Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[Monsi]

UAE had serious positioning problems before the Cipressa in '25. I hope they are better next year. Del Toro may need more experience before he can be a factor.

Yeahh this year, only Wellens was in a good position at the foot of the Cipressa. Pog and Narvaez had to come back from the middle of the group, probably expending more energy in the process. Then Del Toro was just too far back.

Next year, they might already need to start making it hard on the Capi.

 

[Oldman]

MVP won't be this good much longer, maybe declining next season already.

Based on what? Maybe isn't the start of evidence when Mathieu is serious in any race. If Pogacar is even stronger at PR: he still lacks the tactical and riding skill on cobbles of MvP. He was lucky he got as deep into this last edition without a mechanical or crash. Add a little moisture and it becomes dicey for both of them.
MSR is different thing, though. Pogacar has learned enough to tactically get a better separation but there is always the sprint to deal with and who is there to win it. It's a great race for the surprises that turn up, isn't it?

 

[AmRacer]

Based on what? Maybe isn't the start of evidence when Mathieu is serious in any race. If Pogacar is even stronger at PR: he still lacks the tactical and riding skill on cobbles of MvP. He was lucky he got as deep into this last edition without a mechanical or crash. Add a little moisture and it becomes dicey for both of them.
MSR is different thing, though. Pogacar has learned enough to tactically get a better separation but there is always the sprint to deal with and who is there to win it. It's a great race for the surprises that turn up, isn't it?

He's older. Yeah, MSR is great.

 

[scribers]

Yeahh this year, only Wellens was in a good position at the foot of the Cipressa. Pog and Narvaez had to come back from the middle of the group, probably expending more energy in the process. Then Del Toro was just too far back.

Next year, they might already need to start making it hard on the Capi.

They do force the issue across the capis and make it extremely hard. The terrain doesn’t allow it to be impossible to stay in for the peloton

 

[stonerider]

Based on what? Maybe isn't the start of evidence when Mathieu is serious in any race. If Pogacar is even stronger at PR: he still lacks the tactical and riding skill on cobbles of MvP. He was lucky he got as deep into this last edition without a mechanical or crash. Add a little moisture and it becomes dicey for both of them.
MSR is different thing, though. Pogacar has learned enough to tactically get a better separation but there is always the sprint to deal with and who is there to win it. It's a great race for the surprises that turn up, isn't it?

Mathieu is on the downside of his peak years...he will decline. How fast will he decline...no one knows.

 

[Tanakka]

Yeahh this year, only Wellens was in a good position at the foot of the Cipressa. Pog and Narvaez had to come back from the middle of the group, probably expending more energy in the process. Then Del Toro was just too far back.

Next year, they might already need to start making it hard on the Capi.

11.5 km between the peak of 'Capo Berta' and the start of 'la Cipressa', though.
That's a problem.

It's only 1km less than there is between peak of the Cipressa and beginning of the Poggio

 

[Oldman]

Mathieu is on the downside of his peak years...he will decline. How fast will he decline...no one knows.

Ain't we all?

 

[scribers]

Pogačar Needs a Radical Change to Win Roubaix and San Remo

If Pogačar is serious about beating Mathieu van der Poel, shaking up his schedule is the best way forward.

velo.outsideonline.com

This article was written by plugge!

 

[YavorD]

So apparently UAE are building hills and the WC won't be pan flat.
Pogacar to be crowned 5 times WC then.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1993361874214129980

View: https://x.com/laflammerouge16/status/1993361874214129980?s=20

 

[Krzysztof_O]

@YavorD

Yes, UAE should finish the mountain by 2028 WC so that Teddy could win 5th consecutive title. This is gold

UAE is Building an Artificial Mountain, Right in Time for Pogačar to Win Abu Dhabi Road Worlds

No, really. Sprinters are despairing as they watch 'Al Wathba Mountain' grow bigger every year.

velo.outsideonline.com

If there are any delays I'm sure Teddy will help the workers dig the sand!

 

[YavorD]

@YavorD

Yes, UAE should finish the mountain by 2028 WC so that Teddy could win 5th consecutive title. This is gold

UAE is Building an Artificial Mountain, Right in Time for Pogačar to Win Abu Dhabi Road Worlds

No, really. Sprinters are despairing as they watch 'Al Wathba Mountain' grow bigger every year.

velo.outsideonline.com

I read somewhere that they originally wanted to finish on Jabel Hafeet, but it was vetoed by UCI.
All jokes aside, I'd rather some artificial hills over a flat snooze fest.

