Question Tadej Pogacar and Mauro Giannetti

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GuntherL

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It's about time we address Pogacars remarkable rise since he joined UAE in 2019.

His first season as a junior wasn't anything special, but we have to remember that he was born later in year (September) which is a disadvantage at that age.
In his second season he definitely proved his talent by winning the Giro della Lunigiana.
However, in the entire season he only won two stages and never put any distance on his competitors.
His time trial abilities were less impressive. A 25th and 68th spot.

His first season as a U23 rider wasn't too great either.
He won a few youth jerseys, but didn't record a single stage win.

His second season was definitely better, but still hit and miss.
He won the Tour de l'Avenir, but didn't record a stage win.
He also finished 7th at the WC road race.
Promising, but not exceptional.

Then he moved to UAE. Its CEO is Mauro Gianetti, possibly the dirtiest rider and sports director in history.
Suddenly he started to win stage races (Algarve, California, and individual mountain stages in the Vuelta against the likes of Valverde and Roglic.
He also became a much better time trialist beating Mohoric and Tratnik in the Slovenian championship.

Give me a break.
 
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Peyroteo94 said:
After seeing this TT and Pogacar spring performances, I think they stepped up his game in doping programme. Really looking forward to see what type of beast Pogacar will show in the Tour.
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Not sure about that. But i thought that it was said by Iñigo San Milan that Almeida last year was to build up for now. (you know lots of T2 training :rolleyes:) and that he would fly this year and go for the big wins. He seems very good, so lets see the magic of San Milan also does wonders for Almeida.
 
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Riek s said:
Not sure about that. But i thought that it was said by Iñigo San Milan that Almeida last year was to build up for now. (you know lots of T2 training :rolleyes:) and that he would fly this year and go for the big wins. He seems very good, so lets see the magic of San Milan also does wonders for Almeida.
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Yes I remember last year some of us Almeida fans met up here after those words from Milan and now here we are. :hearteyes:
 
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Peyroteo94 said:
After seeing this TT and Pogacar spring performances, I think they stepped up his game in doping programme. Really looking forward to see what type of beast Pogacar will show in the Tour.
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Let's see how his preparations unfold regarding the injury. If he's training fit soon then a prolonged rest and an altitude training shifted by a few weeks may prove very good at the end. Otherwise he may consider doing Vuelta instead. No sense to face the Skeleton if not in optimal form.
 
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Krzysztof_O said:
Let's see how his preparations unfold regarding the injury. If he's training fit soon then a prolonged rest and an altitude training shifted by a few weeks may prove very good at the end. Otherwise he may consider doing Vuelta instead. No sense to face the Skeleton if not in optimal form.
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It's not a given that Vingegaard will be free from misfortune until Paris. So even if Pogi can only be second best, maybe that's enough.
 
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