Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[Lorzenz08]

Class act!

But but but... nooooo.. Pogi is a big bully ! Very unlikable ! Horrible character !!!

 

[Cycling111]

Class act!

What a bully!

 

[rafa92]

I think he said " But keep the line eh "

yes you're right

 

[rafa92]

He knows he's going to go thermobiblical tomorrow no matter what. They wouldn't be putting this out if he was hurt.

yes, I have the feeling he is ok

 

[Peyroteo94]

Jesus, how can someone call him a bad guy?

 

[snipeheem]

Pogi's response to THJ's apology

https://twitter.com/x/status/1945553031367405604

View: https://x.com/Tim_Wellens/status/1945553031367405604

Its looking like El Patron is in good shape after all

 

[jmdirt]

The discussion about 'not understanding racing, if you haven't actually done it' comes up several times per year. I tend not to wade in because I'm an 'expert' on the NFL, but I never played beyond HS. But in this case I'm jumping in: it is clear that many of the posts above are being typed by people who have never crashed before (and then had to race the next day(s). Ok, climbing back out...

 

[Lorzenz08]

Even though I am reassured by his good spirit, I still maintain he is going to lose some time to Vingegaard tomorrow (

I think he will fight to limit his loss the next 3 days, and try to recover for 3rd week mountain stages.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Yup. I'm not too optimistic right now. Crashing at 50 kph is never a good thing.

 

[Rou]

Class act!

Narvaez is a character!

 

[ppanther92]

Pogi's response to THJ's apology

https://twitter.com/x/status/1945553031367405604

View: https://x.com/Tim_Wellens/status/1945553031367405604

I honestly think this one of Pogis big strengths - he is just a chilled dude. Obviously the crash at a relatively high speed will take something out of him but I would argue if you go on to really worry on how much and how long it will take to fully recover - you amplify the effect while Pogi with his attitude deals with it in the best way possible.

 

[ppanther92]

what did narvez say? something like "but keep trying"? Anyways I feel like pog is quite relaxed

“But keep the line, ey”

 

[scribers]

Say goodbye to the natural break era Visma. from now on its the place to put watts on the rider taking the break.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Narvaez is a character!

El Lagarto! He seems to be a nice guy. Pogacar loves him.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Yup. I'm not too optimistic right now. Crashing at 50 kph is never a good thing.

Tomorrow will be the most difficult. Hours in the saddle, multiple climbs.
The MTT should be easier: it's a standalone, short effort and it's easier to push hard then.

 

[Lorzenz08]

Looking where he has the bandage I think now it is a given he will not choose the TT bike

 

[AmRacer]

Is the peloton going to wait for Pogi tomorrow 🤔

 

[Peyroteo94]

Is the peloton going to wait for Pogi tomorrow 🤔

I don't believe. Visma will test him.

 

[Lorzenz08]

I don't believe. Visma will test him.

Yup, they are going in with full confidence.

The sharks have smelled blood in the water

 

[scribers]

Sick. I can’t believe this is thought of as an opportunity

 

[Wyndbrook]

There have been a number of occasions in tour history where there has been a reticence to attack a 'winged leader. Simon with a broken collarbone for example.
But unfortunately for Pogacar he is wearing the wrong colour jersey.

 

[Cycling111]

El Lagarto! He seems to be a nice guy. Pogacar loves him.

The only one who was in the main group. Adam Yates was dropped on a short climb. He won't make the final climb tomorrow. A disaster.

 

[Peyroteo94]

The only one who was in the main group. Adam Yates was dropped on a short climb. He won't make the final climb tomorrow. A disaster.

Now I have to agree with you. Yates has been a total disaster this season and will not be really important for Pogacar in the mountains.

 

[kingjr]

Sick. I can’t believe this is thought of as an opportunity

True, it is an obligation

 

[Cycling111]

Now I have to agree with you. Yates has been a total disaster this season and will not be really important for Pogacar in the mountains.

Sivakov didn't seem ill today, probably just a stomach ache, but he didn't make it through the climb either.

They've both been in bad shape all year.
I would have ruled Yates out of the Tour. To be in this condition, it's better to see what Majka can do at 40%. But Yates is as if he didn't come at all. I hope tomorrow will be different, but I'm afraid he'll be out on the penultimate climb.