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Maybe that's because folks are more into their rivalry, then that of Pog-Vingo? Just a hunch. And if you think this is crazy, wait until next year when it will be the rivalry between Remco and Tadej/Jonas.
Why can't we have Vinge vs Remco or Pog vs Rog rivarly anymore. It seems we are stuck with Pog vs Vinge and Remco vs Rog.
Vinge and Pog are fixated about the Tour, Rog doesn't want to
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If it’s raced hard, I agree the gap from first to tenth will probably be towards or even a bit above the upper bound of those previous four stages, especially if Evenepoel and/or Roglic is in great climbing form. However, with a bigger MTF to come (which usually isn't the case when Vallter is used, only in 2013 when there was a Port Ainé MTF the day after), there isn’t as much incentive to force big gaps, and we all know Roglic is usually happy to let it come down to a sprint. So there’s a good case to be made for a more defensively-raced climb and therefore smaller gaps (around half a minute from first tot tenth) as well.
Nope, don't think so
ealier someone listed a few riders that didn't even made the top10 and won the Giro.Some are a bit touchy ATM so i will go easy on them today.
Nope, don't think so
It depends on what riders compete in the preparation race. Guys like Roglic and Evenepoel fight for victory in every race and it's likely that they will be on the podium both in Catalunya and at the Giro. Similarly Pog and Vinge were both top3 in Nice and nobody is expecting someone else as a Tour winner. If guys like them are far in the GC something is really off.
I think it should be illegal to bring up that stage for public safety reasons.
Is it really a win when Roglic beat Evenepoel in a sprint who only barely beats Mas?
Either way, @CyclistAbi did say Roglic would win more sprints and Roglic is 4/4 so far.
Either way, @CyclistAbi did say Roglic would win more sprints and Roglic is 4/4 so far.
Roglič's positioning has been top notch this season, it takes a lot of mental strength to do this after all his crashes. Remco though is looking very strong, I expect a lot from him in the next days.
Second place in the Giro + green jersey in the TDF isn't a bad season.Is it really a win when Roglic beat Evenepoel in a sprint who only barely beats Mas?
Either way, @CyclistAbi did say Roglic would win more sprints and Roglic is 4/4 so far.
Congratulations to Primož Roglič for winning a prestigious sprint and taking the leaders jersey.
Finally the Roglič vs Evenepoel season started. First stage and they are already sprinting cheek to cheek. Trying to win a stage. JV did a great job today. Gesink doing some work early, Kruijswijk and Foss chasing down the breakaway, Kuss did a pull ... If i seen correctly Bouwman doing the leadout. It might have come a bit too early but Roglič did the rest. To secure the win.
To be honest i didn't expect Evenepoel in such position. First thought was he improved a whole lot in the past 6 months. But after watching the replay the truth is Evenepoel was extensively using draft and was gaining speed coming from behind mainly due to starting early. This i must say is rather smart tactics for him. But when Roglič turned on the afterburner. Nobody was gaining anything anymore. Roglič was rather considerate and instead of celebrating lifted Evenepoel spirit up. This generation of eddies should in my opinion be rather grateful. For having a mentor like that.
The best sprinter won.
P.S. Too bad for the crash. Yates being out of GC is rather bad for this race. Climbers should really try to put the duo under some pressure. That is on why both are here. Tomorrow first big test in mountains.
Finally the Roglič vs Evenepoel season started. First stage and they are already sprinting cheek to cheek. Trying to win a stage. JV did a great job today. Gesink doing some work early, Kruijswijk and Foss chasing down the breakaway, Kuss did a pull ... If i seen correctly Bouwman doing the leadout. It might have come a bit too early but Roglič did the rest. To secure the win.
To be honest i didn't expect Evenepoel in such position. First thought was he improved a whole lot in the past 6 months. But after watching the replay the truth is Evenepoel was extensively using draft and was gaining speed coming from behind mainly due to starting early. This i must say is rather smart tactics for him. But when Roglič turned on the afterburner. Nobody was gaining anything anymore. Roglič was rather considerate and instead of celebrating lifted Evenepoel spirit up. This generation of eddies should in my opinion be rather grateful. For having a mentor like that.
The best sprinter won.
P.S. Too bad for the crash. Yates being out of GC is rather bad for this race. Climbers should really try to put the duo under some pressure. That is on why both are here. Tomorrow first big test in mountains.
Perfect start for this edition of Catalunya with the two favorites finishing 1 and 2. That sprint felt like it lasted forever.
Big win for Roglic, that's one special one. And a big win for cycling, with a great example of sportsmanship after the line between Primoz and Remco: class act. Respect.
Big win for Roglic, that's one special one. And a big win for cycling, with a great example of sportsmanship after the line between Primoz and Remco: class act. Respect.
Genuinely quite terrifying . One of the worst injury list I read in a long time , and it happen to a lovely guy who is in the end of his career seasons. I was gone training and come back and it make d me genuinely sad to read that.
Tomorrow this thread will collapse.
There is like 3 options and they will all potentially lead to great content:
There is like 3 options and they will all potentially lead to great content:
- Remco wins. This race is full of riders training and no one cares.
- Remco drops. Kid cant climb.
- Roglic beats Remco in the sprint. No race analysis is allowed.
And we are still in March.
Might as well merge it with the Remco is the New Pogacar thread.
I wonder how much of the commentary is commentary about the commentary.
I think this race may be over after tomorrow (Stage 2). I hope not. But I think The New Cannibal is going to put a minute into everyone else.
Wait, Pogačar is riding Catalunya?
No, he's talking about Almeida.
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