Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[Monsi]

Today is the first time I've had the feeling he's sick. He came up to the podium very wrap up and looking bad .

Of course, he's wrapped up. It's rainy at the finish. It's bound to be a bit cold. It doesn't automatically mean he's still sick or what. He looked fine.

 

[yaf2]

Yeah he will put a dagger tomorrow on Loze. Thats why yesterday he didnt care much

I dont know anymore of what he is thinking this days. Mont ventoux is more epic,mythical & historic to win in yellow jersey

 

[Salvarani]

Today is the first time I've had the feeling he's sick. He came up to the podium very wrap up and looking bad .

Sivakov did great the other day

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Big day for Pogacar surely. Following Vingo's wheel (possibly for a long time) is the priority but if he feels good a counterattack on the upper slopes of Loze is an option as well.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

Big day for Pogacar surely. Following Vingo's wheel (possibly for a long time) is the priority but if he feels good a counterattack on the upper slopes of Loze is an option as well.

This. Pogacar does not have to attack.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

This. Pogacar does not have to attack.

Absolutely. There are two monster stages and expanding too much energy tomorrow could have consequences the next day. Obviously Visma will want to tire Pog out anyway but sticking to Vingos wheel is absolutely enough. Its safer to hit hard on La Plagne, the last difficult climb of the Tour.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Strategy will be similar to PdB 2024. Hang on and then attack with 5 km to go.

 

[yaf2]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1948084313695629785

View: https://x.com/raykerckhoffs/status/1948084313695629785?t=rG48u16ACVHFxhE-SgnlGA&s=19

man still thinks his buddies can create the "col de la loze" of two years ago

 

[scribers]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1948084313695629785

View: https://x.com/raykerckhoffs/status/1948084313695629785?t=rG48u16ACVHFxhE-SgnlGA&s=19

man still thinks his buddies can create the "col de la loze" of two years ago

There's value in belief. People stake their existence on it.

 

[scribers]

I dont know anymore of what he is thinking this days. Mont ventoux is more epic,mythical & historic to win in yellow jersey

For what it's worth, Bruyneel absolutely loves the way he's racing. And believes he's effectively unbeatable because of this.

Plus he smashed the record on the Ventoux. It should stand for quite a long time. I understand Ventoux is a UNESCO site, so at some point it doesn't make sense for hundreds of thousands of fans to crawl over it. It won't be contested much and no one will likely ever beat the record.

 

[Peyroteo94]

We have a chance of rain. Time for a Poggenheimer!

 

[Bratone]

We have a chance of rain. Time for a Poggenheimer!

Do you still think Pogi performs better in the rain after Superbagneres ? In the interview today he said he prefers sunny weather.

 

[AdonisP91]

Po-🐐-čar will go thermo nuclear tomorrow it will be so epic.

 

[scribers]

The idea he does better in cooler weather is just a forum myth more than I can ever remember his team making such claims.

 

[AmRacer]

The idea he does better in cooler weather is just a forum myth more than I can ever remember his team making such claims.

The thermonuclear engine works better when it's cooled down.

 

[Lequack]

This is why the riders have radios

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIIQFiw_izo

 

[Krzysztof_O]

The idea he does better in cooler weather is just a forum myth more than I can ever remember his team making such claims.

Baby Pogi excelled in rain+cold and didnt like heat. Times changed: no more baby fat and hes very good in hot weather now.

His ability to utilize glicogene in cold weather may still be intact though.

 

[yaf2]

For what it's worth, Bruyneel absolutely loves the way he's racing. And believes he's effectively unbeatable because of this.

Plus he smashed the record on the Ventoux. It should stand for quite a long time. I understand Ventoux is a UNESCO site, so at some point it doesn't make sense for hundreds of thousands of fans to crawl over it. It won't be contested much and no one will likely ever beat the record.

Cmon.. you have to at least try to win on ventoux. Nobody is gonna remember him of just beating the record & imo its a mistake to let go such an iconic climb & he might not get it in his career b/c it doesn't come too often

 

[Bratone]

Cmon.. you have to at least try to win on ventoux. Nobody is gonna remember him of just beating the record & imo its a mistake to let go such an iconic climb & he might not get it in his career b/c it doesn't come too often

Tomorrow we will find out what was the reason.

 

[YavorD]

Tomorrow we will find out what was the reason.

I wouldn't exclude similar scenarios.
Although, naturally Vingegaard should be more tired (if, of course, both are still together towards the end) and much more open to attacks.

 

[yaf2]

Tomorrow we will find out what was the reason.

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Well quite the reason.. it seems that we're on the right track

 

[Bratone]

I wouldn't exclude similar scenarios.
Although, naturally Vingegaard should be more tired (if, of course, both are still together towards the end) and much more open to attacks.

I bet 99% of Pogi fans here would take the same scenario as Ventoux right now if being offered. Just get this over the line.

 

[scribers]

Cmon.. you have to at least try to win on ventoux. Nobody is gonna remember him of just beating the record & imo its a mistake to let go such an iconic climb & he might not get it in his career b/c it doesn't come too often

They did not have the team for it and it was not a target from the start of the day. They have a plan that did not include contesting Ventoux. As such, Visma layed out their resources and fell short on all objectives. A moral win? yeah lol

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

Yeah he will put a dagger tomorrow on Loze. Thats why yesterday he didnt care much

I'd like to think he is rational enough not to hold a grudge against a stretch of road.

 

[Cookster15]

Loze was definitely the scene of his collapse in 2023 - "I'm Gone, I'm Dead".

He can use that painful memory as motivation for this stage. Pogacar will be aiming for redemption.