Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[CyclistAbi]

Of course Pogi will do Giro one day.

 

[ice&fire]

Of course Pogi will do Giro one day.

When Soler steps up to be UAE leader at the Tour

 

[Miss Violet Smith]

At this point, I'm actually more interested in seeing what Pogačar can do in the Giro and the Vuelta, than in another TdF.

I'm sure all UAE sponsors would be in violent disagreement with this.

 

[Gargamel35]

I think Vinge and Pog are 100% for TdF unless injuries change season goals. Pog needs to go there and try to win it again. Vinge needs to go there and defend.
Next year JV probably brings Roglič there as a wild card too. Remco will be there (baring another excuse why he's not ready). UAE probably brings not only Pogačar but also Almeida or Ayuso. Ineos doesn't matter what they bring.

 

[Red Rick]

Its not like Pogacar would make the Giro more exciting if none of the other big dogs show up other than playing farming simulator.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Its not like Pogacar would make the Giro more exciting if none of the other big dogs show up other than playing farming simulator.

Might even get bored and just go home early.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Its not like Pogacar would make the Giro more exciting if none of the other big dogs show up other than playing farming simulator.

Farming Simulator can be trucky though. Just aks Gaudu.

 

[Miss Violet Smith]

I think Vinge and Pog are 100% for TdF unless injuries change season goals. Pog needs to go there and try to win it again. Vinge needs to go there and defend.
Next year JV probably brings Roglič there as a wild card too. Remco will be there (baring another excuse why he's not ready). UAE probably brings not only Pogačar but also Almeida or Ayuso. Ineos doesn't matter what they bring.

Would love to see Almeida and Ayuso in the TdF with Pogačar.

Still, I think JV as a team, have demonstrated their capability to decisively put their opponents in the red on mountain stages and I'm not sure what anyone can do about that.

While I enjoy watching a lot of riders, no matter if they win or not, Pogačar is my favourite rider (I shall soon and in excruciating detail tell you all why in an upcoming post in this same thread: "I Just Think He (Pogačar) Is Neat" or "Not At All A Crazed Fangirl, However...") - and watching Col de la Loze happen once was already one time too much for me.

Realistically speaking, which I'm not a fan of generally but needs must, barring injuries or illness, I'm certain Pogačar will go to TdF 2024. I hope, but am not sure, that UAE will send the strongest team possible with him. I would like very much, and here is where my tenuous connection with reality breaks down, for him to win.

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

https://x.com/medicinexthings/status/1700408494027891103?s=46&t=14N416zK93up_7bVPO60Ig

 

[Miss Violet Smith]

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RE: Saw this from you mate!! (emoji fistbump, emoji salute)
TP: Respect ( emoji iron arm)

 

[iBanesto]

Pogacar won Flanders which was one of his major goals this year plus essentially every race he could win in the spring except for Liege.

I'm sure a 3rd TdF win is a priority over a Giro win even if the race starts in Slovenia and they offer a tonne of money.

 

[Aimar16]

He returns to racing this week and will start in the Coppa Sabatani - https://cyclingpro.net/spaziociclismo/continental/coppa-sabatini-2023-anche-tadej-pogacar-al-via/

 

[QueenStagiaire]

He will also take part in the Giro della Toscana tomorrow.

 

[Rob5091]

https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling...y-now-i-feel-fresh-again-and-im-eager-to-race
In the run-up to the last Monument of the year he will also ride the Giro dell'Emilia on September 30 and the Tre Valli Varesine on October 3, he recently announced.

(Giro dell'Emilia was where Mas beat Pogacar last year, although Pogacar was probably still jet lagged from flying back from WC's in Australia. Also stage 2 of next year's Tour finishes on the same climb. Be interesting to see what form Pogacar has after his "weeks on the Chesterfield".)

 

[Valv.Piti]

Finally (soon) back to racing for the best rider in the peloton!

 

[Berflamand]

Finally (soon) back to racing for the best rider in the peloton!

He raced today. Ended up fourth.

 

[Valv.Piti]

He raced today. Ended up fourth.

Well, cant argue with that one.

 

[Red Rick]

No better prep for Lombardia than getting clapped in some 1.1 races apparently. Tried and tested schedule

 

[Krzysztof_O]

No better prep for Lombardia than getting clapped in some 1.1 races apparently. Tried and tested schedule

I remember Teddy was going with the closing car like 10-14 days before Lombardy in 2021. He'll be in a top shape come the last monument.

 

[IndianCyclist]

He is only guy who can take on Jumbo anyway, the rest of UAE are basically crap who wont even cooperate with each other for a tactical advantage

 

[Mina.S]

Coming 4th today was like he’s almost in too good shape for pre Lombardia Teddy. Didn’t even get dropped by 90 riders.

 

[Miss Violet Smith]

I'm enough of a fan (or maybe not enough of one?) that I am absolutely delighted by Pogačar whether he wins or not. I just think he's neat, okay?

That came in handy yesterday and today.

 

[tobydawq]

Only 116 points from the third best season in CQ Ranking history. Guess who has the best two seasons

 

[pman]

The peloton is really missing Tadej's upbeat and good natured personality!

 

[perico]

Its not like Pogacar would make the Giro more exciting if none of the other big dogs show up other than playing farming simulator.

There lies the problem. This year had three legit top contenders and still kind of sucked til the last stage.

Historically the Giro is a strong number 2 in GT, and is still considered by traditionalists, but with the lack of Italian talent with the exception of Nibali over the last 20 years, it’s now 3rd in terms of draw. The Vuelta seems to draw more talent and though it’s in a meme worthy, so bad it’s hilarious type of way, La Vuelta never fails to be somewhat entertaining. It’s where you have 3 Jumbo riders go rogue, TTTs at night in the rain, stages nullified at the last minute because of mudslides, crazy weather; areas that are literal deserts, Superman Lopez jumping in the car, Movistar tactics, Peak Marc Soler, goat tracks, and legendary TDF champion Oscar Pereiro on the podium.

It’s totally absurd but it’s so damn entertaining. It’s also a farewell to another GT season so I savor it a little more than the others, realizing that I’ve spent 9 weeks over the last 4 months watching 3 races, and now have to wait 8 months before I do it again.