Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[yaf2]

He has no problem acknowledging Pogacar's greatness and has done so basically every time they go head to head, win or lose. We're discussing racing, not who needs to bow down before whom, and if that is your primary concern I suggest you find religion or something.

We're talking about the greatest talent to ever live somehow born in our era. You've got to be thankful to be born in his era & if you're to bow down to a random lady then 🐐 deserves same if not better

 

[Balthazar]

We're talking about the greatest talent to ever live somehow born in our era. You've got to be thankful to be born in his era & if you're to bow down to a random lady then 🐐 deserves same if not better

This thread is becoming a little homo erotic.

 

[scribers]

This thread is becoming a little homo erotic.

Howdy partner! I might normally welcome you to the thread with a warm hug. But I shall keep a healthy bro hug shoulder slap distance. Let’s get down with some good racing talk!

 

[Peyroteo94]

Howdy partner! I might normally welcome you to the thread with a warm hug. But I shall keep a healthy bro hug shoulder slap distance. Let’s get down with some good racing talk!

Who is gonna be UAE's first rider to work? Politt, Vermeersch or Morgado?

 

[scribers]

What exactly does MVDP have to apologize for?

He can begin with that mullet

 

[scribers]

Who is gonna be UAE's first rider to work? Politt, Vermeersch or Morgado?

It’s usually politt. But uae should just put someone in the beak and pressure lidl Alpecin.

 

[Peyroteo94]

It’s usually politt. But uae should just put someone in the beak and pressure lidl Alpecin.

I think Politt too. He will work until the first Kwaremont and then rest for PR.

 

[yaf2]

This thread is becoming a little homo erotic.

Dont get me stared Balthazar 🤣

 

[Balthazar]

Howdy partner! I might normally welcome you to the thread with a warm hug. But I shall keep a healthy bro hug shoulder slap distance. Let’s get down with some good racing talk!

Much appreciated brother! I'll throw in a prediction. Aside from the Oude Kwaremont I can also see Tadej drop Mathieu on the Koppenberg. He has been super strong on it both times in Flanders and the the runoff and kms after are suited for powering away.

 

[Shortcut]

It’s interesting how many people noticed Pogačar’s frustration, or as if he was even surprised that MvDP could follow him on Cipressa/Poggio. In my opinion, he’s in phenomenal form, which is why he’s also so determined for Paris-Roubaix.

 

[Peyroteo94]

It’s interesting how many people noticed Pogačar’s frustration, or as if he was even surprised that MvDP could follow him on Cipressa/Poggio. In my opinion, he’s in phenomenal form, which is why he’s also so determined for Paris-Roubaix.

He was frustated but not because he thought MVP couldn't follow him.

 

[Poursuivant]

It’s usually politt. But uae should just put someone in the beak and pressure lidl Alpecin.

Alpecin will do the same.

 

[Peyroteo94]

'The team is very strong' - Narváez and Vermeersch join Tadej Pogačar for Tour of Flanders

Nils Politt, Mikkel Bjerg and Tim Wellens also in seven-rider squad to back world champion

www.cyclingnews.com

 

[Sciatic]

It’s usually politt. But uae should just put someone in the beak and pressure lidl Alpecin.

But pressure them to do what? As mentioned by several folks in the race thread, MVDP will only be paying attention to Pogacar, and not concerned about chasing anyone else from UAE. As a multiple winner, he can afford to not concern himself with some other rider winning a' la Terpstra or Van Summeren. And if someone like Pollit is in the break all day, what use will he be to Pogacar late in the race other than being there to help if there's a mechanical?

 

[JoãoRamos]

'The team is very strong' - Narváez and Vermeersch join Tadej Pogačar for Tour of Flanders

Nils Politt, Mikkel Bjerg and Tim Wellens also in seven-rider squad to back world champion

www.cyclingnews.com

"In Milano- San Remo, we had a great race and a good battle between the rivals and I'm looking forward to doing it all again on Sunday, albeit in different circumstances"

Yes, he is pissed.

 

[yaf2]

He was frustated but not because he thought MVP couldn't follow him

He was frustrated because even at his peak shape he couldn't win cicaban race and at the podium he was thinking how can i win this race? But the day later under his instagram post that says "dont be fooled i will come back for more" vdp mocked him on the comment saying "next year cipressa under 8 minute?" thinking he couldn't shake him there. That was the biggest mistake vdp made to this date and thats why we will see a gap we normally see at the end of a grand tour on sunday 📌

 

[Peyroteo94]

He was frustrated because even at his peak shape he couldn't win cicaban race and at the podium he was thinking how can i win this race? But the day later under his instagram post that says "dont be fooled i will come back for more" vdp mocked him on the comment saying "next year cipressa under 8 minute?" thinking he couldn't shake him there. That was the biggest mistake vdp made to this date and thats why we will see a gap we normally see at the end of a grand tour on sunday 📌

Be respectful. MVP is not a random rider and wasn't mocking Pogacar at all with that comment. He fully respects Pogacar because he knows he is the only rider able to beat him in his own terrain.

 

[Peyroteo94]

"In Milano- San Remo, we had a great race and a good battle between the rivals and I'm looking forward to doing it all again on Sunday, albeit in different circumstances"

Yes, he is pissed.

No he isn't. He just knows his team needs to work better and harder.

 

[Salvarani]

'The team is very strong' - Narváez and Vermeersch join Tadej Pogačar for Tour of Flanders

Nils Politt, Mikkel Bjerg and Tim Wellens also in seven-rider squad to back world champion

www.cyclingnews.com

Lets gooo

 

[JoãoRamos]

No he isn't. He just knows his team needs to work better and harder.

I think he is. VDP denied him.

And he doesn't like to be denied, we can see his face, the frustration.

Deep down inside, he wants to smash VDP in RVV. I can tell you that, very evidently so.

 

[James M]

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It's April Fools' Day. Everyone knows Vingegaard won't show up at Liège. The guy wouldn't be close to contesting any win, wouldn't be in the top 5, and, considering his seemingly fragile mental state and avoiding getting dropped by Almeida again,., you've got a better shot at seeing him in the Tour of Salvador than at Liège.

 

[JoãoRamos]

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It's April Fools' Day. Everyone knows Vingegaard won't show up at Liège. The guy wouldn't be close to contesting any win, wouldn't be in the top 5, and, considering his seemingly fragile mental state and avoiding getting dropped by Almeida again,., you've got a better shot at seeing him in the Tour of Salvador than at Liège.

When he loses TdF this year, I think he will retire.

It will be too much for his fragile ego.

 

[Peyroteo94]

What's going on here?

 

[JoãoRamos]

What's going on here?

I'm the one asking you. We're here, excitedly discussing Pogacar, and yet your overly cautious stance gives the impression of a forced political correctness.

Apparently, we can't say he's frustrated, we can't mention his rivals directly—everything must be handled with excessive delicacy. It almost feels as though you're here to moderate the conversation about Pogacar. Why is that?

 

[Lorzenz08]

MSR climbs are not hard enough to give him a big advantage over powerful riders like Ganna and MVDP. They need to be less fresh at the bottom..

With Flanders by the last Kwaremont run, legs are definitely going to be less fresh than at the bottom of Cipressa. This is a good thing for Pogi