He has a chance every time he does the race.
Still don't think just tempo on Poggio until the final bit is the way to beat a guy like MvdP.
What is the best way for Pogi to win in MSR then? Attacking earlier?
Attack Poggio when other big riders are boxed in probably, so first few corners maybe even. This obviously also depends on positioning and wind, etc. It's just very hard to imagine Pogacar straight up dropping MvdP if the latter is right on the suckwheel.
No, he won't. Giro is more important.
He has enough time to go for PR, for which he’ll probably train differently
He has the legs to win PR already, why modify his training at all?
He can win later. In 3 years, MVP and WVA will be no longer at their top level.
Roubaix doesn't fit at all into a Giro schedule.
Poggi doesn't need altitude camp to win the Giro. The other 3 aren't there.
There is no later in sports. Sagan is still waiting for his turn to win Sanremo, Quintana is at 0 when it comes to his many TdF victories. By the time we have reached 'later', a new phenom will have taken their place. Albert Withen Philipsen, for example.
Great. Now you half ass the Giro and you're suboptimally prepared for Giro/Tour double.
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