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DeejRC said:
Stunning following it on bbc txt. Cant wait for the highlights this evening, must see viewing I think. It sounds like between Jumbo and Ineos they were absolutely brutal on him. Interestingly it looks like Primoz is out of contention now and will be riding domestique to Jonas?
Ineos didn't really do anything. Roglic and Vingegaard double teamed Pogacar repeatedly and softened him up and then Jonas just blitzed him on the final climb. WvA was up the road earlier in the stage which was a continuous threat for Pogacar to manage with very little team support. And Roglic wasn't really in contention for the win IMO. Not sure how Pogacar can respond to this. Jonas and Jumbo just look too strong. The rest of the podium is up for grabs. G rode brillliantly today.
ferrisbueller said:
DeejRC said:
Stunning following it on bbc txt. Cant wait for the highlights this evening, must see viewing I think. It sounds like between Jumbo and Ineos they were absolutely brutal on him. Interestingly it looks like Primoz is out of contention now and will be riding domestique to Jonas?
Ineos didn't really do anything. Roglic and Vingegaard double teamed Pogacar repeatedly and softened him up and then Jonas just blitzed him on the final climb. WvA was up the road earlier in the stage which was a continuous threat for Pogacar to manage with very little team support. And Roglic wasn't really in contention for the win IMO. Not sure how Pogacar can respond to this. Jonas and Jumbo just look too strong. The rest of the podium is up for grabs. G rode brillliantly today.
I now think its very interesting that Jumbo accept Primoz cracking to crack Pogacar open a bit, whilst Ineos still have Yates and G up there.
Tomorrow is going to be a day of absolute suffering tomorrow - what does Jonas have in him to defend Jaune when the needle is in the red? What is Pogacar's recovery ability like, physically and mentally?
Best day of racing for yonks!
ferrisbueller said:
Ineos were there to pick up the pieces, I wouldn't credit them with doing any of the damage to Pogacar. They just profited when he blew.
Which is arguably the smartest tactic of all, no?The commentators on the highlights must've said at least 4 times words to the effect of "Thomas is in trouble! They've dropped him!" only for him to be right there on the wheel again a couple of minutes later. That steady pace watching his own output must surely take less out of him?
Kermit power said:
ferrisbueller said:
Ineos were there to pick up the pieces, I wouldn't credit them with doing any of the damage to Pogacar. They just profited when he blew.
Which is arguably the smartest tactic of all, no?The commentators on the highlights must've said at least 4 times words to the effect of "Thomas is in trouble! They've dropped him!" only for him to be right there on the wheel again a couple of minutes later. That steady pace watching his own output must surely take less out of him?
Skyedriver said:
Yesterdays attacks on Pogacar were good to watch as a spectator but I bet he was thinking "oh F" her we go again. Concerted team effort there.
Re TV coverage, why has Lizzie replaced Boardman on the 7pm highlights showing, have I missed something.
He'll be back for the final week. Re TV coverage, why has Lizzie replaced Boardman on the 7pm highlights showing, have I missed something.
Donbot said:
Kermit power said:
ferrisbueller said:
Ineos were there to pick up the pieces, I wouldn't credit them with doing any of the damage to Pogacar. They just profited when he blew.
Which is arguably the smartest tactic of all, no?The commentators on the highlights must've said at least 4 times words to the effect of "Thomas is in trouble! They've dropped him!" only for him to be right there on the wheel again a couple of minutes later. That steady pace watching his own output must surely take less out of him?
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