Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[AmRacer]

Of course but Remco or MVP can't be dominant like Tadej. They do way less solos and with less kms.

That's what I'm saying, but a solo is the same for me whether it's 40 k or 80 k.

 

[canina82]

That's what I'm saying, but a solo is the same for me whether it's 40 k or 80 k.

It's not the same. 80 kms solos are normally legendary solos. Many did and can do 40 km solos.

 

[Purito91]

Jan Christen looked really good in Strade Bianchi. Is he also doing mailand sanremo?

 

[Red Rick]

Jan Christen looked really good in Strade Bianchi. Is he also doing mailand sanremo?

Ending Van Gils' spring campaign instantly was a +20W buff.

 

[Jan the Man]

Jan Christen looked really good in Strade Bianchi. Is he also doing mailand sanremo?

he did not harm is chances of riding if he was a maybe. Looked strong and helped make the selection.

Pog
del Torro
Christen
McNulty
Vermeersch
Pollitt
?

 

[Monsi]

he did not harm is chances of riding if he was a maybe. Looked strong and helped make the selection.

Pog
del Torro
Christen
McNulty
Vermeersch
Pollitt
?

According to PCS, Novak is riding MSR.

If McNulty and Politt are riding MSR, it can still be a good team. I do hope Christen is also there after his performance at Strade. Even without Wellens and Narvaez, it is still a solid squad to try and do damage on the Capi and Cipressa. Definitely not as good compared to if those two were there but still a nice squad. Just a matter getting those guys into a good position entering Cipressa.

 

[Salvarani]

Jan Christen looked really good in Strade Bianchi. Is he also doing mailand sanremo?

Not listed to do so atm.

His ride here in SB was probably the best I have seen him. His pull on Sante Marie was huge. Rode really well in the second group after that. I think it may be he his best performance so far. Pog was quick to thank him after the finish.

Very good start from him. See if he can continue to be consistent.

 

[Barkintheeye]

This year's Pog looks insanely strong. Seixas and Pidcock tried but to no avail. Many other solid riders looked like amateurs. Not only does Pog ride hard on the ascents but he smashes the others on the descents too. Will he make a clean sweep of all Monuments this year and be the first to do it?

 

[Jan the Man]

This year's Pog looks insanely strong. Seixas and Pidcock tried but to no avail. Many other solid riders looked like amateurs. Not only does Pog ride hard on the ascents but he smashes the others on the descents too. Will he make a clean sweep of all Monuments this year and be the first to do it?

Extremely unlikely. MvP is clear favourite for MSR and PR.

Ronde is the one where Pog and MvP are more evenly matched.

LBL and Lombardia, Pog is obviously the overwhelming favourite, but it is racing and anything can happen.

 

[The bald fraud]

According to PCS, Novak is riding MSR.

If McNulty and Politt are riding MSR, it can still be a good team. I do hope Christen is also there after his performance at Strade. Even without Wellens and Narvaez, it is still a solid squad to try and do damage on the Capi and Cipressa. Definitely not as good compared to if those two were there but still a nice squad. Just a matter getting those guys into a good position entering Cipressa.

I do not think Politt is riding MSR. He is a workhorse, but they do not need one in MSR. They need explosiveness and positioning. That is why the loss of Wellens and Narvaez is a huge blow for MSR as they excel in both.

Christen certainly did an excellent job on both of those aspects on Saturday and I will be surprised if he is not selected for MSR. Him and McNulty will be crucial for any chance of success in Cipressa. Unfortunately, Del Toro normally has difficulties with positioning (which was visible again in Strade), so I do not think they should count on him too much, but have a strong plan B regarding the leadout for Pogačar.

 

[Barkintheeye]

Extremely unlikely. MvP is clear favourite for MSR and PR.

Ronde is the one where Pog and MvP are more evenly matched.

LBL and Lombardia, Pog is obviously the overwhelming favourite, but it is racing and anything can happen.

I'm not as sure. Pog was close last year on both occasions. If he actually is stronger now is for later but it looks promising from his perspective. To be fair MVDP also have had a solid start winning his eight CX WC and Omloop.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Extremely unlikely. MvP is clear favourite for MSR and PR.

Ronde is the one where Pog and MvP are more evenly matched.

LBL and Lombardia, Pog is obviously the overwhelming favourite, but it is racing and anything can happen.

It's true that MVP is #1 favourite in MSR and PR until proven otherwise (but Pog could be close this year). Flandres is the race where in theory they both should be the closest to each other. LBL and Lombardy are no contest: VdP has zero chance vs Pog.

 

[Jan the Man]

It's true that MVP is #1 favourite in MSR and PR until proven otherwise (but Pog could be close this year). Flandres is the race where in theory they both should be the closest to each other. LBL and Lombardy are no contest: VdP has zero chance vs Pog.

Yes agreed- i was not suggesting that MvP could challenge Pog in LBL or Lombardia his nearest challengers would obviously be Remco, Sexias etc in those hilly races

 

[hayneplane]

Extremely unlikely. MvP is clear favourite for MSR and PR.

Ronde is the one where Pog and MvP are more evenly matched.

LBL and Lombardia, Pog is obviously the overwhelming favourite, but it is racing and anything can happen.

I wouldn’t describe it as extremely unlikely. He is almost unbeatable in LBL and GDL barring crashes, heavy favourite in RVV and given he got a podium in both MSR and PR last year only a small swing in his favour in those races is needed.

It would be the most impressive achievement ever in cycling if he was to manage it. Way above Giro/Tour/WC triple crown considering the different skill sets needed.

 

[AmRacer]

I wouldn’t describe it as extremely unlikely. He is almost unbeatable in LBL and GDL barring crashes, heavy favourite in RVV and given he got a podium in both MSR and PR last year only a small swing in his favour in those races is needed.

It would be the most impressive achievement ever in cycling if he was to manage it. Way above Giro/Tour/WC triple crown considering the different skill sets needed.

5 monuments, Tour, WC and EC.