evenepoel is not considering himself as a favourite. He would be happy with a top five. And he hopes to win the Tour one day. That is very reasonable and objective. So, your reaction shows a lot of frustration. I wish Pogacar, Roglic and Evenepoel the best in their fight against Vingegaard. But please let us remain objective. Under normal circumstances they have little or no chance.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Yes, he really has no chance of winning the TdF...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1741469623613043054

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1741474864202956996

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Considering Vinge was at the top of majority of these, Pog was up there substantially and was destroyed by Vinge, and Vinge was able to follow Roglic easily the third week I think we can all agree it will be hard for him to win. Now where he can gain time is with his stomps, working with Pog/UAE, and riding a great TT.

 

[Elos Anjos]

Do you know the meaning of "troll" ? What I have written here are simply facts. History, statistics. Sorry I didn't mention Almeida as a possible rival of Roglic

Facts and statistics are about the past and they give you no sure indication about the future.

I would advise other posters not to reply to such low and provocative statements with no more depth than a shallow puddle of mud...but they are grown ups and this is the off season and everyone needs stretching their fingers in a punching bag...so be my guest.

 

[CyclistAbi]

No way Roglic has a chance winning the Tour. He has not the qualities to beat Vingegaard and Pogacar. Not even Evenepoel. He's also getting a little older. Last season he made little impression. Destroyed during the first (TT)stage in the Giro. And after Evenepoel had to abandon, he could barely overrule the old and worn out Thomas at the end of the Giro. During the Vuelta, the last week, he tried to attack his own teammates Kuss and Vingegaard. But he was brought back by opponents from other teams.
Staying in the weels till the last hundred of meters and take time (but not against Vingegaard !) in the uphill last TT won't let him win the Tour.

 

[CyclistAbi]

The usual pre-season BS i guess. We thought we resolved that but NO. Just wait for Rogla to get on the bike! Currently both Rogla and the bike are still only looking at each other. Flirting.

 

[Berniece]

The usual pre-season BS i guess.

New season can't start soon enough

 

[CyclistAbi]

So if the bike is avocado, Rogla is the seasoning?

 

[CyclistAbi]

New season can't start soon enough

Remco already eager indeed, spending Christmas in France, waiting. Pogi on the bike already, Christmas sweater. Don't know what Jonas was up to, likely some quiet time in front of the fireplace, settled in the Switzerland.

It's so on!

 

[CyclistAbi]

Pre-season Rogla. Discussions about his chances.

Seasoned Rogla. Thinking, god my back hurts, i am getting to old for this ***. But never mind that, eddies awaits!

 

[shadowrider]

Yes, he really has no chance of winning the TdF...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1741469623613043054

View: https://twitter.com/WattsinCycling/status/1741469623613043054?t=6NdtbvzC6oD4TUGTsYZLbA&s=19

https://twitter.com/x/status/1741474864202956996

View: https://twitter.com/WattsinCycling/status/1741474864202956996?t=qotgkeKH_sTLn86qFK23oA&s=19

https://twitter.com/x/status/1741477520359174203

View: https://twitter.com/WattsinCycling/status/1741477520359174203?t=GFa1s_N_Tsp7iKCyDCC68w&s=19

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But did the younger and stronger Roglic already won the Tour ? Not even against a 21-year old Pogacar in 2020.
Theoretically Roglic has still a chance to win the Tour. But against Vingegaard ? Against a since 2020 stronger Pogacar (but maybe not in his best form after participating at the Giro) ? Evenepoel has the same chance (or no chance) than Roglic to win the Tour later this year. But Evenepoel will probably win the Tour in the future. Roglic didn't win the Worlds during his career. Evenepoel did already.