Pogacar made the wrong decision in Quebec, but is ready to strike back hard in Montreal
CyclingSaturday, 14 September 2024 at 08:45
In the GP Québec, top favorite Tadej Pogacar attempted several times, but it also proved difficult for the very strong Slovenian to escape the peloton. In the end, Michael Matthews
won the sprint, while Pogi had to settle for spot seven;
"It was a good race for us," the UAE Team Emirates' star striker said after the race. "The team did an excellent job. I wanted to create a tough final, and we succeeded. We made sure the final laps were difficult. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to successfully complete my offensive mission. At one point, the big group was fast approaching. Maybe I should have launched my attack earlier."
Pogacar is ready for GP Montréal and World Championship
Pogacar continued about the last kilometer(s): 2I wasn't quite sure if I should attack. Ultimately, I waited for a sprint, but that was the wrong decision. I got slightly cornered but am happy to return to the race. The feeling in my legs was great."
"I can't wait until Sunday," the star referred to the GP Montréal. "I'm going there confidently, especially because I didn't expect such good legs here in Quebec. I'm super happy with the form; it was also a lot of fun. Moreover, I think I'm also ready for the World Championship (on Sept. 29, ed.)."
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- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024