Why is Pogacar riding the Giro?

[VayaVayaVaya]

This has been a hot topic, so let’s see what the hive mind has to say. I am not totally sure and think it is likely a combination of multiple factors. But it’s 2024 and we don’t believe in nuance in this modern age, so please select your TWO hot takes that explain his decision.

-A Pogi fan

 

[RedheadDane]

I'm going with "Other" = He just wants to...

 

[tobydawq]

I think it's strange you don't have "he wants to win the Giro and doesn't believe it will compromise his preparation for the Tour, also considering the relatively easy Giro parcours" which in my opinion is by far the most likely explanation.

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

I'm going with "Other" = He just wants to...

That’s what I intended for the “He just wants to ride the Giro for the experience, and isn’t too worried about the implication.”

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

I think it's strange you don't have "he wants to win the Giro and doesn't believe it will compromise his preparation for the Tour, also considering the relatively easy Giro parcours" which in my opinion is by far the most likely explanation.

That was a miss on my part and it looks like there’s no way to add that option.

I wouldn’t select this one because, based on history, including his own, it’d be odd to think riding the Giro wouldn’t at least somewhat compromise his form.

 

[Netserk]

This has been a hot topic, so let’s see what the hive mind has to say. I am not totally sure and think it is likely a combination of multiple factors. But it’s 2024 and we don’t believe in nuance in this modern age, so please select your one hot take option that explains his decision.

-A Pogi fan

Multiple answers not possible? Hmm.

 

[Netserk]

doesn't believe it will compromise his preparation for the Tour

Why not ride the Giro every year then?

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

Multiple answers not possible? Hmm.

OK how about 2?

 

[tobydawq]

Why not ride the Giro every year then?

How hard is it to read the last part of my sentence?

Additionally, because he also sometimes wants to focus on the cobbled classics.

 

[scribers]

Selected optimize condition, because I think mental is an aspect of it. Best case scenario (and quite likely) is he can win the giro and put more pressure on Vingo at the tour.

 

[scribers]

Why not ride the Giro every year then?

He effectively does in terms of high quality race days. One day races are brutal compared to sitting in a peloton in smaller stage races.

 

[Escarabajo]

All of the above..

 

[Netserk]

Tadej Pogacar opts out of Vuelta a Espana

UAE rider to target World Championships and one-day Classics

www.cyclingnews.com

The Vuelta a España had been pencilled in Pogačar's race programme this year by the UAE Team Emirates team management, with sports director Joxean Fernández Matxin saying prior to the Tour 'if all goes well, he'll be there.'

But doing the Giro has of course also historically proved to be the best prep...

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Why not ride the Giro every year then?

Well who says he won't do that from now on?

 

[yaco]

Because he is being paid an appearance fee. I am surprised this option is not included in the poll.

 

[Netserk]

How hard is it to read the last part of my sentence?

How hard is it to use a different conjunction if you believe the quoted part was conditional on the latter part?

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

Is there any way to edit a poll or should I just delete this damn thing and start over? Clearly moved too fast!

 

[Netserk]

Is there any way to edit a poll or should I just delete this damn thing and start over? Clearly moved too fast!

If you must edit it or make a new one, remember that it's "Other/Vino"

 

[AmRacer]

He won two TdF. Got beaten the third so he wanted revenge the fourth time, but failed. Poggi wants to win everything, so now it's time for the Giro.

 

[tobydawq]

How hard is it to use a different conjunction if you believe the quoted part was conditional on the latter part?

I added that clause after initially posting (before you answered though) so it might not be the most clearly structured sentence of all time. I don't really see how it can confuse you, though, as I am not trying to suggest that the easy route is the sole determinant of his decision but only playing a part in the consideration.

 

[Netserk]

I added that clause after initially posting (before you answered though) so it might not be the most clearly structured sentence of all time. I don't really see how it can confuse you, though, as I am not trying to suggest that the easy route is the sole determinant of his decision but only playing a part in the consideration.

So do you believe the decision was conditional on how hard the route was relative to other years or not? Playing a part without being sufficient in itself doesn't answer if it is necessary.

 

[VayaVayaVaya]

If you must edit it or make a new one, remember that it's "Other/Vino"

You'd think after 10 years I would have gotten this right. Sadly, I can't seem to edit or delete the poll.

 

[Salvarani]

Happy Friday guys.

 

[tobydawq]

So do you believe the decision was conditional on how hard the route was relative to other years or not? Playing a part without being sufficient in itself doesn't answer if it is necessary.

I don't understand this question. Are you suggesting that there can always be only one reason behind a decision? Or what? Sorry for not wanting to attend your philosophy class on a Friday evening.

 

[Hugo Koblet]

I don't believe that he and his coach don't think doing the Giro will compromise his form for the Tour. That said, whether he's at 100% or 95%, he should come second in the Tour pretty comfortably, so it probably won't compromise his chances of winning the Tour very much. I think option A, hedging against Vingegaard, is a reasonable explanation, but I also think that he wants to race - and win - a lot of different, important races. Oh and money of course.