Tirreno - Adriatico 2021, March 10 - March 16

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Also said he couldn't even ride 300 watts anymore in the last 10k btw. And he said it wasn't from eating. Just the cold and the long solo

 

[Winnen]

Hey look. Evenepoel only won Poland, San Sebastian, Algarve because they let him win.

Those comments are just as wrong.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Also said he couldn't even ride 300 watts anymore in the last 10k btw. And he said it wasn't from eating. Just the cold and the long solo

Not wearing a jacket for an eternity and no gloves either probably played a big part.
Pogi was the smartest when it came to wearing a rain jacket between the top 3 of the stage.
Today was one of those stages where endurance and the size of your gas tank are more important that the size of your engine.

 

[Winnen]

Not wearing a jacket for an eternity and no gloves either probably played a big part.
Pogi was the smartest when it came to wearing a rain jacket between the top 3 of the stage.
Today was one of those stages where endurance and the size of your gas tank are more important that the size of your engine.

I think that his power output between 50 and 20 kilometers also played a big part. In cyclocross he is normally one of the more warmer dressed guys in the race. At least, that is what my perception was this winter.

EDIT: to clarify, I do agree with your assessment that not wearing a rain jacket was wearing him down.

 

[tobydawq]

Only two DNFs on such a crazy hard stage with a circuit finish. Impressive.

 

[Andre]

In my estimation, Wout has done extremely good, but I think he still has one more level to go to get top form. I predict he wins Flanders or Paris-Roubaix or both.

 

[Red Rick]

They would never have let him go (or extend his lead) in the first place. Wellens who is closer in GC, was countered every time, other riders could go.


Hey look. Evenepoel only won Poland, San Sebastian, Algarve because they let him win.

But most importantly, VdP won today cause Remco wasn't there

 

[tobydawq]

Wow, Higuita lost 21 minutes after having been part of the dream quintet with Mathieu, Wout, Bernal and Pogi And he was third on GC before the stage...

 

[KZD]

Van Aert rode the final 5k fastest of the 3 of them. Was 1m45s down, and only 45s at the finish. Pogacar had already passed the 5k mark when they showed him 1m10s chasing. The Dutch/Belgian Eurosport guys were timing it.

I would really like to see him riding Amstel and LBL this year. Both races should suit him with the level he is at the moment.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

But most importantly, VdP won today cause Remco wasn't there

This is true in every race, won by anyone.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

I would really like to see him riding Amstel and LBL this year. Both races should suit him with the level he is at the moment.

He could ride any race, but he can't ride every race.

 

[yaco]

First ten in gc covering a whopping 6m and 58s - This is how a stage race should be.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Very strong performance by WVA today, which was overshadowed by Poga and MVP. After yesterday's climbing he recovered well and put at least 1'18'' on the rest of favourites. Gaps in GC are so big: WVA basically crushed everyone not named Pogacar.

 

[Blanco]

Perhaps only MvdP resting yesterday could have pulled off what he did today, even if a certain Pogacar with a much bigger motor almost spoiled the party.

Pogacar has a much bigger motor, but only in the mountains. Didn't saw that motor at Strade...

 

[Keram]

So tommorrow will somebody else win or MVDP and WVA will switch to bunch sprinters mode again?

 

[saganftw]

i think everybody will be so tired tommorrow ganna wins from a breakaway

 

[SafeBet]

So tommorrow will somebody else win or MVDP and WVA will switch to bunch sprinters mode again?

Perhaps Alaphilippe will be in the breakaway and win from there.

 

[johnymax]

Amazing stage today and amazing ride by the first three on the stage and Formolo. Chapeau!

 

[topt]

Pogacar has a much bigger motor, but only in the mountains. Didn't saw that motor at Strade...

I think the main thing with Pog is his recovery power, he can do those 450W for half an hour every day

 

[KZD]

He could ride any race, but he can't ride every race.

Sure but he still has plenty of time to rest and do an altitude camp in May before the Dauphine in early June and then the Tour and the Olympics

 

[Netserk]

You also have this one right next to the Ventoux:

In the near vicinity, there's no other relevant terrain.

 

[Pinot's goat]

Bernal is 30 seconds down on Landa so he has blown a podium chance by waiting for Thomas yesterday.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Speaking about MVP I recall that he also cracked in cold weather conditions during WC'19, when he looked like a big favourite and suddenly was completely empty.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Speaking about MVP I recall that he also cracked in cold weather conditions during WC'19, when he looked like a big favourite and suddenly was completely empty.

Yes, but that was because he didn't eat enough, which he definitely did today. One day he'll get everything right.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Speaking about MVP I recall that he also cracked in cold weather conditions during WC'19, when he looked like a big favourite and suddenly was completely empty.

different

yorkshire was pure honger knock (not eating)
today was not a honger knock, he said he kept eating all the way (and drinking). It was just cold + too long solo. He didnt have a jacker or something on, while his competitors behind did.