Tour of Slovenia 2022, June 15 -19

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More hot racing this year. Last year's edition was won by Pogacar. He is going to use this race as TDF preparation instead of Dauphine/Swiss, same as last year. But he is very keen to win it, being his home race obviously.
This year he should also have a bit more competition. Also the sprints will feature at least Groenewegen and Merlier so far confirmed.

Notable GC mentions: Pogacar, Mohoric, Caruso, Jay Vine, Majka, Fortunato
Notable sprinters: Groenewegen, Tim Merlier, Albanese

Overview

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Live coverage: Eurosport/GCN+ will be covering the race.

Full startlist:

Startlist

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Stage profiles:

 

[Earns1985]

The only question:
With how many minutes advantage will Pogacar win this?

 

[Lequack]

Jay Vine and Caruso should be his biggest competititors, but Mohoric has also been seen training on the local climbs, so he can surprise.

 

[RedheadDane]

Why is Sobrero highlighted? Are you secretly trying to make us think he's the main contender?

 

[Lequack]

Why is Sobrero highlighted? Are you secretly trying to make us think he's the main contender?

You got me! I was trying to secretly promote Sobrero as the underdog.

 

[RedheadDane]

You got me! I was trying to secretly promote Sobrero as the underdog.

Nothing escapes my eagle eyes!
Except when I haven't got my glasses on, the everything escapes my eagle eyes.
And then it's not much "eagle eyes".

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Jay Vine and Caruso should be his biggest competititors, but Mohoric has also been seen training on the local climbs, so he can surprise.

Vine is scheduled for Suisse as well as Slovenia, which are both held simultaneous. So if Vine goes to Suisse, the only hope to make this somewhat interesting is Caruso. Can't see Mohoric compete on an 8k climb.

 

[Lequack]

Vine is scheduled for Suisse as well as Slovenia, which are both held simultaneous. So if Vine goes to Suisse, the only hope to make this somewhat interesting is Caruso. Can't see Mohoric compete on an 8k climb.

If Remco raced here then no one would want to watch Tour de Suisse.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

If Remco raced here then no one would want to watch Tour de Suisse.

Even if that were true, what does that have to do with Vine or my post?

 

[Kaptain Kool]

I don't understand why people think Pogacar is the favorite. The guy couldn't even get on the podium at the Tour of Flanders. You really think he can outright win a race that's 3 times as long? smh

 

[Lequack]

You make a good point.

 

[Lequack]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1533795329925054465

View: https://twitter.com/TourOfSlovenia/status/1533795329925054465

 

[Lequack]

Vine is scheduled for Suisse as well as Slovenia, which are both held simultaneous. So if Vine goes to Suisse, the only hope to make this somewhat interesting is Caruso. Can't see Mohoric compete on an 8k climb.

It seems from his Strava post he is going to Suisse.

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

It seems from his Strava post he is going to Suisse.

Too bad for this race. Can't Imagine anyone other than Caruso making it interesting in Slovenia now.

 

[Lequack]

No one wants to race Pogacar it seems.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

No one wants to race Pogacar it seems.

A shame the Österreich Rundfahrt isn't taking place this year. They could have had a stellar field.

 

[Red Rick]

No one wants to race Pogacar it seems.

Would be hilarious if Roglic came too and they'd just go crazy each year in Slovenia

 

[CyclistAbi]

No Rogla this year due to Pogi being there. And the best Rogla could do is to fight for green.

 

[Tonton]

Would be hilarious if Roglic came too and they'd just go crazy each year in Slovenia

Yes...then we schedule this bike race one month later: July 15 to 19.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Pog to test his form on one stage (likely stage 4 but could be also stage 3 or even stage 1) and to give a chance to his teammates and other Slovenians on remaining stages.
I think they already did a watt bomb test on Mortirolo and want to repeat it in race conditions.

 

[Lequack]

Jan Tratnik and Domen Novak also coming for Bahrain. Tratnik broke his wrist at the Giro and had to quit.

 

[Scarponi]

Has to be one of the better 2.1 former winners list going around?

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Jan Tratnik and Domen Novak also coming for Bahrain. Tratnik broke his wrist at the Giro and had to quit.

Tratnik was (is still) listed for Suisse as well. If your info is correct, than there will be 0 Slovenians at the start there!

 

[CyclistAbi]

Tratnik was (is still) listed for Suisse as well. If your info is correct, than there will be 0 Slovenians at the start there!

A feast!