Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[Miha81]

If Pog want to shake Vinge, UAE must be prepared to sacrifice Yates and Almedia's GC ambitions. It is only if they go really hard I can see a Pog attack actually succeed.

It can be double-edged sword for them. I think they will be vary of counter attack and that is why Pogi is not happy vasting bonus seconds in first two stages.

 

[James M]

What did he say after the stage? Is he already paying for the Giro? Normally he would have no problem dropping Vingegaard if he went in the steep part but they might be saving themself for stage 4?

 

[James M]

Weather was also not the best for him lets not forget. Will it get colder week 2 and 3 anyone know?

 

[Blobs]

What did he say after the stage? Is he already paying for the Giro? Normally he would have no problem dropping Vingegaard if he went in the steep part but they might be saving themself for stage 4?

Normally? What are you basing that on?

 

[DutchDynamite]

They beat the record by almost 20seconds (5.09 vs 5.27 according to strava).
it was ridiculous fast..... so they are both in absolute fine form...

 

[Miha81]

Weather was also not the best for him lets not forget. Will it get colder week 2 and 3 anyone know?

It will get colder with some rainy days until rest day. But in 2nd week the heat should return.

 

[Extinction]

Vingegaard is [[messing]] with Pog's head. During week three it's over.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

What did he say after the stage? Is he already paying for the Giro? Normally he would have no problem dropping Vingegaard if he went in the steep part but they might be saving themself for stage 4?

Paying for the Giro? He's in great form, crushing San Luca record and easily gaping everyone...except YouKnowWho.

 

[Miha81]

Paying for the Giro? He's in great form, crushing San Luca record and easily gaping everyone...except YouKnowWho.

I think he expected Vinge to be less competitive at the start. And TBH he got beaten on his terrain. He did not look happy after the stage.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

I think he expected Vinge to be less competitive at the start. And TBH he got beaten on his terrain. He did not look happy after the stage.

Sure, not a single second gained on Vingo at the opening weekend. No wonder he wasn't happy.

 

[tretiak]

- Is the weather against him?
- Are the Giro legs already noticeable?
- The UAE, which was completely dominant, is now tired? Before they barely ran a stage.
- Vingegaard doesn't help as soon as Tadej jerks his shoulder?

Don't start with excuses and lose heart everyone already. Granted he got the world's chance at the double when Vingegaard crashed, if he doesn't take this one he has only himself and no one else to blame.

 

[Rackham]

What's this insanity I'm hearing about Pog deliberately trying to lose time at the end so that Evenepoel took the jersey?

I mean surely... every second counts? It seems like such a bizarre thing I can't quite wrap my head around it.

 

[Miha81]

What's this insanity I'm hearing about Pog deliberately trying to lose time at the end so that Evenepoel took the jersey?

I mean surely... every second counts? It seems like such a bizarre thing I can't quite wrap my head around it.

Where did you hear that?

 

[Peyroteo94]

He destroyed San Luca's climbing record. He is in good shape and this is not his type of climb. I'm looking foward to stage 11 when those climbs are tailormade for him.

 

[Rackham]

Where did you hear that?

From Pog himself:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1807445223267545121

View: https://x.com/LeGruppetto/status/1807445223267545121

 

[Salvarani]

He destroyed San Luca's climbing record. He is in good shape and this is not his type of climb. I'm looking foward to stage 11 when those climbs are tailormade for him.

This was his best performance on this climb by far.

Cant say the same about Roglic.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

What's this insanity I'm hearing about Pog deliberately trying to lose time at the end so that Evenepoel took the jersey?

I mean surely... every second counts? It seems like such a bizarre thing I can't quite wrap my head around it.

He was trying to let Remco get away in the sprint, but against Vingegaard, every second counts, so he couldn‘t let a gap open in the end.

 

[Medvind]

He destroyed San Luca's climbing record. He is in good shape and this is not his type of climb. I'm looking foward to stage 11 when those climbs are tailormade for him.

Not type of climb? Well, he has won FW and smashed the competition on La Redoute this year.
Still a climb that suits Pog better than Vinge. Wouldn't you agree?

 

[Krzysztof_O]

He was trying to let Remco get away in the sprint, but against Vingegaard, every second counts, so he couldn‘t let a gap open in the end.

Not sure if his kryptonite agrees:
The race won't be decided by seconds

 

[James M]

From Pog himself:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1807445223267545121

View: https://x.com/LeGruppetto/status/1807445223267545121

Did Pogacar too say he did not get much help with a lower voice to Evenpoel while he smiled ? or did i hear wrong

 

[Salvarani]

Not type of climb? Well, he has won FW and smashed the competition on La Redoute this year.
Still a climb that suits Pog better than Vinge. Wouldn't you agree?

He didnt really attack in the climb but more so over the top and he heard Roglic had been dropped. A surprise and improvised, which Vinge was the only one able to follow.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

He didnt really attack in the climb but more so over the top and he heard Roglic had been dropped. A surprise and improvised, which Vinge was the only one able to follow.

The pace was brutal already so his attack (even if a bit too late) was devastating to the rest. 2360 m/h of VAM is not a joke. Vingo was simply very strong today. It's kinda nightmare for Pog and his fans having Vingo on his wheel again.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Not type of climb? Well, he has won FW and smashed the competition on La Redoute this year.
Still a climb that suits Pog better than Vinge. Wouldn't you agree?

I agree but it isn't his type of climb.

 

[Salvarani]

The pace was brutal already so his attack (even if a bit too late) was devastating to the rest. 2360 m/h of VAM is not a joke. Vingo was simply very strong today. It's kinda nightmare for Pog and his fans having Vingo on his wheel again.

I think you are exaggerating. Never was this gonna be a walk in the park and Vinge is still Vinge. I expected this. Seems like a lot of people underestimated Vinge, god knows why.

 

[Peyroteo94]

His VAM was close to 2400 m/h. A good effort but it could have been better