- Mar 20, 2022
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I knew when I saw his glasses in his shirt
- Jun 17, 2024
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Impressive. In a different league and it should come as no surprise to everyone.
Head and shoulders above everyone else. What can you say about this man.
Will be hard to beat in LBL, especially with such a strong team around him.
If he wants, he can just play it safe and trust his doms to deliver him to the foot of Roche-aux-Faucons and then attack, think he will distance closests competitors with at least 15s on the climb. And if someone attacks away (Remco), just follow and attack on Faucons.
But he might want to make a statement in LBL, attack on La Redoute and show he can stay away from a chasing Remco. It's quite hilly after La Redoute, and with two climbs, so he will gain time on chasers when it goes upwards.
Sure, there is still a risk the shape will be a bit worse after many tough races, but even a Pog in less then top shape is a formidable rider that's hard to beat.
Just hope Remco can challenge him a bit so we at least get a fight.
Will be hard to beat in LBL, especially with such a strong team around him.
If he wants, he can just play it safe and trust his doms to deliver him to the foot of Roche-aux-Faucons and then attack, think he will distance closests competitors with at least 15s on the climb. And if someone attacks away (Remco), just follow and attack on Faucons.
But he might want to make a statement in LBL, attack on La Redoute and show he can stay away from a chasing Remco. It's quite hilly after La Redoute, and with two climbs, so he will gain time on chasers when it goes upwards.
Sure, there is still a risk the shape will be a bit worse after many tough races, but even a Pog in less then top shape is a formidable rider that's hard to beat.
Just hope Remco can challenge him a bit so we at least get a fight.
- Mar 28, 2014
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I don't say he'll win but judging by the facts he didn't skip Fleche and his interviews...they meant something as I suspected.
- Jun 17, 2024
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He's not at his best right now, he peaked for MSR, RVV, and Roubaix. He's still performing exceptionally well, of course. Impressive in the saddle how effortless he just rode away. Entirely different league to noones suprise.
Why? Romandie?
Today was UAE's best performance because Christen wasn't fatigued.
The Amstel team was disappointing. And Liège is harder to control than FW.
- Jun 17, 2024
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Imagine what he’ll do when he enters his natural habitat—the mountains.
This year, he has clearly gained more power (as evidenced by his performance at MSR). Comparing his wattage from last year to this year is astonishing, night and day difference even. One can only imagine the power output he delivered at Roubaix, must have been off the charts.
What he’ll accomplish when he transitions to his natural habitat in the mountains will surpass everything from last year—crazy town numbers and everyone should see it coming imo, the signs are ingraved in the wall.
This year, he has clearly gained more power (as evidenced by his performance at MSR). Comparing his wattage from last year to this year is astonishing, night and day difference even. One can only imagine the power output he delivered at Roubaix, must have been off the charts.
What he’ll accomplish when he transitions to his natural habitat in the mountains will surpass everything from last year—crazy town numbers and everyone should see it coming imo, the signs are ingraved in the wall.
An increase in short duration peak power at a seemingly heavier weight does not necessarily portend improvement in the mountains.
- Jun 17, 2024
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Not necessarily, but the signs are more than there from everything we can judge upon. From everything we can observe, for reference points we got it points to the same conclusion, so it should come as no surprise all im saying.
Also, it’s not just about short power data. At MSR, which offers direct comparison to 2024, there were multiple efforts—short, indeed—but the wattage levels were almost laughable by the numbers honestly, and he managed 6–7 such efforts without running empty. RVV is harder to use as a reference point, but the performance displayed there speaks for itself; the wattage was through the roof. As for Roubaix, the overall power output must have been off the charts, showcasing sustained efforts rather than small bursts.
I dont think your going out on a limb for anyong paying attention saying he will blow his own numbers from 24 out of the park when he gets into his natural habitat.
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- Feb 21, 2019
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I had Pogačar to win but not by this margin, that seated acceration was absolutely brutal and awesome to watch. Definitely the favourite to take a third Liège/ninth monument win next Sunday.
- May 3, 2010
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Christen is on the provisional LBL startlist on PCS.
- Mar 20, 2022
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LBL is his kindergarten. People underrate how that route favors his climbing ability. And we will have a new climb on the menu, the hardest climb in the race (Col de Haussire - 3.9 km at 7.2%.). This climb will do some damage even if it's too far away from the finish line.
- Mar 20, 2022
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Maybe you are right but weather was relevant today. He is a beast in rain. LBL will not have rain and they (all of his rivals) will race against him after this performance.
- Mar 20, 2022
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Rasmussen (the real one, not the fisherman) When @TamauPogi is racing with both head and legs there is no contest .
- Jul 8, 2017
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Romandie isn't a problem.
Evenepoel is doing it as well. Christen didn't race too much so LBL+Romandie can be done.
Besides, according to PCS he is in the team for Liege.
- Mar 20, 2022
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- Mar 20, 2022
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Veermersch is racing LBL instead of Christen
www.uaeteamemirates.com
Tadej Pogačar all set to chase third Liège-Bastogne-Liège title - UAE team Emirates
UAE Team Emirates-XRG squads announced for La Flèche Wallonne, the Vuelta Asturias and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, as Ardennes Classics come towards a close
www.uaeteamemirates.com
- Mar 20, 2022
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Yeah, but switching Veermersch with Christen is a suicide move but Christen deserves to be fresh for his home race. I think he will have a free role there.
Yep completely cooked! 
Congrats TP!
Congrats TP!
- Mar 20, 2022
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On the other hand, Remco said taking off his jacket made him lose the race.
Congratulations on winning Flèche in grand style.
- Sep 14, 2019
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He took off like a rocket compared to the others. Incredible !
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