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[YavorD]

I don't agree but we will probably see in 8 months if he is able to win the TdF

He probably won't. But that wouldn't be because of the Giro, but because Pogacar is just better.

Let's face it, Roglic will be 36 in the Giro and crashes out every other GT. Evenepoel is not competitive because of crashes in 50% of his GT's (and it's not 100% he will start), Del Toro was dropped by Ciccone in Burgos and twice by Gee in the Giro (yes, he may improve), Almeida isn't a rider who throws the kitchen sink, attacking left and right..
It is quite likely he doesn't have competition and wins the Giro easily.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Was it Algarve or PN where he got dropped by Almeida that makes you think that? Combloux and Hautacam. It seems like every time the road goes uphill, half the time he has a 'bad' day now?

Compared to 2022/2023, when he easily dropped anyone not named Pogacar in nearly every race, it's not hard to recognize that Vingegaard has struggled throughout 2025 relative to his usual level vs others. The trajectory this year points downward. He can change it and he needs to thats all I'll say..

Vingegaard was patchy this Tour. He was great in Ventoux and Peyreguades, also good on Madeleine while subpar in the Tt or Hautacam and average in La Plagne. Depending on his level he can lose a lot of time on stage 6 or maybe stay close to Pog. Its hard to be sure. I am more certain that Pog will annihilate the rest though. With Vingo its more like hit or miss.

 

[James M]

Vingegaard was patchy this Tour. He was great in Ventoux and Peyreguades, also good on Madeleine while subpar in the Tt or Hautacam and average in La Plagne. Depending on his level he can lose a lot of time on stage 6 or maybe stay close to Pog. Its hard to be sure. I am more certain that Pog will annihilate the rest though. With Vingo its more like hit or miss.

Whole year imo by his standards. Just so clear while I think hes declining vs some others I still think he will be the best of the rest next year too sure so in that sense sure Pogacar is certaintly more likely to annihilate the others more I agree. Doesnt mean I dont think Pogacar wont demolish him too whenever he wants.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Whole year imo by his standards. Just so clear while I think hes declining vs some others I still think he will be the best of the rest next year too sure so in that sense sure Pogacar is certaintly more likely to annihilate the others more I agree. Doesnt mean I dont think Pogacar wont demolish him too whenever he wants.

True, same can be said about Dauphine or Vuelta. Vingo cant beat Pog in a stage race if he doesnt improve his peak level as well as consistency. On a given day (like Tourmalet) the gap could be smaller or bigger though, who knows.

 

[Red Rick]

I take offense to the term "crashes out of" as it implies the active act of yeeting thyself off the bicycle whilst in fact it was the passive act of being taken out by different riders that ended the Giro.

 

[CyclistAbi]

I take offense to the term "crashes out of" as it implies the active act of yeeting thyself off the bicycle whilst in fact it was the passive act of being taken out by different riders that ended the Giro.

Stop with the reasoning, Rogla will be 36 in five days time, it's not about reasoning any more, it's wisdom now.

 

[Red Rick]

Stop with the reasoning, Rogla will be 36 in five days time, it's not about reasoning any more, it's wisdom now.

When everybody puts tomato in their fruit salad and gets sick, Primoz will finally win le Tour

 

[Escarabajo]

Finally, they got bored of Pogacar winning so easily. LOL.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Finally, they got bored of Pogacar winning so easily. LOL.

Excluding the finale above Gavarnie could sting the organizers in *** if Pogi decides stage 6 is the D-day.