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While Pog doesn't look red hot to me at the moment, that hardly indicates that Thomas is actually gonna pose any trouble for Pogacar.If he's in fine form, I expect Pogačar to take at least a minute on Thomas and the rest tomorrow. Less than 30 seconds winning margin could indicate that we might actually witness a battle for Pink in the third week.
It is hilarious.How great do you have to be in order to have backlash when don't attack every stage that is up for grabs?
In my opinion Pogacar doesn't have the killer instinct Merckx had. Merckx wanted everything, day after day, that's why there's only one GOAT.Indeed, he is no cannibal
In my opinion Pogacar doesn't have the killer instinct Merckx had. Merckx wanted everything, day after day, that's why there's only one GOAT.
Impressed by pog actually manage to controll himself too thats a first. But yeah indeed, properly the best team here too so good ride by them.You got to hand it to Ineos, level above the rest today.
Definitely. What was their intent though?You got to hand it to Ineos, level above the rest today.
Yes Merckx is the GOAT. Its easy to have killer instinct when you are as superior as Merckx was. But the difference between Pogacar and Merckx isn't killer instinct its simply physical.In my opinion Pogacar doesn't have the killer instinct Merckx had. Merckx wanted everything, day after day, that's why there's only one GOAT.
Yes Merckx is the GOAT. Its easy to have killer instinct when you are as superior as Merckx was. But the difference between Pogacar and Merckx isn't killer instinct its simply physical.
Glad Pogacar showed restraint today with two crucial stages coming up. Maybe he is finally learning to select when he attacks to best preserve his energies looking at the long term view. It helps not just this Giro but with the Tour in mind.
Different eraIndeed, he is no cannibal
That really adds to the conversation, thank you for your contributions.Since your clearly so mature and objective in all your responses to Pogacar non stop, and clearly no small d energy towards him at all , a piece of advice since its beyond obv, just let it rest it will be better for you and life will be better, just a advice.
We agree that Merckx is the GOAT, it's all fine.(content deleted)
He is indeed. If your mature your gonne be my favorite user to post here too I hope you can I would pay you too almost haha.We agree that Merckx is the GOAT, it's all fine.
It must be hard being a Pog hater. I mean if you’d have to choose to hate one rider, from the satisfactory rate POV - to choose Pog is a really bad choice. And all you and @Berniece are left with is Merckx. The final frontier. The impenetrable fortress of greatness never to be conquered by another living soul… But guess what… Each year that passes by, the voices are louder. First they were a mere subtle whispers, hinting the possible similarity. Couple of years later, we are talking Pog vs Merckx on daily basis. This really isn’t going your way, that’s all I’m saying…We agree that Merckx is the GOAT, it's all fine.
Oh c'mon... not this again...In my opinion Pogacar doesn't have the killer instinct Merckx had. Merckx wanted everything, day after day, that's why there's only one GOAT.
There's only one rider who i hate, and that's Philipsen.It must be hard being a Pog hater. I mean if you’d have to choose to hate one rider, from the satisfactory rate POV - to choose Pog is a really bad choice. And all you and @Berniece are left with is Merckx. The final frontier. The impenetrable fortress of greatness never to be conquered by another living soul… But guess what… Each year that passes by, the voices are louder. First they were a mere subtle whispers, hinting the possible similarity. Couple of years later, we are talking Pog vs Merckx on daily basis. This really isn’t going your way, that’s all I’m saying…
You just pick out what you like to read in that article. Because the only thing myself, and Froome are saying is the same as Rowe.I assume you did watch a lot of races back then, so your above 50 something?
Since your clearly so mature and objective in all your responses to Pogacar non stop, and clearly no small d energy towards him at all , a piece of advice since its beyond obv, just let it rest it will be better for you and life will be better, just a advice.
"Pog is on G.O.A.T status" - Geraint Thomas puts Tadej Pogacar on a par with legendary Eddy Merckx
After another incredible performance from Tadej Pogacyclinguptodate.com
The peleton has spoken from Gilbert, Thomas to Contador it says it all way more than biased fans here anyway, if were keeping it real I mean.
And indeed Merckx is the goat for me too tho I didnt see him race but just from what he won, tho ive read he competed in a era where cycling is far less specialized and competetive where riders drank wine during stages, thats the problem with so different eras in all sports.. Pogiman is already best which clearly many already say. Difference betwen best and greatest tho yes. Also hes only 25 still..
Never seen riders talk about merckx with others riders tho ive not been in cycling where that has happen seriously before thats all. Same as me too I agree with everything there. I too think Merckx is goat. Its all good.You just pick out what you like to read in that article. Because the only thing myself, and Froome are saying is the same as Rowe.
"He's in that category and been in there a couple of years but to be in that level of 'God Tier' riders he's got to do it for a few more years if we're going to put him on the same shelf or similar shelf as Merckx," Rowe responds.