Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[rafa92]

Everyone says he's been doing classics this year, but they forget that last year he was doing the Giro in May, and this year he was already training for the Tour in May.

Even if he won the Giro easily, the Giro is not a training for the Tour.

Absolutely. The idea that the giro is a good training for the tour (which I've heard everywhere) is one of the most stupid things I've heard. Even when winning the giro as easily as pog did you can't control and plan your efforts, can't do intervals, heat training... This year his tour preparation is better than last year, I really believe he will make another step compared to tdf 24

 

[Oldman]

Unlike in the past Vingo’s June form is fully exposed. Let’s see what adding 10% in 4 weeks looks like

He might be able to keep on Almeida's train a little longer.

 

[Oldman]

He is doing specific training for the Tour right now. He will improve until the Tour, I don't have any doubt about that.

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As are all of them. Equilibrium will be the result, less the surprises every bump in the road seems to deal the favorites.

 

[Peyroteo94]

He might be able to keep on Almeida's train a little longer.

I don't believe Almeida will drop everyone bar Pogi and Vingo). He won't give everything to leadout Pogacar

 

[Cycling111]

If he's not going to give his all and think about his position, he shouldn't go, like Ayuso.

He can't go with that mindset because if he's needed, it could create an uncomfortable situation for his leader.

 

[Peyroteo94]

If he's not going to give his all and think about his position, he shouldn't go, like Ayuso.

He can't go with that mindset because if he's needed, it could create an uncomfortable situation for his leader.

Ayuso refused to work, it's different.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Almeida will work and will put a hard tempo, he just won't empty the tank.

 

[scribers]

He’s strong enough they will want to keep him as a Justin Case option.

 

[Peyroteo94]

He’s strong enough they will want to keep him as a Justin Case option.

And he doesn't need to go all out. His steady pace is deadly, probably only Vingegaard will not be totally dead after his pull.

 

[scribers]

The importance of the tour is so valuable to a sponsor, to have a second realistic option is a luxury they will not waste.

 

[hayneplane]

And he doesn't need to go all out. His steady pace is deadly, probably only Vingegaard will not be totally dead after his pull.

Plus he likely won’t be used as a domestique in the first week and able to do his best to limit losses as Wellens/Narvaez much better to launch the rocket into orbit.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Plus he likely won’t be used as a domestique in the first week and able to do his best to limit losses as Wellens/Narvaez much better to launch the rocket into orbit.

Almeida and Yates need to be at their best in Hautacam and onwards.

 

[hayneplane]

Almeida and Yates need to be at their best in Hautacam and onwards.

Agreed

 

[Monsi]

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Official team announced. No surprises here. Pretty much the 2024 team but with Narvaez replacing Ayuso.

 

[Peyroteo94]

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Official team announced. No surprises here. Pretty much the 2024 team but with Narvaez replacing Ayuso.

Yup. Last year, Ayuso wasn't doing anything so this team is an upgrade and I'm curious to see Pogacar in stages 2,4,6,7,10 with Wellens and Narvaez leading him out.

 

[yaf2]

Yup. Last year, Ayuso wasn't doing anything so this team is an upgrade and I'm curious to see Pogacar in stages 2,4,6,7,10 with Wellens and Narvaez leading him out.

Curious to see yates form going without altitude training. I hope he turns up good otherwise we might miss almeidas potential for podium with him working earlier on the climbs

 

[Cycling111]

The sponsor only cares about winning the Tour; all other positions are secondary.
It's more important to have seven domestiques than to focus on secondary positions and finish like the Giro.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Curious to see yates form going without altitude training. I hope he turns up good otherwise we might miss almeidas potential for podium with him working earlier on the climbs

He will be fine. I'm pretty sure he will be in the tail of the peloton until stage 10 and ride himself into shape.

 

[Peyroteo94]

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[Peyroteo94]

I was seeing the first week of the Tour and thought "who is gonna beat Pogacar in stages 4, 6, 7 and 10?"
Stage 4 after what I saw in Combloux and Huy will be a hard test even for Vingegaard to follow Pogacar.
Stage 6 is almost a sure bet.
Stage 7, maybe MVP or WVA can give him a fight?
Stage 10, maybe a break?

 

[Krzysztof_O]

I was seeing the first week of the Tour and thought "who is gonna beat Pogacar in stages 4, 6, 7 and 10?"
Stage 4 after what I saw in Combloux and Huy will be a hard test even for Vingegaard to follow Pogacar.
Stage 6 is almost a sure bet.
Stage 7, maybe MVP or WVA can give him a fight?
Stage 10, maybe a break?

MVP should be a protagonist in week 1. There will be some good duels vs Pogi, methinks.

 

[Peyroteo94]

MVP should be a protagonist in week 1. There will be some good duels vs Pogi, methinks.

Stage 2 is simular to stage 4.
Stage 4, MVP will be murdered. Only chance for him is praying for Vingegaard to follow Pogacar.
Stage 6, he doesn't have a chance also.
Stage 7, maybe.
Stage 10, not a single chance.

 

[danielovichdk2]

One thing I often recall is that Jonas' shape last year was shaped by his injuries, but he still seconded the race.

Jonas has Pog's number. Besided that I think Pog has peaked too early. I truly believe it will be a walk in the park for Visma this year. It will not even be a close matchup.

 

[scribers]

That’s a good story

 

[Fos]

One thing I often recall is that Jonas' shape last year was shaped by his injuries, but he still seconded the race.

Jonas has Pog's number. Besided that I think Pog has peaked too early. I truly believe it will be a walk in the park for Visma this year

He will be fine. I'm pretty sure he will be in the tail of the peloton until stage 10 and ride himself into shape.

More explosivity for leadout due to lack of altitude training.