Is Roglic past his prime?

[VayaVayaVaya]

On the heels of a Roglstompless Emilia, let's see what the hive has to say: Has Father Time come for our guy Roglic?

 

[tobydawq]

There isn't really any evidence to suggest that he isn't on the decline, unfortunately.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Yes, he's obviously past his prime. He has been past his prime since 2022 started. However, the question is HOW much he's off his prime, and as of right now it looks by quite a bit.

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

Yes, he's obviously past his prime. He has been past his prime since 2022 started. However, the question is HOW much he's off his prime, and as of right now it looks by quite a bit.

Yeah as soon as I posted this I realized a better poll would be to show by how much rather than when his prime was, but people voted quickly so I couldn’t edit it.

 

[kingjr]

Of course, like every cyclist his age.

 

[tobydawq]

Yeah as soon as I posted this I realized a better poll would be to show by how much rather than when his prime was, but people voted quickly so I couldn’t edit it.

I was quickest for the record.

 

[Red Rick]

Declining, but slower than some would claim. Still the 5th best rider in the world in my book.

 

[Netserk]

Yes, just like Pogi is past his prime (2024).

 

[Tanakka]

How is:

Is Roglic past his prime?

even a question?
The only dilemma is to which degree he's past his prime and therefore how close to being washed-up.

That said, Alaphilppe won Quebec this year and a Giro Stage last year, so...
Unless we are talking about the last 5 years of Froome, it's all relative.

 

[Salvarani]

Yes, just like Pogi is past his prime (2024).

Lol. Pog is very much still in his prime, which can be backed up results. You cant say the same thing for Roglic.

You would say Roglic was in his prime 2019 then? Good to know you think he has been on the decline and washed for so long.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

I was quickest for the record.

I appreciate the effort, in any sport it's always important to come in first.

 

[Netserk]

He is more past his prime than Pogi is. Less than Froome.

Similar to Valverde in 2018 or 2019.

 

[Tanakka]

He is more past his prime than Pogi is. Less than Froome.

Similar to Valverde in 2018 or 2019.

So when he actually won the World Championship?

The crazy thing about Valverde, is that in 2022, as a 42 year old, putting aside the 'Gran Camino' "stuff" and such, he did:

- 2° at Strade Bianche (and 1° was Pogi, so it doesn't really count)
- 2° at Flèche Wallonne
- 4° at Giro dell'Emilia
- 3° at Tre Valli Varesine (again: 1° was Pogi)
- 6° at Lombardia

As a 42 y.o. !!!

Results for Alejandro Valverde

Career results for Alejandro Valverde with filter options on distance, date, type of race and vertical meters.

www.procyclingstats.com

Imagine a normal rider, retiring after said results.

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

I think he hit a peak the last couple years and has had a really strong 2019-2024 peak that he’s not far off of. I think he’s lost some punch but might be a better climber. Crashes have gotten in the way, but that can also be a symptom of slowdown.