 

[vappaxbipmv]

I read somewhere that they originally wanted to finish on Jabel Hafeet, but it was vetoed by UCI.
All jokes aside, I'd rather some artificial hills over a flat snooze fest.

I agree. In case there's not enough wind for echelons, it's 6 hours of absolute boredom and 5 exciting minutes

 

[Cycling111]

As if underestimating Pogacar wasn't enough, now they're underestimating his main rival.

There's no greater rival than MVDP in Flanders. Without Pogacar, he'd already be the record holder for the race and considered the best cyclist in Flanders.

I think the difficulty of Flanders is underestimated compared to Liège and Lombardy. The fight for position and avoiding accidents are crucial.

I noticed when someone suggested that Roglic should have gone to De Ronde. Roglic won't survive those sectors if he already struggles so much to avoid accidents in France roads.

De Ronde is a race with a lot accidents.

There is no greater rival on the cobbles than MVDP.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1993617665441882403

View: https://x.com/NairoInGreen/status/1993617665441882403?t=U8bgnhEQTaEuA7ZVw4-P5Q&s=19

 

[scribers]

So apparently UAE are building hills and the WC won't be pan flat.
Pogacar to be crowned 5 times WC then.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1993361874214129980

View: https://x.com/laflammerouge16/status/1993361874214129980?s=20

One day a millennium from now archaeologists will debate the ceremonial purpose of these manmade mountains.

 

[KZD]

So apparently UAE are building hills and the WC won't be pan flat.
Pogacar to be crowned 5 times WC then.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1993361874214129980

View: https://x.com/laflammerouge16/status/1993361874214129980?s=20

Broe is going to whine so much over this lol

But seriously, given that the 2029 Worlds will mostly likely be flat, this is a great idea, pure sprinters don't deserve two rainbow jersey chances in a row.

 

[Red Rick]

So apparently UAE are building hills and the WC won't be pan flat.
Pogacar to be crowned 5 times WC then.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1993361874214129980

View: https://x.com/laflammerouge16/status/1993361874214129980?s=20

Sport couldn't be more bought and paid for.

 

[Salvarani]

Amazing news! Lets go UAE

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Sport couldn't be more bought and paid for.

Rick celebrating the inclusion of an artificial mountain so instead of a boring sprinters fest we will have an exciting 100 km solo, right? Hopefully Pogi's haters won't sabotage the construction!

One day a millennium from now archaeologists will debate the ceremonial purpose of these manmade mountains.

I doubt there'll be any archaeologists (or anyone) left by then.

 

[Red Rick]

Rick celebrating the inclusion of an artificial mountain so instead of a boring sprinters fest we will have an exciting 100 km solo, right? Hopefully Pogi's haters won't sabotage the construction!



I doubt there'll be any archaeologists (or anyone) left by then.

Merlier crying would be a positive, yes.

 

[James M]

Broe is going to whine so much over this lol

When does that guy not cry? He's been on life tilt the last few years for obv reasons. I find it absolutely hilarious that guy is involved with Visma in any capacity, actually comedy.

 

[Cycling111]

Broe is going to whine so much over this lol

But seriously, given that the 2029 Worlds will mostly likely be flat, this is a great idea, pure sprinters don't deserve two rainbow jersey chances in a row.

He shouldn't.
It's a World Championship that would eliminate Milan and Merlier, who can't climb at all, and would give other sprinters who are good on those climbs, like Brennan, eliminating other fast rivals.

They say it's a kilometer at 6%. It's a World Championship that Sagan could have won.

But if he wants someone from Visma to win, he can't complain so much. The two World Championships Alaphilippe won seemed designed for Van Aert and Roglic. The one they did in Belgium especially, Wout was racing at home. Vingegaard can't expect a World Championship with the Tourmalet on his back; that's his problem.

What kind of World Championships does that guy want for Visma?

 

[Oldman]

Sport couldn't be more bought and paid for.

They all still have to race it, right? When UAE got involved it was clear they expected results at any cost. Even Red Bull couldn't write these checks without help.

 

[Oldman]

Rick celebrating the inclusion of an artificial mountain so instead of a boring sprinters fest we will have an exciting 100 km solo, right? Hopefully Pogi's haters won't sabotage the construction!



I doubt there'll be any archaeologists (or anyone) left by then.

The Alien Overlords will have all necessary documentation. The ones from actual Space.