Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[Netserk]

At the moment it looks like the Tour could be another battle between the two Slovenians, although you can't rule out Ineos, because of their collective strength. Roglic is out for revenge and wants to repeat his tactics from the Vuelta.

The two time trials might be crucial, because the differences in the mountains might be limited. It wouldn't be bad for Pogacar if Roglic took yellow on Wednesday in the time trial. That could mean Jumbo has to control the race for the next ten days or so.

UAE look strong and motivated, but we don't know yet if they can control the Tour as a team. Several of his teammates were involved in the crash yesterday. Pogacar's best chances to attack are probably in the third week, with the tough finishes on the Col du Portet and Luzardiden. The ultimate decision might be in the final time trial.

I think a breakaway is likely to take the yellow jersey on Friday if one of the contenders takes it in the ITT.

 

[Tinnekeisabella]

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[Krzysztof_O]

Best placed GC contender after 2 stages, looking good for Tadej so far. Another duel with Primoz on the cards, it seems.

 

[Mayomaniac]

I think a breakaway is likely to take the yellow jersey on Friday if one of the contenders takes it in the ITT.

Maybe Ala and VDP fancy their chances on that stage, otherwise I agree with you.

 

[Red Rick]

Maybe Ala and VDP fancy their chances on that stage, otherwise I agree with you.

Is there really a reason for VdP to not just try to win from a breakaway?

 

[Tinnekeisabella]

Is there really a reason for VdP to not just try to win from a breakaway?

I am sure he will at least try….

 

[Red Rick]

I am sure he will at least try….

It's a bit of a tough one to predict. You can see the big breakaway happen, but DQS and Alpecin should at least both be interested in keeping it together, while GC teams do their "part" during the run for positioning.

Pogacar might be interested to test Roglic' endurance. And I think a 20km solo is actually possible here. The main climb here IMO is a bit harder than ideal for VdP

 

[Earns1985]

For the race dynamic it will be important how good Pogacars team is.

McNulty seemed to be Pogacars best teammate on sunday. He also has Majka.

Who of his teammates crashed on Saturday? Just heard from Hirschi who will not be a lot of help (at least during the first week)..

 

[Landeirovic]

For the race dynamic it will be important how good Pogacars team is.

McNulty seemed to be Pogacars best teammate on sunday. He also has Majka.

Who of his teammates crashed on Saturday? Just heard from Hirschi who will not be a lot of help (at least during the first week)..

I saw a very good Bjerg and Laengen. Formolo did his job and Costa bring Pogacar in the good position. Hirschi finished the stage not in the last group. So the team was good yesterday!

 

[Billie]

Has Pogacar ever crashed since he is pro?

 

[Tinnekeisabella]

Has Pogacar ever crashed since he is pro?

Yes in the Vuelta 2019 in the TTT.
He also crashed over a road reflector on the road in Dubai on training camp

 

[Red Rick]

Has Pogacar ever crashed since he is pro?

Well he is almost the right age to turn pro.

 

[Gargamel35]

Can't say i'm happy about Pogačar running over downed other rider ankle while trying to continue racing. It was in a heat of a moment but there are many riders that wouldn't do that.

I just don't like people that are able to do "anything" for a win.

 

[Pinot's goat]

Yes in the Vuelta 2019 in the TTT.
He also crashed over a road reflector on the road in Dubai on training camp

He also crashed before the crosswinds last year which is why he lost time.

 

[Tinnekeisabella]

Can't say i'm happy about Pogačar running over downed other rider ankle while trying to continue racing. It was in a heat of a moment but there are many riders that wouldn't do that.

I just don't like people that are able to do "anything" for a win.

As if Primoz would not have done the exact same thing

 

[Gargamel35]

As if Primoz would not have done the exact same thing

He never did so far and he's racing a lot longer then Pogačar so what's your point?

 

[JosefK]

In light of recent events (stage 3), barring crash or illness, I can't see anyone even coming close to Pogacar on GC in this year's Tour. Carapaz looks good for the podium. Roglic is way too banged up to be a threat, I think. Same for G. Thomas.

 

[johnymax]

He also crashed before the crosswinds last year which is why he lost time.

He had a mechanical then if I remember correctly.

 

[Bonimenier]

He had a mechanical then if I remember correctly.

First a mechanical and then held up behind a crash if my inside UAE sources are correct.
I hope @Landeirovic can confirm.

 

[Big Doopie]

In light of recent events (stage 3), barring crash or illness, I can't see anyone even coming close to Pogacar on GC in this year's Tour. Carapaz looks good for the podium. Roglic is way too banged up to be a threat, I think. Same for G. Thomas.

No one was going to come close anyway, the way I saw it.

 

[jmdirt]

Has Pogacar ever crashed since he is pro?

No such thing as someone who has been racing bikes as long as he has (even at his old age of 22) and not hit the ground. You did say since he has been pro, I still think that is hard to imagine.

 

[Tinnekeisabella]

He never did so far and he's racing a lot longer then Pogačar so what's your point?

How on earth do you know that? Have you seen all footage from all his races?
I rewatched the footage and Tadej is just following another rider trying to get out of the mess of the fall..
You make it sound like he walked over dead bodies

 

[Gargamel35]

How on earth do you know that? Have you seen all footage from all his races?
I rewatched the footage and Tadej is just following another rider trying to get out of the mess of the fall..
You make it sound like he walked over dead bodies

Spot on. He walked over immovable riders first ankle and ran over the second one ON bike. The guy he was following DIDN'T do that.

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

Spot on. He walked over immovable riders first ankle and ran over the second one ON bike. The guy he was following DIDN'T do that.

Video?

 

[Landeirovic]

First a mechanical and then held up behind a crash if my inside UAE sources are correct.
I hope @Landeirovic can confirm.

Yes he had mechanical but before the mechanical he had a little crash i think