Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[Red Rick]

What a petty little man, it's not like she should have a spot just because she is his gf...

If I speak

 

[Mayomaniac]

If I speak

Do it!

 

[Red Rick]

Do it!

I mean at this point Pogacar's 'likeable' traits include "smiling at camera when he wins by infinite watts glitch" and "Occasionally give bottle to kid who worships him like Jesus" and dislikeable traits include just about everything else.

 

[snipeheem]

What a petty little man, it's not like she should have a spot just because she is his gf...

Haha she should have a spot because she is the best cyclist in Slovenia

 

[James M]

I mean at this point Pogacar's 'likeable' traits include "smiling at camera when he wins by infinite watts glitch" and "Occasionally give bottle to kid who worships him like Jesus" and dislikeable traits include just about everything else.

if you find everything unlikable by a guy then we have a word for that. Noone races as him but that annoys you too when he wins ive seen. Just be honest its hard for Pogacar to ever please you unless he lose lets just call a spade for a spade..

 

[Krzysztof_O]

I mean at this point Pogacar's 'likeable' traits include "smiling at camera when he wins by infinite watts glitch" and "Occasionally give bottle to kid who worships him like Jesus" and dislikeable traits include just about everything else.

Too Red Rick as always objective regarding Teddy!

 

[CleanCiclismo]

What a petty little man, it's not like she should have a spot just because she is his gf...

True, but from what I read the selection was made at the end of last year. And one of the criteria was 1-day races where the coach said Zigart never did well enough to merit a spot. But if you look at the points she is the best Slovenia has. Not to mention 9th in Suisse GC and 12th in the Giro.

 

[James M]

I mean at this point Pogacar's 'likeable' traits include "smiling at camera when he wins by infinite watts glitch" and "Occasionally give bottle to kid who worships him like Jesus" and dislikeable traits include just about everything else.

Someone not disliking him I would argue he is easily the most likable guy in the peloton followed by Van der Poel for many more reasons than one fellow.

 

[Red Rick]

Too Red Rick as always objective regarding Teddy!

Ofcourse.

Only 2 memes ever apply. I speak and get big trouble. And they hate Jesus Red Rick for speaking the truth

 

[Danskebjerge]

The other riders' winning chances at the Olympics just increased by around 50 percent following the news that Pogacar isn't going.

I wonder if we're going to see teams adjust to Pogacars calendar, so that they won't send their best riders to races where Pogacar is participating ...

 

[Brullnux]

Knew it, if the Tour was two weeks longer Pogacar would've been dusted.

 

[Danskebjerge]

Knew it, if the Tour was two weeks longer Pogacar would've been dusted.

Or three.

Maybe it's Armstrong's words about not being too greedy that they are now implementing ...

 

[James M]

Ofcourse.

Only 2 memes ever apply. I speak and get big trouble. And they hate Jesus Red Rick for speaking the truth

The truth is he is in fact easily the most likeable guy in the peloton by far? The facts says so no? Your truth is not the opinions of the general public in facts its the opposite which is the case.

Sure not everyone cant like the same so might be your truth thats only fair.
offensive racing might not be for everyone, countless attacks in all terrains every race, getting to watch the best cyclist of all time with also most panache in the peloton along with Remco it is rough dude

Just wild to not like him ofc get it if your fav rider lose cause of him which im sure I read was a reason you said one time granted its valid and understandable though.

 

[Red Rick]

The truth is he is in fact easily the most likeable guy in the peloton by far? The facts says so no? Your truth is not the opinions of the general public in facts its the opposite which is the case.

Riders are disincentivized to spaek. The public are blind. Such is the way of cycling, politics and life.

 

[Salvarani]

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The GOAT

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

What a petty little man, it's not like she should have a spot just because she is his gf...

She is the current Slovenian champion in both TT and the road and highest ranked Slovenian rider. She's 42 places higher than Bujak, but go off.
(edit, sorry if you were being sarcastic and I missed it)

 

[sam6]

The other riders' winning chances at the Olympics just increased by around 50 percent following the news that Pogacar isn't going.

I wonder if we're going to see teams adjust to Pogacars calendar, so that they won't send their best riders to races where Pogacar is participating ...

I think they already are, look at the lack of depth in the Giro this year. I think the likes of Carapaz/S.Yates/Mas/Rodriguez might have ridden the Giro if Pogi hadn't as they would smell the chance of winning the overall. But when Pogi announced they switched to the Tour

 

[kingjr]

I mean at this point Pogacar's 'likeable' traits include "smiling at camera when he wins by infinite watts glitch" and "Occasionally give bottle to kid who worships him like Jesus" and dislikeable traits include just about everything else.

All people are eminently unlikeable once you know them well enough.

 

[Moose McKnuckles]

All people are eminently unlikeable once you know them well enough.

That's why I don't let people get to know me.

 

[sam6]

Why is Pogi dropping out of the Olympics. He's not tired! And this is a big race which he has an outside chance of winning and only happens every 4 years. Does this mean he is considering riding the Vuelta?

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Why is Pogi dropping out of the Olympics. He's not tired! And this is a big race which he has an outside chance of winning and only happens every 4 years. Does this mean he is considering riding the Vuelta?

He will witdraw from the Olympics citing fatigue, then do a small vacation and then:

I decided to take part in the Vuelta as a part of WC preparations. I'll be helping Adam and Joao but during one stage I might stretch my legs a bit!

 

[mariosommelier]

Why is Pogi dropping out of the Olympics. He's not tired! And this is a big race which he has an outside chance of winning and only happens every 4 years. Does this mean he is considering riding the Vuelta?

Hopefully yes.

 

[sam6]

I mean at this point Pogacar's 'likeable' traits include "smiling at camera when he wins by infinite watts glitch" and "Occasionally give bottle to kid who worships him like Jesus" and dislikeable traits include just about everything else.

He comes across thoughtful and intelligent and is very open in interviews which I like. He also clearly loves racing his bike and wants to win. He seems like a great guy who is passionate about what he does. Really, your only reason for disliking him is that he is good. In that respect, I agree that it would be nice if cycling is more competitive but that is not Pogi's fault but his rivals for not matching his level. And even then, we've had so many races that he's made more interesting because of it like MSR and his Flanders win was really exciting

 

[Miha81]

What a petty little man, it's not like she should have a spot just because she is his gf...

She should have a spot because she it double national champion.

Anyway why are you jumping to conclusions just to have something to say against Pog?

 

[Valv.Piti]

Smart decision, you cannot win them all and Pog is usually a bit tired after GTs. Much better to focus on winning Worlds, only rider with a chance of beating him there will most likely be Evenepoel. And Lombardia is a wrap as usual