Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[Krzysztof_O]

His performance indicates that his start wasnt necessary. After the Tour he managed to prepare one good day but was completely gassed after it. Time for a longer rest and cya in autumn Italian classics, I suppose!

 

[hfer07]

Gotta love Poga's comment to Lappartient in saying "the last 2 laps too many" being totally spent


Rest well the rest of the year, Champion- you've well earned it.

 

[Red Rick]

Once again, he really sounded like someone who needs a bit of a break in the post race interview today.

Short break should be enough. Just not recovered from the road race yet.

 

[Peyroteo94]

He needs a good week off. Just enjoying and relaxing on the beach.

 

[Cookster15]

Short break should be enough. Just not recovered from the road race yet.

I dunno, I think its more than that?

Tadej Pogacar: There is no chance I'm doing the Vuelta a Espana

Slovenian confirms absence after Worlds time trial

www.cyclingnews.com

I really think his LBL crash and trying to rush into form in time for the TdF has really emptied him. Lack of base work is catching up. I think he needs to have a good rest.

 

[RobertCrawley]

I dunno, I think its more than that?

Tadej Pogacar: There is no chance I'm doing the Vuelta a Espana

Slovenian confirms absence after Worlds time trial

www.cyclingnews.com

I really think his LBL crash and trying to rush into form in time for the TdF has really emptied him. Lack of base work is catching up. I think he needs to have a good rest.

I was hoping for another head-to-head with Jonas, but it's important that Tadej does what's best for him. I hope this gives him time to completely heal and prepare for his next goals.

 

[Peyroteo94]

He should just race in 2024. Just relax for 2 months and start his prep to a superpeak in july and a mini peak in Flanders.

 

[tobydawq]

He should just race in 2024. Just relax for 2 months and start his prep to a superpeak in july and a mini peak in Flanders.

Hmm, yeah, I was going to ask if there is a chance he doesn't do Lombardia?

But okay, it's still two months away, I guess he could take a rest for some time and still make it back and be good enough to win. It is Pogačar after all.

 

[nightowl]

He should just race in 2024. Just relax for 2 months and start his prep to a superpeak in july and a mini peak in Flanders.

I’d be surprised if he doesn’t do Lombardia given he’s won the last two and it’s a race practically tailor-made for him. I could definitely see that and maybe a warm-up race or two being his only race days for the rest of the season though.

 

[Gigs_98]

Hmm, yeah, I was going to ask if there is a chance he doesn't do Lombardia?

But okay, it's still two months away, I guess he could take a rest for some time and still make it back and be good enough to win. It is Pogačar after all.

I had the same thought though. Pogacar over the last week has very much sounded like a rider who just wants the season to be over. I hope he'll do Lombardia, I think he'll do Lombardia, but I certainly wouldn't be shocked if the next time we see him is February.

 

[Netserk]

I had the same thought though. Pogacar over the last week has very much sounded like a rider who just wants the season to be over. I hope he'll do Lombardia, I think he'll do Lombardia, but I certainly wouldn't be shocked if the next time we see him is February.

Is the mountain sprinter too July obsessed to race the whole year? Thank God we have Vingegaard to provide a show throughout the season.

 

[tobydawq]

Is the mountain sprinter too July obsessed to race the whole year? Thank God we have Vingegaard to provide a show throughout the season.

You're such a funny man.

 

[Netserk]

You're such a funny man.

Light up! At least once in a while.

 

[topcat]

Is the mountain sprinter too July obsessed to race the whole year? Thank God we have Vingegaard to provide a show throughout the season.

Roglic?

 

[tobydawq]

Light up! At least once in a while.

Oh, sorry. Please tell me more about how I should react to your posts. Especially when they contribute to this ridiculous narrative about Tadej that you've been trying to spin for a while.

 

[Netserk]

Oh, sorry. Please tell me more about how I should react to your posts. Especially when they contribute to this ridiculous narrative about Tadej that you've been trying to spin for a while.

With praise and flowers. And maybe laugh a bit or at least smile.

 

[Panda Claws]

Stopping a season in august is too early. Plenty of time between now and Lombardia.

 

[Red Rick]

Can you get a guy motivated for just Lombardia again though

 

[Berniece]

Can you get a guy motivated for just Lombardia again though

Doubt, also his season has been pretty long. I would take some time off if I was him, but not sure what his contract and team says

 

[Red Rick]

Doubt, also his season has been pretty long. I would take some time off if I was him, but not sure what his contract and team says

He was flying February-July last year and the year before too, and did normal fall schedules both years

 

[topcat]

Can you get a guy motivated for just Lombardia again though

Is there any talk from him or his team about not doing Lombardia? It’s 2 months away. I’m not a fan but I expect him to rock up and win it again and again and again

 

[Salvarani]

Can you get a guy motivated for just Lombardia again though

For Pog that hasnt really been a problem. He wants to win most of the races he lines up for, if he can.

Lombardia is probably one of the races that suits him the best on the whole calendar and it is a monument. Very prestigious to win.

It would be a great achievement if he can win a third time, but not the end of the world if he doesnt. I think that is how he probably views it as well.

 

[Panda Claws]

Can you get a guy motivated for just Lombardia again though

I think it needs to be the plan as those wins will stack and I imagine a Lombardia peak is not the same effort as a TDF peak would be.

But sure if Pogacar reaches the conclusion a few weeks from now that he really needs the rest then fair play. He's achieved so much that one more Lombardia won't fundamentally change his career though he shouldn't make a habit out of skipping them.

Managing to win that race 4 times would look great and isn't unrealistic if he tries.

Perhaps skip the Canadian races though imo those are already worth a little something cause the field there is usually decent.

 

[Salvarani]

I think it needs to be the plan as those wins will stack and I imagine a Lombardia peak is not the same effort as a TDF peak would be.

But sure if Pogacar reaches the conclusion a few weeks from now that he really needs the rest then fair play. He's achieved so much that one more Lombardia won't fundamentally change his career though he shouldn't make a habit out of skipping them.

Managing to win that race 4 times would look great and isn't unrealistic if he tries.

Perhaps skip the Canadian races though imo those are already worth a little something cause the field there is usually decent.

He was able to be very good in the worlds RR right after the Tour... and Lombardia suits him much better.

I think the ITT was never a goal. He won the national title and Roglic is doing the Vuelta, fully focused on that. Mohoric was not there. I think he just did his nation a favor and took it as a recovery ride from the RR. Last obligation before some time off.

He will do a couple of races before Lombardia and hoping to be in the same form as pervious years. Someone could still show up and be very good after Vuelta, just like Mas last year, so it is not a given he wins it. Under normal circumstances he will at least be fighting for the win again.

He is listed for Bretange right now, which would be another WT-race added to his palmares if he wins it.

 

[Berniece]

He was flying February-July last year and the year before too, and did normal fall schedules both years

Different year with different setbacks, you think he’ll ride this schedule when he’s 35? Sometime after a few years at the top people get tired. It’s important he recharges his battery