GOVEKAR not Govečkar. Wtf what a win from @MatevzGovekar 🔥 @TourofBritain #TourOfBritain
Pogacar oversees Hirschi's focused win but turns attention to correcting media on GOVEKAR
CyclingSunday, 08 September 2024 at 19:12
Marc Hirschi won on Sunday with great attentiveness in the rain in Italy, but his leader and UAE teammate Tadej Pogacar was more focused on the results of the Tour of Britain. There, his compatriot Matevž Govekar won in a sprint, which meant journalists on site had to be corrected.
First, the GP Industria & Artigianato, which was won by Hirschi in pouring rain. The Swiss rider from UAE-Team Emirates confirmed afterward that he was both very attentive and a bit fortunate when the organizers decided to shorten the course with a local lap in the final. "Due to the rain, it was difficult to communicate via radio, but fortunately, it worked when it became clear that a lap was being cut," said Hirschi.
"There was some chaos at that point, with several riders wanting to stop. However, we decided to go full throttle with the group that was still ahead,' continued the in-form UAE rider. 'On the final climb, I attacked, which allowed the riders up front to finish where they would have with an extra lap. It was a good decision to cut a lap."
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Marc Hirschi
Pogacar stern with journalists in Great Britain, where Williams won
In Great Britain, the Tour of Britain was also underway. Stephen Williams saw his leader's jersey remain safe thanks to a flat stage with a mass sprint. "It was quite an easy day, with few open sections to split the group in the wind. We had to stay positioned at the front, as there were moments when it was all hands on deck. In the final, we went for Ethan (Vernon, ed.), and I think we did well for him. Unfortunately, he was beaten at the line," said the overall winner in a press release from Israel-Premier Tech.
Vernon was beaten by Matevž Govekar, the 24-year-old Slovenian from Bahrain Victorious. It was Govekar's second win of the season, having also won a stage in the Tour of Antalya. However, winning the Tour of Britain was a different achievement. Tadej Pogacar confirmed this on his social channels, stating, "What the heck, what a win for Matevž." The Giro and Tour winner of this year also had a note for the journalists on-site: "It's GOVEKAR, not Govečkar."
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Latest Comments
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024 - hahahaha love this shit! I didnt even watched the race, but reading all the gossip articles of how stupid this is!Zatoichi19-11-2024
- 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