Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[Cookster15]

The point was that with a few weeks of indoor training, he can build himself up to a pretty good level before the training camp at altitude. As Haely's example shows, not being able to train outside is not the end of the world. I wasn't comparing injuries.

By the way, it would have been nice to see him at the Giro, as he is visiting a specialist in Italy to get a lighter brace. He was only 25 kilometres from yesterday's finish. But it probably would have been an unnecessary risk after the Covid incidents...

You are right. With the popularity of using indoor trainers due to the pandemic I am surprised so many here don’t realise how smart trainers can provide a high level of training without racing or riding on the road. There is also the example of Jay Vine who won two MTFs at the Vuelta on the back of Zwift racing and prep.

All is not lost for Pogi - yet.

 

[Aimar16]

You are right. With the popularity of using indoor trainers due to the pandemic I am surprised so many here don’t realise how smart trainers can provide a high level of training without racing or riding on the road. There is also the example of Jay Vine who won two MTFs at the Vuelta on the back of Zwift racing and prep.

All is not lost for Pogi - yet.

He just gave an update on instagram. He's working hard.

 

[CyclistAbi]

As suspected a lot of training involved just not on the bike yet.

 

[Offline]

Just stay in your kitchen into Tour de France. Covid is crazy out here.

 

[Cookster15]

Just stay in your kitchen into Tour de France. Covid is crazy out here.

Where is “here”? Worldometer is the official stat and I see nothing to be alarmed about?

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[Offline]

Where is “here”? Worldometer is the official stat and I see nothing to be alarmed about?

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In the peloton

 

[Krzysztof_O]

So Teddy still training only indoors. Any idea when he will start outdoor training? The battle against Mr FishBone is approaching after all.

 

[Nick2413]

I doubt there’s too much to be lost by only being indoors for now, as long as he has a few weeks outdoors before the derby. But hopefully soon.

 

[Lequack]

So Teddy still training only indoors. Any idea when he will start outdoor training? The battle against Mr FishBone is approaching after all.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1659230751995437056

View: https://twitter.com/SportsOrla/status/1659230751995437056?s=20

 

[CyclistAbi]

If i remember correctly it was said that he won't do any training on the bike this month.

 

[Skalman]

Hope he does the Giro next year and just might make that race exciting to watch again

 

[JosefK]

Before Pogi crashed in LBL, I thought he would handily defeat all challengers in the TDF. I still think he'll win it. Also, his image might benefit from not appearing to be a deity among mortals for the race. He might even be able to play the underdog card for a little while.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

If i remember correctly it was said that he won't do any training on the bike this month.

Hopefully at least he's running in the nearby mountains and doing solid VAM there The photo on the left suggest he actually may be doing it.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Hopefully at least he's running in the nearby mountains and doing solid VAM there The photo on the left suggest he actually may be doing it.

How is the hand with the broken wrist better at gesturing?

 

[Krzysztof_O]

How is the hand with the broken wrist better at gesturing?

It depends on stiffening I suppose. At least no direct force is exerted on it (which is the case when riding outdoors, especially when encountering an obstacle). Besides if he covers some steep paths he doesn't need to run to have good training i.e. on a 25% slope about 6 kph is enough to get 1500 m/h of VAM.

 

[Offline]

Should starting riding his bike outside today.
But he'll not ride any races before the tour as expected.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

So Teddy finally starting outdoor training! They will assess his level in the coming week to see how much behind he is with his form and then they will make decisions what to do next (regarding his races).

Tadej Pogacar to start training on road, UAE to assess Tour de France damage

'We need to see one week on the road and then make a point of the situation to see how much he lost' says UAE boss Gianetti

www.cyclingnews.com

 

[KZD]

Fingers crossed that Tadej will be able to recover his level for the Tour. If he doesn't, then there is always the World Championships, Vuelta and Il Lombardia.

 

[yaco]

Has been withdrawn from the start list of Slovenia.

 

[Aimar16]

Back on the bike

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Has been withdrawn from the start list of Slovenia.

Not surprising, it's time for a lot of high-quality traning...at high altitude.

 

[Oldermanish]

Before Pogi crashed in LBL, I thought he would handily defeat all challengers in the TDF. I still think he'll win it. Also, his image might benefit from not appearing to be a deity among mortals for the race. He might even be able to play the underdog card for a little while.

It worked for his Countryman. Belgian fans eternally convinced someone else "would've won". Pogacar is still the reigning phenom.

 

[Oldermanish]

TBH I'm surprised (and skeptical) about his racing news. I was sure he would give up on a prep race to spend more time on the altitude.

Maybe he and Remco can do Swiss for training....

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Maybe he and Remco can do Swiss for training....

Remco before the race: "I think I'm the strongest right now"
Pogi: "Hold my beer..."

 

[Peyroteo94]

If he doesn't crash, I think he will win. He can wear yellow already in the first stage. He and Yates will nuke the final climb, only a couple of riders will be able to follow.