Milan San Remo, March 21, 2026, 298 km monument

[AmRacer]

Again not if you agreee with both thoughts. You do not agree with both thoughts. But if you do , which aint that farfetched a scenario , then he did not. I never believe pogacar allows the peloton back regardless if Pidcock sits his wheel

I agree Pidcock did what was best for him, maximised his chances to win.

 

[AmRacer]

And what does Pogacar believes his chances are against the peloton?

Same as Pidcock, more or less.

 

[jotafap]

And what does Pogacar believes his chances are against the peloton?

The thing is, cycling is not about the odds, nor about having no personality and being a robot in the race. Pidcock has an ego too, like all great champions, and doing absolutely nothing before the sprint just doesn’t match a class rider like him knowing that his odds were good! I think it's pretty simple to understand.

 

[KoopaCycling]

Same as Pidcock, more or less.

Look i can understand you not agreeing with both thoughts. Thats one thing. But surely if you take my perspective and entertain agreeing with both thoughts, you can see how Pidcock could have played it different without him jeopardising his second place.

 

[AmRacer]

Look i can understand you not agreeing with both thoughts. Thats one thing. But surely if you take my perspective and entertain agreeing with both thoughts, you can see how Pidcock could have played it different.

If Pidcock had played it different, the outcome would be worse.

 

[fenns]

Look i can understand you not agreeing with both thoughts. Thats one thing. But surely if you take my perspective and entertain agreeing with both thoughts, you can see how Pidcock could have played it different without him jeopardising his second place.

Pidcock figures if he helps 50% chance - if he doesn't 1%

 

[KoopaCycling]

If Pidcock had played it different, the outcome would be worse.

Seems we will only go in circles

 

[AmRacer]

Seems we will only go in circles

Yeps

 

[KoopaCycling]

Pidcock figures if he helps 50% chance - if he doesn't 1%

If like me you think both things what i said earlier to be true, he would have increased his chances by playing it different.

 

[AmRacer]

If like me you think both things what i said earlier to be true, he would have increased his chances by playing it different.

Nope, this was the best possible option.

 

[KoopaCycling]

Nope, this was the best possible option.

I would ignore you if you were in my car and i was riding san remo final. Just like you would ignore me. I def fancy my tactics more

 

[Salvarani]

Nope, this was the best possible option.

The most sensible.

Otherwise you are gambling, willing to lose it all. Paying a high price if it doesnt turn out well.

Pidcock was just not gonna take such a big risk.

 

[AmRacer]

I would ignore you if you were in my car and i was riding san remo final. Just like you would ignore me.

Probably

 

[AmRacer]

The most sensible.

Otherwise you are gambling, willing to lose it all. Paying a high price if it doesnt turn out well.

Pidcock was just not gonna take such a big risk.

Exactly, you just don't gamble with such an opportunity to win a monument. Never know when, and if, a new chance will come.

 

[KoopaCycling]

Exactly, you just don't gamble with such an opportunity to win a monument. Never know when, and if, a new chance will come.

All the more reason to gamble against a proven stronger opponent. Though i do not see it as a gamble myself. I see why you see it as a gamble

 

[AmRacer]

All the more reason to gamble against a proven stronger opponent. Though i do not see it as a gamble myself. I see why you see it as a gamble

There's no reason risking a shot at wining.

 

[KoopaCycling]

There's no reason risking a shot at wining.

From my perspective he was risking nothing and would only increase his shot of winning

 

[kingjr]

Yes both had interest. But that does not mean Pidcock played it as best as he could. He should have saved his legs more for the sprint to capitalise

The problem wasn't that he didn't have the legs for the sprint

 

[KoopaCycling]

The problem wasn't that he didn't have the legs for the sprint

Even if that is so, you are overlooking that with my tactics there is a chance that pogacar sprint would have dulled just a tad more. Enough maybe for him to be a couple of cm later/slower on the line.

Seems Pogacar rode himself against Del Toro wheel.

 

[AmRacer]

Even if that is so, you are overlooking that with my tactics there is a chance that pogacar sprint would have dulled just a tad more. Enough maybe for him to be a couple of cm later/slower on the line.

Seems Pogacar rode himself against Del Toro wheel.

The thing is, your tactic doesn't work.

 

[KoopaCycling]

The thing is, your tactic doesn't work.

Says you, but mine is not yet proven wrong, whereas Pidcock failed to win under yours.

 

[AmRacer]

Says you, but mine is not yet proven wrong, whereas Pidcock failed to win under yours.

Pidcock would not be top ten with your tactic, that's why it will never be tried. Yours will never be proven right.

 

[KoopaCycling]

Mine at least has the potential to be proven right if there is ever a similar circumstance, whereas that ship has sailed for your tactics. Though not in san-remo. Pogacar will only want Roubaix as much as he wanted San remo yesterday.

 

[AmRacer]

Mine at least has the potential to be proven right if there is ever a similar circumstance, whereas that ship has sailed for your tactics. Though not in san-remo. Pogacar will only want Roubaix as much as he wanted San remo yesterday.

Nope, your tactics has zero potential. Pidcock also want to win monuments.

 

[canina82]

Says you, but mine is not yet proven wrong, whereas Pidcock failed to win under yours.

You are probably too young to know what race was this but I will help you.
Imagine Hushovd (the world champion) is Pidcock and Cancellara (the overwhelming favorite) is Pogacar.

View: https://youtu.be/gf3bdWLpym0?is=oNnOhKrzGvNy0ZED

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