Hard to say in what form Pogacar will arrive, but he'll ride 3 other races in Italy beforehand, so that will definitely give us a good indication
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Bah, it will be the same route as in 2021:
View: https://twitter.com/LasterketaBurua/status/1703819333665767758
If only they had done Selvino after Ganda ...
If only they had done Selvino after Ganda ...
I reckon the route won't matter that much since Pogacar most likely will smoke people again and show Jumbo and Remco who's boss
Pogacar. Not only he's an excellent climber but also has the best sprint out of climbers. This race is tailor made for him. He has to make sure he's strong enough to be in the top group. I see no particular reason why he will be weaker than in the previous two years. His form this year was probably his best ever (until TdF collapse, which was likely associated with shortened preparations). He had a lot of time to rest and recover and still has time to build his short autumn peak (like in previous years).
Competition? Primoz should be very strong uphill but his pedigree in very long one-day races is kinda weak. Remco will be there as well (?) - if he takes part he brings an x-factor to the race - possible attack (maybe from a far) and not neccessarily on an ascent. It could actually be a nice season-ending battle.
Competition? Primoz should be very strong uphill but his pedigree in very long one-day races is kinda weak. Remco will be there as well (?) - if he takes part he brings an x-factor to the race - possible attack (maybe from a far) and not neccessarily on an ascent. It could actually be a nice season-ending battle.
Seriously why can't they do the 2016 route again?
This is the perfect route for Roglic to break the idea that "he can't do monument length distances"
This is the perfect route for Roglic to break the idea that "he can't do monument length distances"
by getting dropped after 205km already
If a very good descender can stay with Pog on Ganda then he's got a legit chance to drop him and solo to the finish line.
But I don't know who that could be.
But I don't know who that could be.
Apart from Fausto obviously cc @Ilmaestro99
This time almighty Fuasto will smash Pog, won't he?
One Day Kuss to drop Pog on the descent and solo to victory, while Roglic is malding at Pogs wheel that Pogacar is suddenly too weak to bring Kuss back on a flat section
Why haven't the organizers published the route yet, I wonder? It seems like very last minute stuff.
Kuss after the race: doing 3 GTs was a perfect preparation for this race. It doesn't even seem too long now!
If it is the only mountains classic it should have more mountains or a bit harder mountains.
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Maybe this is the start of Monument-KUSS.
Next stop Paris Roubaix 2024.
Next stop Paris Roubaix 2024.
Agree although the last time a non climber won was PhilGil, correct?
Anyway, I'm calling it for Remco, in a solo attack.
Apparently Pogacar has done some insane time on Madone today despite looking a bit second hand in last weeks races, Yates is looking ominous too, so they will be hard to beat.
Evenepoel is here, hopefully Rog will return too, get the impression both will have a point to prove.
Evenepoel is here, hopefully Rog will return too, get the impression both will have a point to prove.
Why is Italy Italy? I've been wondering for 40 years and no answer yet...
Insane, comparable numbers to Pinot on La Rabassa for a lower and shorter climb
Most likely Pogacar because he won't be dropped and has the best finish, but let's hope Roglic rides it too because he was in great form, and that Evenepoel is there in the end
Pinot was drafting 2/3rds of that one though wasn't he?
Vayer saying 6.6w/kg for 32 minutes, I trust the guy doing calculations despite being Vayer himself being a nutcase on occasion. He's not in a race granted but he's also not in full race shape.
For Roglic I would prefer a harder route, with Civiglio, and possibly Muro di Sormano, he's in great form and hard climbs would be in his favor. But nevertheless it is what it is, he can win on this route too.
Remco could be very dangerous here, more than on a harder route. He could be tempted to go from far out, let's see who will follow...
Remco could be very dangerous here, more than on a harder route. He could be tempted to go from far out, let's see who will follow...
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