Is Pogacar the real deal or is it all sus?

[Elefantino]

I think he might be the Cyclist of the Year after all.

[BdaGhisallo]

Originally Posted by Elefantino

I think he might be the Cyclist of the Year after all.

How relieved do you think Remco is that Pog decided to sit out the Olympics?

[Elefantino]

Originally Posted by BdaGhisallo

How relieved do you think Remco is that Pog decided to sit out the Olympics?

He's silently thanking the Slovenian Olympic Committee for snubbing Urska.

[72gmc]

Originally Posted by Elefantino

He's silently thanking the Slovenian Olympic Committee for snubbing Urska.

For sure. I wonder how that worked out for that coach …

[jlwdm]

Originally Posted by BdaGhisallo

How relieved do you think Remco is that Pog decided to sit out the Olympics?

The Olympics is not the pinnacle for all sports. Golf, tennis, cycling and basketball for example. The time of year affects cycling.

Announcers and the general public make winning these events sound more important than they are.

I am not so sure Pogacar would have ridden even if his girlfriend wasn’t snubbed. He has had a busy schedule with more important races.

Jeff

[zero85ZEN]

Pog might win every race he enters next season, but his decision to wear white bibs with the rainbow jersey is TOTAL FAIL!!!
Please, for the love of all things Holy, somebody tell him to wear black bibs!!!!

[cash05458]

I have to chuckle at the folks saying he is boring as a rider. But I guess that is their call. Me? Been watching cycling now since 1980 or so and can only say I feel rather honored to be watching one of, if not the, best racers to ever ride. We are lucky to see this stuff. Class kid as well which is rather rare in our sport at that level.

[openwheelracing]

so why did Tadej sit out Olympics? Does Olympics have stricter anti-doping tests?

[e-RICHIE]

Originally Posted by openwheelracing

so why did Tadej sit out Olympics? Does Olympics have stricter anti-doping tests?

As has been mentioned, men’s road cycling as an Olympic sport is not a Blue Riband event. TP’s season was complete enough without being on the line in Paris. I doubt WADA or any testing authorities have anything to do with the decision.

ps

arrange disorder

[Elefantino]

Originally Posted by openwheelracing

so why did Tadej sit out Olympics? Does Olympics have stricter anti-doping tests?

Because the Slovenian Cycling Federation, in its wisdom, decided not to bring Urska Zygart to the Olympics, although she is by far the highest ranked Slovenian woman on the WWT.

Urska also happens to be Pogi's fiancee.

Oops.

But, as stated before, Remco was very happy the SCF screwed up and Tadej got mad.