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In fact he already told remco would win a TdF if he didn't crash multiple times. Once again, he is changing his narrative.
Hadn't Remco crashed 2020 and twice 2024, he would now 2025 be at same level Pogi was 2023.
I don't remember everything I ever wrote, and change opinions on a daily basis.
I believe he could be. It’s all just guessing. But yes, that is what I’m saying. And Remco being on Pog2023 level would still not be enough to challenge Pog in the Tour now. It could perhaps be enough to challenge Vingegaard.
It’s fine, I don’t think he possibly would have been at that level in 23, you do, that level of which was already getting on for Merckx/great grand tour rider level wasn’t it.
So, if Pogi hadn't crashed out of LBL 2023, Pogi would have won. Because Remco could have reached Pogi's 2023 level 2025.
Apologies if I misinterpreted you, I simply don’t think he *could* ever have been at a potential tour winning level up to this point, in the future that might change
I'm not entirely sure if anyone has ever claimed Remco "should" have won a TDF by now. I remember reading many posts about how Remco just isn't a GT rider (despite having won a GT). Again, I certainly don't think it's a forgone conclusion he will ever win the TDF but I don't find it implausible (would likely be due to injuries/decline in Pog and Jonas) but it could happen. He could also add another Vuelta and a Giro. For someone who's "not a GT rider" that wouldn't be bad at all. And yes, I do believe if he hadn't had the crashes then the gap to close would have been a bit less.
Pogacar definitively could have won that. Same as he could’ve won the Olympics last year. But I think it’s also fair to say that the difference in level between Pogi and Remco are much smaller in races with less meters of climbing than in the high mountains, so even if Pogi without the crash would’ve been the favorite it’s not given, like it is in a Grand Tour between them.
And you seem to remember everything said by a poster who is a fan of a rider you clearly don't like. Bit strange.
Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't. I post way too much on here, and sometimes tongue in cheek. A lot of the time quickly before focusing back on work. So yeah, a lot of times I might not remember everything I've said. Definitely not in this topic. I can imagine myself changing opinions based on however I'm feeling.
The three major injuries he had to endure and the lack of a GC team with the capacity to maximize his output obviously impact his potential up to today but just take away the two best climbers of all time and he would *most likely* have won the 2024 TdF. So I think he is just unfortunate to ride in this era especially when it comes to his chances of winning the TdF, which has become a mountain goat race.
some think Remco having a different team and less crashes would put him on a level of Pogacar a few years ago, I don’t think so. That’s about it. We will see how much more he wins with a new team and if he stays healthy.
yes we have finally reached this after needing to correct a bunch of ridiculous things you said first. Great job from all of us.
Sorry, you said ‘ believe reaching pogi til 23 level could maybe be possible’
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