Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[Peyroteo94]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1833423775435522334

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He is not racing Giro and PR. One of them is out.

 

[Salvarani]

Finally the goat is getting back to riding soon. Its just not the same without him even though its nice after watching him how insane he has been this year watching anyone else just doesnt hit the same after

My clock showing it is GOAT time again soon.

 

[Peyroteo94]

More altitude meters at least. Thought it was said to be around 5500 in total

5500? Wow! There is a 5 km climb at 10% expecting us. Pure carnage!

 

[mariosommelier]

5500? Wow! There is a 5 km climb at 10% expecting us. Pure carnage!

Me like that very much. Dead bodies all over the place haha

 

[QueenStagiaire]

5500? Wow! There is a 5 km climb at 10% expecting us. Pure carnage!

This is a guess of what the 2025 route would look like, although I don‘t think there‘s anything official yet

 

[rokovski]

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Go home Remco

 

[Valv.Piti]

This is what a proper analysis is and not "eh we win or we lose eh"

"Primoz Roglic (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) and I have lost count. We are in a golden age of Slovenian cycling. There is a very good spirit, and I am happy to be part of it. Let's hope we can add the World Championships to our list!
As Slovenia we have never really shone at the World Championships. That is certainly no secret. I really hope that we can finally change that and win the gold.
The course? It's tough, but not too tough. Still, it's the riders who make the race. Last year, people were thinking about a sprint at the World Championships, but we were far from that. This year, it's a bit more for climbers than in 2023, but above all, it's a punchy circuit for explosive riders. It also has some technical parts. All in all, perfect for a World Championship.
If Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) is in super good shape, he will be able to fight for it, surprise and win. I am sure that Wout van Aert (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) could have flown on a course like this, but unfortunately he is not there. And Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) is, just like me, a very versatile rider who can win on any terrain," said Tadej Pogačar

 

[mariosommelier]

This is what a proper analysis is and not "eh we win or we lose eh"

"Primoz Roglic (Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe) and I have lost count. We are in a golden age of Slovenian cycling. There is a very good spirit, and I am happy to be part of it. Let's hope we can add the World Championships to our list!
As Slovenia we have never really shone at the World Championships. That is certainly no secret. I really hope that we can finally change that and win the gold.
The course? It's tough, but not too tough. Still, it's the riders who make the race. Last year, people were thinking about a sprint at the World Championships, but we were far from that. This year, it's a bit more for climbers than in 2023, but above all, it's a punchy circuit for explosive riders. It also has some technical parts. All in all, perfect for a World Championship.
If Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) is in super good shape, he will be able to fight for it, surprise and win. I am sure that Wout van Aert (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) could have flown on a course like this, but unfortunately he is not there. And Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) is, just like me, a very versatile rider who can win on any terrain," said Tadej Pogačar

Can Roglic agree to be a super dom for Pogacar?

I really have to see to believe.

 

[Valv.Piti]

I have to see it to believe it, definitely. Despite how he comes off to the masses, people who have followed the sport knows he's extremely driven and above and beyond all wants the best result for himself everytime he races.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Can Roglic agree to be a super dom for Pogacar?

I really have to see to believe.

I don't think you understand. Rogla will be the leader but Pogi won't even know it. Pogi will be attacking like crazy tiring all their rivals with Rogla calmly riding in wheels only to stomp everybody at the end.

 

[Monsi]

Can Roglic agree to be a super dom for Pogacar?

I really have to see to believe.

Probably depends on how Roglic feels towards the back-end of the race.

 

[Berniece]

Who is the best in a flat sprint? Pogacar? Was just wondering if they go to the finish with ~10 riders, and both Roglic and Pogacar are there. Who is the leader. I guess Pogacar, but not 100% sure

 

[Red Rick]

Especially because he always tries to explain how Nibali was more unlucky than lucky.

What can I say they hated Jesus cause he spoke truth

 

[tobydawq]

What can I say they hated Jesus cause he spoke truth

Sorry, I thought this was in response to a different post of mine

 

[tobydawq]

Who is the best in a flat sprint? Pogacar? Was just wondering if they go to the finish with ~10 riders, and both Roglic and Pogacar are there. Who is the leader. I guess Pogacar, but not 100% sure

Roglic doesn't really sprint anymore, does he?

 

[Tim Cahill]

Rider of Roglic's calibre isn't going there to domestique, I assume the tactic will be something along the lines of staying on Evenepoel's wheel with Pogacar attacking, especially since they have no Van Aert now. Course is a little too hard for VDP but the last iteration of the climb finishes 20k from the finish with some short lumps and a descent after it so some kind of tactical insurance is required alongside 'nuke for Pogacar' as there is potential for a reduced group at the end.

 

[Red Rick]

Rider of Roglic's calibre isn't going there to domestique, I assume the tactic will be something along the lines of staying on Evenepoel's wheel with Pogacar attacking, especially since they have no Van Aert now. Course is a little too hard for VDP but the last iteration of the climb finishes 20k from the finish with some short lumps and a descent after it so some kind of tactical insurance is required alongside 'nuke for Pogacar' as there is potential for a reduced group at the end.

The best way to use Roglic is as an anchor on Evenepoel. I don't really think he can win, and if he gets away with Evenepoel and Pogacar is behind Roglic should be completely shameless on Evenepoel's wheel giving him 0 turns, but that's a big call to make and a big thing to ask of Roglic.

If you get to the last lap and the group is still quite big with the likes of MvdP still there then Rog should probably do the leadout for a Pogacar attack.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Who is the best in a flat sprint? Pogacar? Was just wondering if they go to the finish with ~10 riders, and both Roglic and Pogacar are there. Who is the leader. I guess Pogacar, but not 100% sure

Pog is way better in a flat sprint at this point. Roglic barely does flat sprints anymore for good reasons I might add.

 

[Peyroteo94]

This is a guess of what the 2025 route would look like, although I don‘t think there‘s anything official yet

Insane stuff!

 

[Red Rick]

This is a guess of what the 2025 route would look like, although I don‘t think there‘s anything official yet

Consider me very sceptical that that is happening.

 

[Cookster15]

Its not ever yet (Pogacar's amazing season). Would be amazing if he can grab the rainbow stripes after everything he has already achieved this year. But it seems a tough ask on that route. I think Remco will like his chances after how he won Wollongong. It might come back to who holds their form best after the Tour?

 

[Peyroteo94]

Consider me very sceptical that that is happening.

Why?

 

[Peyroteo94]

Its not ever yet (Pogacar's amazing season). Would be amazing if he can grab the rainbow stripes after everything he has already achieved this year. But it seems a tough ask on that route. I think Remco will like his chances after how he won Wollongong. It might come back to who holds their form best after the Tour?

Route is perfect for him and he will have Roglic, Tratnik, Mohoric, Novak. 4 guys very solid in this type of terrain. I believe Roglic will not perform well and will try to help Pogacar somewhere.

 

[2WpK]

Given that Roglic's record in big one day races is no where near Pogi's, it follows that Pogi should be the leader. But what do I know?

 

[Red Rick]

Why?

Mostly cause it's a rumor that to my knowledge has all the 'trust me bro' reliability.