Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[Miha81]

Yeah even more impressive so. Jonas properly ride one of his best rides.

Yeah. He is a machine. But at the end it was diesel versus petrol

 

[Hugo Koblet]

So the real question is: will he do the triple? Honestly, I don't see who should pose any threat to him.

 

[James M]

Just the best of all time after this its nothing left to say there really isnt.

No excuses is left no wrong narratives to bend beacuse of a broken wrist, no prep, he is full gass(or is he giro?nvm) and the world havent seen anything like it thats just what it is.

The eyes never lies.

 

[Poursuivant]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812507812704186672

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[Offline]

Amazing day! What a performance!

Also credit to Pogacar's look a like for wining Giro dell'Appennino today!

 

[Peyroteo94]

The difference is smaller than 1:08 to Vingegaard. Vingegaard was pacing for 5 km but Pogacar did a hell of a ride! 3 stages and only a crash can brake him.

 

[Peyroteo94]

So the real question is: will he do the triple? Honestly, I don't see who should pose any threat to him.

Roglic

 

[Salvarani]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812507812704186672

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@Libertine Seguros

 

[QueenStagiaire]

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Four greatest riders of all time!

 

[James M]

Expect more shenanigans from Pogacar tomorrow. Apparently from riders and good sources he didnt even go into the red today.

I guess he wasnt in the red yesterday

 

[YavorD]

I'm literally stunned this performance. Under 40 minutes on Plateau de Beille is another world.
They would destroy Pantani's Alpe D'Huez record. The could go under 36..

 

[dacooley]

Still, one might think that winning the giro laid even better foundation to hit a perfect shape for the Tour. Pogačar very well seemed to have warmed up his muscles by toying with Dani Martínez and the nearly retiree Thomas...Im being ironic in a way. But having Pogacar solely for the TdF is probably better for intiguing battle

 

[Valv.Piti]

Still, one might think that winning the giro laid even better foundation to hit a perfect shape for the Tour. Pogačar very well seemed to have warmed up his muscles by toying with Dani Martínez and the nearly retiree Thomas...Im being ironic in a way. But having Pogacar solely for the TdF is probably better for intiguing battle

This was actually what many posters including me suggested. Pog could pick and choose when and where to dig a little deep and win stages, it was quite evident during the Giro that he could have won with +20 minutes if he really wanted.

 

[pihi42]

So this now, what, two greatest climbing performances
IN A ROW?
I'm exhausted and it's hot, and Pogi is the greatest!

 

[Miha81]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1812516460578639997

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[Peyroteo94]

For the first time in his career, he focused his training only on stage racing. I told you he took a step forward in long mountains. This is his terrain now, this is where he can deliver his best performances! We had 3 high mountain stages in this Tour and he completely destroyed the field in every occasion.
Hope for a peak Vingegaard next year, to have a closer fight. Go go Vingo! You are a champion no matter what.

 

[Fos]

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When Jonas set the attacking pace with 10km to go, it was assumed that the times were going to be outrageous since it was a do or die.

 

[Miha81]

When Jonas set the attacking pace with 10km to go, it was assumed that the times were going to be outrageous since it was a do or die.

Still. If this is true almost 7w/kg for 2/3 of an hour after an already hard stage.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

When Jonas set the attacking pace with 10km to go, it was assumed that the times were going to be outrageous since it was a do or die.

Sure, Jonas contributed big time to this record. But the final numbers are absurd. I mean How can body maintain 6.9 w/kg for 40 minutes? Doing it for 20 minutes of standalone effort (i.e. TT) is already HC performance. They should have exploded with 5 km to go but instead Teddy attacked there!

 

[Peyroteo94]

Sure, Jonas contributed big time to this record. But even given his pacing it's absurd. I mean How can body maintain 6.9 w/kg for 40 minutes? Doing it for 20 minutes of standalone effort (i.e. TT) is already HC performance.

But he was enjoying wheelsucking Vingegaard until he got bored. Very very easy for him.

 

[scribers]

So the real question is: will he do the triple? Honestly, I don't see who should pose any threat to him.

I’d like to see three GTs in a calendar year. But pog’s number goal at the beginning was of the year was world championships. He might not wish to risk that

 

[Peyroteo94]

He has a FTP of 8 w/kg, this is wild! Contador had something like 7.44 w/kg.

 

[pihi42]

I’d like to see three GTs in a calendar year. But pog’s number goal at the beginning was of the year was world championships. He might not wish to risk that

At this moment, I think he has a better chance of winning the Vuelta than the WC.

 

[James M]

He has a FTP of 8 w/kg, this is wild! Contador had something like 7.44 w/kg.

This @vwpe said we would see 8w/kg yesterday or today. Just wow.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

But he was enjoying wheelsucking Vingegaard until he got bored. Very very easy for him.

No it's not easy because normally Vingo's pacing shouldn't be attackable and not even maintainable for 40 minutes. w/kg estimations should include riding on wheel anyway so absolute numbers are valid (no matter if one spends time on motorbike's wheel or is going alone).