Tirreno-Adriatico 2026 March 9-15

[Squire]

Did he though? They were ahead for 40-50s, and eventually they finished at 15-20s. Felt he was saving himself for the sprint too, or just wasn't strong enough to keep that lead

I really doubt the gap was ever anywhere near 40-50 seconds.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Did he though? They were ahead for 40-50s, and eventually they finished at 15-20s. Felt he was saving himself for the sprint too, or just wasn't strong enough to keep that lead

There was never 40-50 sec, GPS live timing is off so often and it has jumps.

 

[KZD]

Good win for Van der Poel, it was quite a hard finish.

Del Toro and Pellizzari looking in great shape, the GC generational change continues.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Huh?

I dont what you saw, but just said that because he was literally just chasing and pulling the group behind.

It was just a joke...

When they were fighting for the turn to get on the gravel, Wout dropped down to mid pack. He doesn't have the nerve to fight for the front anymore. I think his falls have taken a mental toll. I was just saying that any resistance he had for MVDP are days long gone. He's gone from 2nd, to riding for top 10 at best in any classic.

 

[Brullnux]

Very disappointed that Pellizzari didn't wait for Roglic. Could have won this stage with a teammate who actually worked for him

 

[Salvarani]

When they were fighting for the turn to get on the gravel, Wout dropped down to mid pack. He doesn't have the nerve to fight for the front anymore. I think his falls have taken a mental toll. I was just saying that any resistance he had for MVDP are days long gone. He's gone from 2nd, to riding for top 10 at best in any classic.

But where does this has anything to do with what I said?

 

[Rou]

Yeah, dominate is the wrong word. He'll be in perfect control.

If anything after today Pogi will sleep much better, my friend.

 

[Monsi]

Did he though? They were ahead for 40-50s, and eventually they finished at 15-20s. Felt he was saving himself for the sprint too, or just wasn't strong enough to keep that lead

More like that 40-50s gap was to the Ganna group and it took a while for the broadcast to take note that a large chasing group was only around 20-30s back.

 

[Extinction]

If Jorgensen didn't fall, Del Toro would have won the stage.

 

[James M]

MvdP barely beating Del Toro after sitting on his wheel is not the best confident boost vs Pog, but make no mistake it was high lvl. But great stage awesome racing we take those!

 

[Krzysztof_O]

MvdP barely beating Del Toro after sitting on his wheel is not the best confident boost vs Pog, but make no mistake it was high lvl. But great stage awesome racing we take those!

It was a difficult finale though. 200 meters of elevation gain in a short distance. MVP did well.

 

[Jagartrott]

Del Toro doesn't seem like the sharpest tool in the shed.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

But where does this has anything to do with what I said?

It was more the point Wout and MVDP being in the same sentence anymore, isn't really a thing. His days of being in mentioned in relation to MVDP are over.

 

[Rou]

It was more the point Wout and MVDP being in the same sentence anymore, isn't really a thing. His days of being in mentioned in relation to MVDP are over.

I can't wait for Horner's take putting Wout and Rogla as page 1 riders still.
He still has Roglic as number 2 in the world...

 

[Monsi]

Del Toro doesn't seem like the sharpest tool in the shed.

What choice did he have? He was pulling all in for GC. Pellizzari looks like he pulled the "Roglic" card while MVDP was just thinking about the stage win.

 

[Andre]

Van Aert getting stronger every day...he should be back on top soon to at least challenge MVP for some sprints

 

[Berniece]

If anything after today Pogi will sleep much better, my friend.

I don't think Pogacar sleeps better when he sees MVDP dropping Del Toro at a section of 9%, and when Del Toro catches up able to stay with him and eventually finishing Del Toro in a sprint at sections of average 8% when he weighs 10kg more

 

[Samu Cuenca]

I can't wait for Horner's take putting Wout and Rogla as page 1 riders still.
He still has Roglic as number 2 in the world...

Well we know at least one person has him at no. 1.

 

[Salvarani]

It was more the point Wout and MVDP being in the same sentence anymore, isn't really a thing. His days of being in mentioned in relation to MVDP are over.

Sure, but unnecessary to post such a rant when my post was an obvious joke when we literally saw him pulling and chasing in the group behind. As many times before.

How you felt the need to go on rant that no one should mention them together after years of rivarly, because it has obivously become a bit loopsided (hence my joke) in later years, still escapes me.

In many ways, they will always be mentioned and compared to each other with their history. Again, hence my post.

 

[Squire]

Del Toro doesn't seem like the sharpest tool in the shed.

Burying all GC riders except Pellizzari? I'd say it was a good day at the office.

 

[Extinction]

Del Toro doesn't seem like the sharpest tool in the shed.

Why? Jorgensen fell right in front of him. Were it not for that and having to catch MvdP and having to pull, because going for GC, Del Toro would have won.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Roglic not capitulating, crahding and losing 2 minutes on a gravel stage? He's flying

 

[Gratemans]

Well we know at least one person has him at no. 1.

We'll see..

 

[saunaking]

I can't wait for Horner's take putting Wout and Rogla as page 1 riders still.
He still has Roglic as number 2 in the world...

yeah, wonder if 'the big guy' will get dropped down to 'my man CAMP!' level

 

[YavorD]

I don't think Pogacar sleeps better when he sees MVDP dropping Del Toro at a section of 9%, and when Del Toro catches up able to stay with him and eventually finishing Del Toro in a sprint at sections of average 8% when he weighs 10kg more

Duh..
MVDP had a gap on Del Toro thanks to the crash and Del Toro still caught him.
MVDP wasn't too impressive. That means nothing for Cipressaa and Poggio though.