🗣️ "Los que disparan demasiado son inseguros y al final lo pagan". La explicación de Vingegaard a la pájara de Pogacar. #TDF2023 | #TourEurosport
Vingegaard unsurprised by Pogacar cracking: "I understood that he would explode, those who shoot too much are insecure and pay for it in the end"
CyclingThursday, 20 July 2023 at 15:30
In an exciting and hotly contested 2023 Tour de France, Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard has left a statement that illustrates the pivotal moment that all but sealed his second victory in the competition. In a statement collected by the folks at Eurosport, Vingegaard shared his impressions of his top rival Tadej Pogacar's explosion on the Col de la Loze and how that allowed him to secure his lead.
Vingegaard's strategy was clear from the start: hold off Pogacar's onslaught and wait for the right moment to counterattack. "Pogacar has been attacking me for 15 days. Because of his aggressiveness, I understood that at some point he would explode. Those who shoot too much are insecure and in the end they pay for it," the Danish cyclist told the media present at the interview.
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The rivalry between Vingegaard and Pogacar had intensified with back-to-back attacks in previous stages, such as in Cauterets-Cambasque, Puy de Dôme and Grand Colombier. These attempts by Pogacar to weaken his opponent only strengthened the determination of Vingegaard, who showed a great ability to measure his efforts and remain calm under pressure.
On the Courchevel stage, Pogacar's explosion on the dreaded Col de la Loze was the turning point for the Dane. Vingegaard managed to take advantage of his rival's moment of weakness and, in an impressive performance, put almost six minutes into the lead after Pogacar's collapse.
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- Pointless reporting. They are rivals, each tries their way to get their best result, with or without collaboration. As long as it’s all fair, why even report riders feelings about such stuff (yes I know, lack of other news). Anyone riding races will go through dozens of moments per race where they get emotional about the way someone else rides or takes advantage or doesn’t collaborate or more, it is natural, it is justified, it is NOT newsworthy!Mistermaumau17-11-2024
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leedorney16-11-2024 - Most cycling sites in English are behind a pay wall. And I assume they do not show you ads then. I also would live to see all news for free and no ads. Not sure then how they will pay all writers. Or maybe they also work for free. Just because they love cycling. That would be perfect 😀 And hope the server provider also is a huge cycling fan, so they can get that for free too. 😉
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