Teams & Riders Tadej Pogačar discussion thread

[Rasto]

Someone put a side by side of Pogacar at the Strade finish line in 2024 and in 2026 and there is no comparison - he looks much slimmer in 2024. But that would make sense given he was riding the Giro that year.

whether you like it or not he need to gain 2-3 kilos to win msr and roubaix and he did that he is to me 67 maybe more

 

[canina82]

The difference between them was big. Seixas just benefited from being in a small group most of the chase.

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[BubbaChuck]

 

[BubbaChuck]

Legs are gonna go cray cray in san remo. Pogacar really started at 10% his pro career,lmaoo.

 

[QueenStagiaire]

The difference between them was big. Seixas just benefited from being in a small group most of the chase.

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Why are we now comparing absolute watts of riders with different weight and different aero profiles?

 

[canina82]

He looks at least 2 kg heavier

 

[rafa92]

Fascinating, so maybe he is just much heavier this year in preparation for the only races that really matter before TDF - MSR and Roubaix?

You would think with 40 extra watts the gap would have been bigger.

I think he's a bit heavier, but no more than 1.5-2 kg (max) but even with that added weight 40 watts is a huge difference over 2 hours, so yes the gaps to vermersch, christen, gregoire should have been much higher, unless you assume all of them overperformed significantly compared to their last races

 

[canina82]

I think he's a bit heavier, but no more than 1.5-2 kg (max) but even with that added weight 40 watts is a huge difference over 2 hours, so yes the gaps to vermersch, christen, gregoire should have been much higher, unless you assume all of them overperformed significantly compared to their last races

You are completely ignoring how much time he lost because the race was already won.

 

[Peyresourde]

I think he's a bit heavier, but no more than 1.5-2 kg (max) but even with that added weight 40 watts is a huge difference over 2 hours, so yes the gaps to vermersch, christen, gregoire should have been much higher, unless you assume all of them overperformed significantly compared to their last races

That is the effect of drafting. If it was a 2 hour climb, he would have gained 20-30 minutes on these guys. And yes, they have also improved.

 

[James M]

He is coming prepared to this years PR I see after his field trip last year. I wont be shocked if the same happens there now as it did in RVV the following year after his first student trip in 22.

 

[canina82]

That is the effect of drafting. If it was a 2 hour climb, he would have gained 20-30 minutes on these guys. And yes, they have also improved.

Exactly this and some softpedalling in the last 3 km.

 

[canina82]

He is coming prepared to this years PR I see after his field trip last year. I wont be shocked if the same happens there now as it did in RVV the following year after his first student trip in 22.

After seeing his power, MVP will have even more troubles to follow him in RVV.

 

[canina82]

SB never had so many people on the road like they had yesterday. Despite his dominance, people still love to witness a legend and probably the future GOAT of cycling.

 

[HashRouge]

SB never had so many people on the road like they had yesterday. Despite his dominance, people still love to witness a legend and probably the future GOAT of cycling.

When I watch on the TV, I find Pogacar frustrating when he does long solos. When I watched the Hautacam stage last year in person, I just found it wildly entertaining when Pog came past solo about 6km from the top of the climb. It's very different watching on the road to watching on TV.

 

[canina82]

When I watch on the TV, I find Pogacar frustrating when he does long solos. When I watched the Hautacam stage last year in person, I just found it wildly entertaining when Pog came past solo about 6km from the top of the climb. It's very different watching on the road to watching on TV.

I also think these solos are boring, specially when they are so normal for Pogacar nowadays. But I have zero doubts people love to see him live on the roads, more than anyone else.

 

[AmRacer]

I also think these solos are boring, specially when they are so normal for Pogacar nowadays. But I have zero doubts people love to see him live on the roads, more than anyone else.

Remco and Mathieu also do solos, not same distance but it's solo rides.

 

[canina82]

Remco and Mathieu also do solos, not same distance but it's solo rides.

It's not remotely close, Pogacar is on another level.

 

[AmRacer]

It's not remotely close, Pogacar is on another level.

The excitement of watching a solo is the same, whether it's 40 k or 80 k. Watching the rider doing the solo is different, I prefer Pogi's solo.

 

[canina82]

The excitement of watching a solo is the same, whether it's 40 k or 80 k. Watching the rider doing the solo is different, I prefer Pogi's solo.

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

 

[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.