Tour of Slovenia 2022, June 15 -19

[Samamba]

Yeah there's some pressure on the BEX guys because this is a chance to get some relatively easy UCI points for them. 2 guys in the top 5 is definitely possible.

The startlist is the same on FirstCycling tho. No Trinity.

 

[RedheadDane]

Pretty much everyone and their mom can change starlists on PCS, so it's nothing unusual.

I can't! Neither can my mum. I think you need a login for that...

As for Trinity; could be a similar situation as with ColoQuick; forced to pull out at the last minute due to lack of riders.

 

[Lequack]

Froome could do good in a low pressure race liek this.

 

[CyclistAbi]

There seem to be a rather big international media interest for this race. I wonder on why that is.

 

[Red Rick]

There seem to be a rather big international media interest for this race. I wonder on why that is.

Must be because the Giro stage through Slovenia was so spectacular.

 

[Lequack]

Must be because of Mattia Bais, who was in the break every day at the Giro.

 

[sir fly]

Wonder if this race can grow further during this heyday of Slovenian cycling or if it's reached the pinnacle.

Tough to imagine it ever challenging Dauphine and Suisse, but might settle as another buildup option for contenders wanting to avoid each other before the big showdown.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Pogi said that if the peloton won't go too fast he will make a short stop in Komenda. As the race will basically pass his parent house. Likely to greet some fans in the backyard.

 

[Poursuivant]

Pogi said that if the peloton won't go too fast he will make a short stop in Komenda. As the race will basically pass his parent house. Likely to greet some fans in the backyard.

He could probably do it even if they were going full gas. Walk the dog while he’s there

 

[titan31]

Wonder if this race can grow further during this heyday of Slovenian cycling or if it's reached the pinnacle.

Tough to imagine it ever challenging Dauphine and Suisse, but might settle as another buildup option for contenders wanting to avoid each other before the big showdown.

Kind of tough if Pogacar keeps riding it. All the others will just avoid him. I don't think it's a coincidence that they all avoided him and they all avoided Roglic at the Dauphine.

 

[Bonimenier]

Pogacar and Mohoric at the race opening

Always nice to see a MSR winner make time for his fans.

 

[Nick2413]

Always nice to see a MSR winner make time for his fans.

That fan is too starstruck to even make eye contact and can only muster a limp fist bump, I would be too.

 

[Lequack]

Todays stage. Too hard for Groenewegen, Merlier or Ackermann?

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Pogi said that if the peloton won't go too fast he will make a short stop in Komenda. As the race will basically pass his parent house. Likely to greet some fans in the backyard.

I think Pogi is planning a monumental attack a al Il Campionissimo Coppi. He will have enough time to rest and drink a coffee at home. Then he will get back on his bike and fly through the mountains smiling all the time. After this stage Primoz&Jonas will officially withdraw from the Tour due to preparations for a bigger goal (Vuelta).

 

[Lequack]

Time for repairs

 

[Lequack]

And some teams don't have a fancy bus (Global6 New Zeleand team)

 

[RedheadDane]

And some teams don't have a fancy bus (Global6 New Zeleand team)

Getting that hotel room out the the start is gonna be tricky!

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Todays stage. Too hard for Groenewegen, Merlier or Ackermann?

Are you kidding? After such a long break Pogi will be tempted to explode the race on Zadlog already He will probably abstain but with a solid climb just 14 km from the finish and a muro before this is for good climbers (like most of the race).

 

[Lequack]

Pogi is generous, he will let the break have this.

 

[Lequack]

Getting that hotel room out the the start is gonna be tricky!

Their coffee place looks good though

 

[KZD]

Pogi is generous, he will let the break have this.

I think Mohorič will win either with a solo attack or a small sprint in the end

 

[CyclistAbi]

After this stage Primoz&Jonas will officially withdraw from the Tour due to preparations for a bigger goal (Vuelta).

Actually Pogi was asked yesterday and said he watched Dauphiné and acknowledged they are in good shape. After saying but Tour is still Tour. Different race. On top of that he is sure JV will watch ToS.

All in all nobody is backing out now.

 

[Lequack]

They're off

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

So Caruso is also not riding this. I think Pogacar can stop in his parents' backyard for a family barbecue and still win this thing with 30 minutes.

 

[Lequack]

Another Slovenian cyclist that has just been signed up by Bahrain team, Matevz Govekar

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