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It's not going to be walk in the park if the Vuelta crew come along, and I don't see why Roglic, Remco, Ayuso and co. won't do Lombardia.
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Sure but to beat Pog in Lombardia you basically have to drop him (otherwise he'll beat you at the finish), which is almost impossible on those climbs when he's in form. Another scenario is a solo attack from a far - maybe Remco could try it.
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When Soler steps up to be UAE leader at the Tour
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At this point, I'm actually more interested in seeing what Pogačar can do in the Giro and the Vuelta, than in another TdF.
I'm sure all UAE sponsors would be in violent disagreement with this.
I'm sure all UAE sponsors would be in violent disagreement with this.
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I think Vinge and Pog are 100% for TdF unless injuries change season goals. Pog needs to go there and try to win it again. Vinge needs to go there and defend.
Next year JV probably brings Roglič there as a wild card too. Remco will be there (baring another excuse why he's not ready). UAE probably brings not only Pogačar but also Almeida or Ayuso. Ineos doesn't matter what they bring.
Next year JV probably brings Roglič there as a wild card too. Remco will be there (baring another excuse why he's not ready). UAE probably brings not only Pogačar but also Almeida or Ayuso. Ineos doesn't matter what they bring.
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Its not like Pogacar would make the Giro more exciting if none of the other big dogs show up other than playing farming simulator.
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Farming Simulator can be trucky though. Just aks Gaudu.
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Would love to see Almeida and Ayuso in the TdF with Pogačar.
Still, I think JV as a team, have demonstrated their capability to decisively put their opponents in the red on mountain stages and I'm not sure what anyone can do about that.
While I enjoy watching a lot of riders, no matter if they win or not, Pogačar is my favourite rider (I shall soon and in excruciating detail tell you all why in an upcoming post in this same thread: "I Just Think He (Pogačar) Is Neat" or "Not At All A Crazed Fangirl, However...") - and watching Col de la Loze happen once was already one time too much for me.
Realistically speaking, which I'm not a fan of generally but needs must, barring injuries or illness, I'm certain Pogačar will go to TdF 2024. I hope, but am not sure, that UAE will send the strongest team possible with him. I would like very much, and here is where my tenuous connection with reality breaks down, for him to win.
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Remco Instagram: Pogačar comments at the top.
RE main post ending with "Never give up."
TP: Thats it. You're back ( emoji crying with laughter)
RE: Saw this from you mate!! (emoji fistbump, emoji salute)
TP: Respect ( emoji iron arm)
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Pogacar won Flanders which was one of his major goals this year plus essentially every race he could win in the spring except for Liege.
I'm sure a 3rd TdF win is a priority over a Giro win even if the race starts in Slovenia and they offer a tonne of money.
I'm sure a 3rd TdF win is a priority over a Giro win even if the race starts in Slovenia and they offer a tonne of money.
He returns to racing this week and will start in the Coppa Sabatani - https://cyclingpro.net/spaziociclismo/continental/coppa-sabatini-2023-anche-tadej-pogacar-al-via/
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He will also take part in the Giro della Toscana tomorrow.
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https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling...y-now-i-feel-fresh-again-and-im-eager-to-race
In the run-up to the last Monument of the year he will also ride the Giro dell'Emilia on September 30 and the Tre Valli Varesine on October 3, he recently announced.
(Giro dell'Emilia was where Mas beat Pogacar last year, although Pogacar was probably still jet lagged from flying back from WC's in Australia. Also stage 2 of next year's Tour finishes on the same climb. Be interesting to see what form Pogacar has after his "weeks on the Chesterfield".)
In the run-up to the last Monument of the year he will also ride the Giro dell'Emilia on September 30 and the Tre Valli Varesine on October 3, he recently announced.
(Giro dell'Emilia was where Mas beat Pogacar last year, although Pogacar was probably still jet lagged from flying back from WC's in Australia. Also stage 2 of next year's Tour finishes on the same climb. Be interesting to see what form Pogacar has after his "weeks on the Chesterfield".)
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No better prep for Lombardia than getting clapped in some 1.1 races apparently. Tried and tested schedule
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I remember Teddy was going with the closing car like 10-14 days before Lombardy in 2021. He'll be in a top shape come the last monument.
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He is only guy who can take on Jumbo anyway, the rest of UAE are basically crap who wont even cooperate with each other for a tactical advantage
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