"I really don't understand why Vingegaard lets his team ride all day long with a Pogacar that is comfortable in its wheel" - Lance Armstrong
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Tactics have been a big topic of debate so far in this year's Tour de France, last afternoon into Cauterets Jumbo-Visma have attempted to put in a massive blow in the competition but came up short as Tadej Pogacar took full advantage of that work.
“We're talking about Pogacar here. He is one of the best riders ever. He never gives up and always knows how to strike back. If you are Vingegaard then you shouldn't do anything," Lance Armstrong said in 'The Move'. "I really don't understand why Vingegaard lets his team ride all day long with a Pogacar that is comfortable in its wheel."
The long distance attack of Vingegaard was swiftly responded to by the Slovenian, however there were good chances that wasn't to be the case after Pogacar was dropped the day before dramatically in the Col de Marie Blanque. Jumbo-Visma pushed a hard pace all the way into the line but the Dane was unable to drop his rival, instead the opposite happened in the more explosive final climb. “There is no excuse for riding so fast with Pogacar on your wheel. Vingegaard doesn't even ask to take over once."
"Vingegaard completely relies on the information from the support vehicle and doesn't even look back at Pogacar to check how he feels and whether he is sweating, for example. If you are still in the lead, you have to make sure you do it at eighty percent. Because if someone of the caliber of Pogacar attacks, you can go with him."
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Bottom line he still have more comments here in this section then any other topic... lol
Why should he not have a platform? Regardless of his doping history he still has great insight into racing tactics and the Tour. If the requirement is that no rider who doped in cycling should have a voice in the sport, then we would pretty much be listening to the fans clap on the side of the road instead of commentary.
HIs racing tactics were honed on EPO and blood transfusions so he doesn't know what it's like to win a grand tour without the aid of drug assistance as well as aided by a drug enhanced team and tactics! He's just trying to stay somewhat relevant in his old days when he is being forgotten.
I agree with you up to a certain point and respect your opinion. I just think he should still have a voice.
I agree too, the trouble is that he has a loud mouth to go with it. That said - the folks that run this website know the power of click bait headlines.
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