Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

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You might be right about Remco, Im defintely not sure I am. Im basing my opinion heavily on what Ive seen from him uphill this season. Normally, I’d easily agree with you and put him as the clear number two, lets see how it plays out, It wouldnt be a shocker if hes nr 2 lets put it like that.
He is peaking for this race. He is fresh (few race days) and he has been training 2 months for this race.
 
Yeah, that’s my point hes his own biggest enemy most days now, just like you mentioned. Overestimating himself, getting overly excited, and mismanaging fueling has happened before, if his numbers are at his usual top lvl.

Peyroteo was referring more to who Pogacars closest rivals in the race will be, which I didn’t say or mean he wasnt, btw. I just personally disagree regarding Remco and wouldn’t be surprised if he doesnt finish in the top five personally but not very surprised if he does either. Just have very slim expectations to him.
I feel like Remco will be boom or bust. Either a podium or a DNF with 4-5 laps still remaining and not much in between.
 
So now I'm curious to know what will be UAE team next year in the Tour.
Almeida will race the Giro for sure. I believe he will race the Tour too, helping Teddy to win his 5th Tour.
Del Toro is probably only racing one GT. I don't know if he will target the TdF or if he will lead the team in the Vuelta.
 
So now I'm curious to know what will be UAE team next year in the Tour.
Almeida will race the Giro for sure. I believe he will race the Tour too, helping Teddy to win his 5th Tour.
Del Toro is probably only racing one GT. I don't know if he will target the TdF or if he will lead the team in the Vuelta.
Why are you sure Almeida will do the Giro? I have no clue, not doubting what you say at all, just looking for the rationale.
 
So now I'm curious to know what will be UAE team next year in the Tour.
Almeida will race the Giro for sure. I believe he will race the Tour too, helping Teddy to win his 5th Tour.
Del Toro is probably only racing one GT. I don't know if he will target the TdF or if he will lead the team in the Vuelta.
I think Pogacar, Almeida, Narvaez, Wellens, and Politt will be kept 100%. Unless Del Toro wants to go for the Vuelta, I would love to see him in the Tour team. I think Vine would be a good replacement for Soler (provided he goes all out to support Pogi). Someone who is good on the flat and the climbs. For the last one, I know he was only going for himself in this year's Giro, but McNulty would be really nice as a domestique. Would be good for the TTT as well.

If no Del Toro, then I guess Yates is just fine, as long as he does not ride the Giro. Emphasis on that one.
 
I think Pogacar, Almeida, Narvaez, Wellens, and Politt will be kept 100%. Unless Del Toro wants to go for the Vuelta, I would love to see him in the Tour team. I think Vine would be a good replacement for Soler (provided he goes all out to support Pogi). Someone who is good on the flat and the climbs. For the last one, I know he was only going for himself in this year's Giro, but McNulty would be really nice as a domestique. Would be good for the TTT as well.

Pogacar needs three strong mountain doms at the Tour. This year he had two but one of them crashed, the other wasn't in top form and the team didn't look that strong in the mountains.
 
Almeida, Narvaez, Del Toro would already be nice. If Vine and McNulty are all in (which I think is no problem as long as its for Pogacar), that's an insane mountain train.

Narvaez is good for hills and can prepare an early attack (like Hautacam). It's good to have him at the Tour but I would add another climber (besides Almeida and Del Toro) to the team.
 
I think Pogacar, Almeida, Narvaez, Wellens, and Politt will be kept 100%. Unless Del Toro wants to go for the Vuelta, I would love to see him in the Tour team. I think Vine would be a good replacement for Soler (provided he goes all out to support Pogi). Someone who is good on the flat and the climbs. For the last one, I know he was only going for himself in this year's Giro, but McNulty would be really nice as a domestique. Would be good for the TTT as well.

If no Del Toro, then I guess Yates is just fine, as long as he does not ride the Giro. Emphasis on that one.
Vine is always crashing. No way. Soler is from Barcelona, of course he will race the Tour.
For me McNulty could a great dom but he doesn't like to suffer for others.

My team:
Pogacar
Almeida
Soler
Narvaez
Politt
Wellens

Now 2 spots where I would like to see strong climbers.
Del Toro (I think he will target the Vuelta)
Sivakov
Yates
Vine
McNulty

Since we have a TTT, it would make sense to bring Vine and McNulty (if Del Toro goes to the Vuelta). They are also two very good powerhorses for climbs and rolling terrain. But they are not willing to die for Pogacar.
 
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