- May 19, 2010
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The Tour needs him as a rider. And maybe (hopefully) with Remco and other guys on the horizon GC battles will be between more than two riders in the future.
I mean, they have to. And the biggest change they can try is a full peak for July only. But I am not sure if thats what Pogacar would find joy/motivation in. I actually think it adds comparably less to his palmares to get a 3rd Tour win rather than continuing winning a broad range of races. And, maybe most important point, I doubt there is so much upside left to match Vingegaard even with full July focus.
- Nov 16, 2013
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Was the fistpumping, tbf though devils elbow might be right he might not have known they were just behind
- Nov 7, 2009
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This is absolutely true. The Yanks and Brits were insufferable d-bags when it came to Armstrong and Froome. Plus Vingo is infinitely more likeable than those two.
Fantastic race by many, Pog not so much. Was impressed that he went back inside his head, sat down and put together a decent finish. You could see for many riders their body hit some cement truck going up the hill, many barely able to turn over the pedals. The winner looked to be riding regular 2x12 w a 2 speed rear hub..guy had leg speed like crazy, turning over the gear on a 10% plus grade and he looked like he was on flat road!!! Very impressive, well deserved victory.
I ran Vingegaard's comments while talking to his daughter " Daddy destroyed everyone, daddy needs to go talk to the motorcycles and cars that blocked his path during the TDF,daddy is very very angry with those bad people "
I ran Vingegaard's comments while talking to his daughter " Daddy destroyed everyone, daddy needs to go talk to the motorcycles and cars that blocked his path during the TDF,daddy is very very angry with those bad people "
Agree 100% with this. He's a racer who loves all types of racing, and I for one would not be interested in seeing one of the most exciting riders in the world try to go full monk-mode just to try for one more Tour.
- Jun 7, 2011
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- May 23, 2011
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It was a great tour last year, and this year it was great at least until this stage.
And next year they will be back and it will be another great tour.
Lets appreciate instead of winging.
Dont you guys/girls/whatever you feel like remember how boring the USP years were?
And next year they will be back and it will be another great tour.
Lets appreciate instead of winging.
Dont you guys/girls/whatever you feel like remember how boring the USP years were?
- Apr 16, 2009
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I am sure (~>90%) that they will drop the classics except for the later ones like Liege. Whether we like it or not it is almost a must for them to change something in the program after watching Vingegaard racing like this. There is no way they ca go back to the drawing board and blame everything on the wrist. That is too high of a risk at this moment. I hate it but it will happen.
- Nov 16, 2013
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Of course it can be blamed on the wrist.
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- May 23, 2011
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Happy about it but that aint possible without something very sticky
- Jul 3, 2022
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Ha ha. Yeah, probably.Happy about it but that aint possible without something very sticky
- Apr 16, 2009
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Awesome, yes. Practical, no. Vingegaard fully, (or almost fully) commited for Tour de France. Pogacar with multiple front will from now on come in the Tour at disadvantage. Also, he can try those races later on in his career, does not need to do it now. His priority now is to retake Tour de France crown back. If he still like this, then he should ride Giro/Vuelta plus classics before then.
- Nov 16, 2013
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Of course. And the contrary is your opinion...
- Apr 16, 2009
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We've seen many examples of riders in the past who have been so impressive that they have heralded as future dominators of the Tour.
Ullrich was probably the most notable.
We thought Egan Bernal would surely win a couple more Tours but it doesn't look like he will win another one.
We were sure that Pogacar would go on to dominate after his impressive 2nd Tour win. Suddenly, he is longer the dominant GC rider in the world.
Vingegaard is all but certain of his 2nd Tour crown now and I believe he has the potential to win 5. He is the best climber and time trialer on the planet.
The only way I can see him being beaten is if they have shallow climbs, less mountainous routes. Maybe Remco could challenge. Maybe Ayuso...... Tadej has taken a heavy beating from Jonas for two years in a row.
Ullrich was probably the most notable.
We thought Egan Bernal would surely win a couple more Tours but it doesn't look like he will win another one.
We were sure that Pogacar would go on to dominate after his impressive 2nd Tour win. Suddenly, he is longer the dominant GC rider in the world.
Vingegaard is all but certain of his 2nd Tour crown now and I believe he has the potential to win 5. He is the best climber and time trialer on the planet.
The only way I can see him being beaten is if they have shallow climbs, less mountainous routes. Maybe Remco could challenge. Maybe Ayuso...... Tadej has taken a heavy beating from Jonas for two years in a row.
- Oct 5, 2009
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I'm just hoping he will continue filling the calendar with his goods.
- Oct 5, 2009
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- Apr 3, 2009
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Well it was a great Tour, but I'm bummed. Hated to see it end like this with either cracking. Was hoping for a last battle on my favorite col name, the Col du Platzerwasel! But I guess hoping for something as close as the Lemond/Fignon race was too much to ask. Also bummed for Pogačar, but he seems resilient and a guy with the best attitude, he'll be fine. I just find domination boring. Hope we have a wide open race next year.
Maybe he recovers and goes for a Contador-style raid on stage 20.
Maybe he recovers and goes for a Contador-style raid on stage 20.
- Feb 20, 2012
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Have to give a shoutout to Marc Soler. We often act like he's the clown of the peloton, but today he was definitely a bro
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