Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[Andy schleck]

If this is the form-building phase, watch out!

He is in a similar shape like 2021 and 2022. Pogacar has the ability to be in good shape during almost all year.

 

[stonerider]

He is in a similar shape like 2021 and 2022. Pogacar has the ability to be in good shape during almost all year.

Sort of like Valverde...except at a higher level?

 

[Krzysztof_O]

I really don't know how important the recovery is between climbs so I hate to compare performances like that.

Andy Schleck posted average stats for two climbs separated by almost 20 kms so this example is much closer to an actual big climb.

 

[Red Rick]

Andy Schleck posted average stats for two climbs separated by almost 20 kms so this example is much closer to an actual big climb.

When are we talking about?

 

[Krzysztof_O]

When are we talking about?

The previous page I think. Spandelles+Hautacam vs Romme+Colombiere. The latter is shorter in total but more intense with less recovery time.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Romme&colombiere was a bit different, in different conditions. It was a 45 min effort on average of 6.3 w/kg, in the first week of the tour. Cold weather is better for pogi.


Actually he did PDBF at 6.7 w/kg. But it's a different effort. It was a TT.

To be precise it was a 49 min effort with an average of 6.33-6.34 w/kg (and a shorter break than Spendelles Hautacam combo). As for PDBF his climb was close to 6.7 w/kg but I was talking about his almost an hour-long effort at the end of a GT. I think that Vingegaard's Hautacam was very impressive but not more than best Pog efforts.

 

[Peyroteo94]

This guy is on a mission. Can't wait to see him in the Tour.

 

[frisenfruitig]

This guy is on a mission. Can't wait to see him in the Tour.

I think we'll already see some monster performances in the upcoming monuments. That's what is so great about Pogacar. Whilst Vingegaard is hiding in the shadows, saving his energy for the TDF, Pogacar is out there destroying from february - September.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Pogacar said something about "more gradual preparation for the season" and was a bit surprised with his form. Well, his first performances doesn't match well with gradual preparation. Unless he still has more in store, which would be scary.

 

[gregrowlerson]

I think we'll already see some monster performances in the upcoming monuments. That's what is so great about Pogacar. Whilst Vingegaard is hiding in the shadows, saving his energy for the TDF, Pogacar is out there destroying from february - September.

Yep, Pogacar and Ullrich. A tremendous likeness.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Yep, Pogacar and Ullrich. A tremendous likeness.

In February fat Jan was still at Nutella eating training camp.

 

[gregrowlerson]

In February fat Jan was still at Nutella eating training camp.

German chocolate is pretty good though.

 

[Elos Anjos]

Yep, Pogacar and Ullrich. A tremendous likeness.

You are not getting it, you're supposed to compare cyclists based on their sun signs.

 

[Salvarani]

Unstoppable at the moment!

3/3 so far.

 

[frisenfruitig]

It's not enough that he is pretty much the best climber, no sir. He has to be this explosive too. Completely unfair!

 

[BR2]

"The Teddy domination". Too bad I can't edit the thread title.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Eddy handpicked rather well.

 

[Big Doopie]

Super impressive!

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Pogacar is actually on a 5 race days long winning streak dating back to Tre Valli Varesine. This is rare.

 

[Izzyeviel]

 

[Jungle Cycle]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1626161941306650624

View: https://twitter.com/LosBrolin/status/1626161941306650624

 

[Oldermanish]

He is in a similar shape like 2021 and 2022. Pogacar has the ability to be in good shape during almost all year.

He's achieved enough he can control the scheduling and preserve his peak planning. That's an advantage that only a few riders can claim and he appears to plan accordingly. That's another reason not to spend alot of time at novelty races in the desert.

 

[cen]

People already nervous..

 

[Panda Claws]

Pogacar sees nothing but crumbs

 

[Extinction]

He's fit, nay super! However, the season is long and there will be bigger fish to fry.