Volta Ciclista a Catalunya 2024 (March 18-24)

[Devil's Elbow]

Another year, another race for Kirby to forget Aular has a NC jersey.

 

[Scarponi]

Close finish

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Alpecin probably threw away a win here by not selecting anyone good enough to climb with Laurance.

Or not.

 

[Salvarani]

Israel rider almost took Pog out

 

[Scarponi]

Alpecin probably threw away a win here by not selecting anyone good enough to climb with Laurance.

Got it

 

[tobydawq]

Lol, Pogi tried to go for it but was closed at the barrier.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

Alpecin (hair) good day

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Photo finish - Laurance gets the win!

What a chaotic stage today's was.

 

[Brullnux]

Lol, Pogi tried to go for it but was closed at the barrier.

Mass sprints might be something for him to master next year, then.

 

[skippo12]

Lol, Pogi tried to go for it but was closed at the barrier.

That's the next evolution. By 2026 Pogi is going to win bunch sprints.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Pogacar probably shouldn't risk it in messy bunches here tbh, almost came down in the fight for position and could've been Giro over

 

[Salvarani]

That's the next evolution. By 2026 Pogi is going to win bunch sprints.

Like Merckx!

 

[Unterlenkerfahrend]

Alpecin racking up a ridiculous win count these weeks.

 

[roundabout]

Alpecin racking up a ridiculous win count these weeks.

This week.

Or the last 7 days to be more precise.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Pog saying today's was a very hard stage because of all the attacks and counter-attacks and lack of control, he's looking forward to tomorrow and so am I.

 

[Didinho]

Another world champion Alpecin win today.

 

[tobydawq]

Pogacar probably shouldn't risk it in messy bunches here tbh, almost came down in the fight for position and could've been Giro over

Or he could have straight-up died!!!!1

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Hayter 17 minutes down in a stage that should have suited him perfectly. Are we sure he didn't break another collarbone without anyone realising?

 

[DNP-Old]

Hayter 17 minutes down in a stage that should have suited him perfectly. Are we sure he didn't break another collarbone without anyone realising?

These track riders collectively seem to be so frightened of just the mere possibility of them picking up an injury towards Paris. I've seen the same thing happen with Benjamin Thomas, who is either all the way at the front, or all the way at the back of the peloton. No in between.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

Pogacar probably shouldn't risk it in messy bunches here tbh, almost came down in the fight for position and could've been Giro over

Yup, Pogacar clearly wanted to sprint but was closed near the side of the road. Probably should've let it go today instead of doing Cannibal.

 

[Netserk]

Yup, Pogacar clearly wanted to sprint but was closed near the side of the road. Probably should've let it go today instead of doing Cannibal.

I'm very disappointed that he didn't attack. He should have won at least 5 stages here, and now he may even take it easy in Barcelona as well and only win 3.

 

[Krzysztof_O]

I'm very disappointed that he didn't attack. He should have won at least 5 stages here, and now he may even take it easy in Barcelona as well and only win 3.

Nah, Barcelona is a crazy stage and Pogi will make his move surely. Winning from a small group is likely. Not sure what Pogi has in store for tomorrow, maybe he is saving himself for a big attack? Or maybe a breakaway will have its chance.

 

[Peyroteo94]

Pogi will put 3 minutes tomorrow in everyone.

 

[bNator]

I expect him to ride conservatively… well, not really🤣 But he should IMO. He has bigger fish to fry this season, it’s time he learns to keep his powder dry…

If he’s all-in in Giro for 3 weeks, he can forget about the Tour I’m afraid…

 

[Escarabajo]

Pogacar has a good history of riding not strategically wise ("stupidly") in some cases in the past. I have to say that I hope UAE helping him in that department. This is the time to start preparing for the Giro and Le Tour, so please don't do anything stupid.