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

[AmRacer]

That's clearly just an assumption on your part, proven further by the result we got.
Just as I assume my tactics would have been better.

Nope, you assume things. I know. Pidcock used the correct tactic

 

[AmRacer]

It really is.

Nope

 

[KoopaCycling]

Nope, you assume things. I know. Pidcock used the correct tactic

He used the correct tactic to finish second, this has been proven for sure.

Nor can you logically know, as my tactics were not employed in the race. You can only assume. Anything more is a fallacy.

 

[YavorD]

It really is.

It isn't.
But hey, you claimed that Pidcock is faster than Van Der Poel and they questioned why he pulled.
If you can't connect the dots, you're obviously trolling.

 

[AmRacer]

He used the correct tactic to finish second, this has been proven for sure.

He wasn't strong enough. Wout used the wrong tactic and got third.

 

[KoopaCycling]

It isn't.
But hey, you claimed that Pidcock is faster than Van Der Poel and they questioned why he pulled.
If you can't connect the dots, you're obviously trolling.

I explained this.
I said in a race of 160-200 km i think pidcock is the fastest, with MVDP having the fastest accel.
That in a near 300 km race, endurance and freshness of legs come into play.
I also said that pidcock should have optimised his chances by making Pogacar work more, thus dulling Pogacar his sprint.

I explained this several times

 

[KoopaCycling]

He wasn't strong enough. Wout used the wrong tactic and got third.

By choosing Pogacar wheel. yes Wout should have realised Pogacar would ride into Del Toro wheel...

 

[Jan the Man]

He used the correct tactic to finish second, this has been proven for sure.

Disagree- Pidcock rode exactly as he had to in order to maximise his own result. he wasn’t riding for Pog not to win he was trying to win the race himself and to give him the best chance to win the race.

He misjudged his sprint that’s it.

His best chance was to come in and win a two man sprint against Pog. If neither he nor MvP ride the pack probably catches them and he would not get away solo - if he’s in the pack in a bunch sprint he finishes far lower.

Yes he lost the sprint but Pidcock rode a great race tactically. As i said an error in the sprint, that’s it otherwise a perfect race for him.

 

[YavorD]

I explained this.
I said in a race of 160-200 km i think pidcock is the fastest, with MVDP having the fastest accel.
That in a near 300 km race, endurance and freshness of legs come into play.
I explained this several times

So it's 50/50 then?
And Pidcock shouldn't back himself in a 50/50 situation?

 

[KoopaCycling]

Disagree- Pidcock rode exactly as he had to in order to maximise his own result. he wasn’t riding for Pog not to win he was trying to win the race himself and to give him the best chance to win the race.

He misjudged his sprint that’s it.

His best chance was to come in and win a two man sprint against Pog. If neither he nor MvP ride the pack probably catches them and he would not get away solo - if he’s in the pack in a bunch sprint he finishes far lower.

Yes he lost the sprint but Pidcock rode a great race tactically. As i said an error in the sprint, that’s it otherwise a perfect race for him.

After the Poggio i believe a 2 man sprint was guaranteed. So by taking Pogacar wheel he would have had his sprint.

 

[KoopaCycling]

So it's 50/50 then?
And Pidcock shouldn't back himself in a 50/50 situation?

He should have optimised. I rather do a 65/35 sprint

 

[Jan the Man]

After the Poggio i believe a 2 man sprint was guaranteed. So by taking Pogacar wheel he would have had his sprint.

Did they know that not so sure- I maintain he rode it pretty much perfectly - let’s agree to disagree on this one

 

[AmRacer]

But choosing Pogacar wheel. yes Wout should have realised Pogacar would ride into Del Toro wheel...

Wout should have won.

 

[canina82]

I'm still wondering what takes a person to believe Pidcock is a better sprinter than MVP. What evidence does he have that I don’t?
Or it's like when he assumed Remco and Pogacar are equal strong in a flat sprint based on his gut feeling? Even if the evidence strongly supports Pogacar.

 

[YavorD]

He should have optimised. I rather do a 65/35 sprint

You would rather and Pidcock would rather, but Pogacar is stupid and he'll start a 35-65 sprint in a first position?

 

[KoopaCycling]

Wout should have won.

why? Haven't seen he would have been capable of following on the cipressa or poggio. we can but assume given his growing form curve. I'm not sure he would have won. Wout sprint seems to have dulled as well. I'm hopeful on wva, but not certain.

 

[KoopaCycling]

You would rather and Pidcock would rather, but Pogacar is stupid and he'll start a 35-65 sprint in a first position?

He would if the other option is pulling a cancellara (even though the situation isn't the same i'll use it) and have almost zero chance instead. Cancellara by not pulling nuked himself and lost. 35% beats 5 % from the peloton. meaning Pogacar has more chances in that 35/65 split against Pidcock then against the peloton.

 

[SHAD0W93]

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[KoopaCycling]

I'm still wondering what takes a person to believe Pidcock is a better sprinter than MVP. What evidence does he have that I don’t?
Or it's like when he assumed Remco and Pogacar are equal strong in a flat sprint based on his gut feeling? Even if the evidence strongly supports Pogacar.

Amstel Gold i already posted this.

 

[YavorD]

He would if the other option is pulling a cancellara (even though the situation isn't the same i'll use) and have almost zero chance instead. 35% beats 5 % from the peloton.

But if Pogacar pulled 80% of the time, even before Poggio AND started the sprint from 1st position against Pidcock, he would have close to 0%

And what chances Pidcock would have if Pogacar decides to not back himself in (say) 10% chance?
Why does he need to complicate things and risk pulling a Fuglsang/Alaphilippe when he was in a great position?

 

[canina82]

Amstel Gold i already posted this.

The one he won? In what moment did you think "oh, this proves Pidcock is a better sprinter than MVP"? Do you want me to show how many reduced sprints MVP won in his career?

 

[KoopaCycling]

But if Pogacar pulled 80% of the time, even before Poggio AND started the sprint from 1st position against Pidcock, he would have close to 0%

And what chances Pidcock would have if Pogacar decides to not back himself in (say) 10% chance?
Why does he need to complicate things and risk pulling a Fuglsang/Alaphilippe when he was in a great position?

Look i made it clear. If you believe that Pogacar would not have pulled my premise falls apart and both lose their chance to win. If like me, you believe Pogacar would have always pulled in that situation , then by your own admission Pidcock chances rise. I don't think pogacar chances fall to zero procent. I think the 65/35 split more likely.

 

[AmRacer]

why? Haven't seen he would have been capable of following on the cipressa or poggio. we can but assume given his growing form curve. I'm not sure he would have won. Wout sprint seems to have dulled as well. I'm hopeful on wva, but not certain.

Because he used the wrong tactic. Had he used correct tactic, he would've won.

 

[KoopaCycling]

The one he won? In what moment did you think "oh, this proves Pidcock is a better sprinter than MVP"? Do you want me to show how many reduced sprints MVP won in his career?

Actually the one he lost by photo finish. against Van Aert. i've rated his sprint since then.

 

[AmRacer]

Look i made it clear. If you believe that Pogacar would not have pulled my premise falls apart and both lose their chance to win. If like me, you believe Pogacar would have always pulled in that situation , then by your own admission Pidcock chances rise. I don't think pogacar chances fall to zero procent. I think the 65/35 split more likely.

You believe, we know.