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- Pogi called out Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, Vini, Ayuso and Remco to the Strade Bianche race, the sixth "monument." The first real one day race for the toughest cyclists. But they will not come, they are afraid to destroy their false images like Remco in the UAE Tour. There are certain bike races that manage to transcend the sport and always leave us with the feeling that we have just witnessed greatness. Paris-Roubaix is like that... the Tour of Flanders is like that... and Strade Bianche is like that. Some cycling analysts say Strade Bianche may be even harder than Paris-Roubaix because less cyclists finish Bianche than Roubaix... it's physically more exhausting. In 2025, Strade Bianche saw only 21 finishers out of 180 starters — a 11.7% finish rate... In the 2025 edition of Paris Roubaix, 102 riders finished out of 180 — a 56.7% finish rate !?!? So, who's got the balls?Mou-Cro-HR02-03-2026
- I wasn't comparing the two races against flat and climbing... I just gave an example of how hard Strade Bianche actually is, as a one day race. Some cycling analysts say that Ronde van Vlaanderen-Flanders might be the hardest one day race. But The Hell Of The North is the most iconic.Mou-Cro-HR02-03-2026
- You can’t compare a flat race with a climbing race like that. What you have to do is compare Strade with Liège, and Roubaix with Ronde van Brugge and then see the difference between them, to see the impact of the rougher terrain. Of course, Strade is not monument length while Liège is, and Roubaix is monument length while Brugge isn't.
Rafionain-Glas02-03-2026 - Let me clarify some things and calm down the euphoria some fools are making. According to the information I have, Pogi in Siena-Strade Bianche this weekend has reasons to fear Seixas just like Klaebo has to fears toward the Swedes in the sprint at the winter olympics. Seixas will need to take Colle Pinzuto twice in 3"50' after 150 km of hard pace... and if he makes it then there is chance they will be together on Caterina. I think that one hasn't been born yet, but maybe Seixas can convince me otherwise. I give him less than 0.1% chance for that. Trust me, Pogi the Goat is currently operating at heights that Seixas can only dream of.Mou-Cro-HR02-03-2026
- I give you 10 out of 10 for your post. A very good analysis. Most fools that comment here have poor brain cells.Mou-Cro-HR02-03-2026
- Mistermaumau...01 March 2026 at 22:54 What’s the obsession with using Strade as a reference, are you paid to promote it? What's the obsession? Looks like you know shit about cycling. Some cycling expert analysts say Strade Bianche may be even harder than Paris-Roubaix because less cyclists finish Bianche than Roubaix... it's physically more exhausting. In 2025, Strade Bianche saw only 21 finishers out of 180 starters — a 11.7% finish rate... In the 2025 edition of Paris Roubaix, 102 riders finished out of 180 — a 56.7% finish rate !?!? Capish?Mou-Cro-HR02-03-2026
- Can Paul Seixas and Tom Pidcock worry Pogi the Great? Let me clarify some things and calm the euphoria some fools are making. According to the information I have, Pogi in Siena-Strade Bianche this weekend has reasons to fear Seixas just like Klaebo has to fears toward the Swedes in the sprint at the winter olympics. Trust me, Pogi the Goat is currently operating at heights that Seixas can only dream of. Capish Rúben Silva?Mou-Cro-HR02-03-2026
- Is Wout relevant anymore? I like him but surely his days as a top contender are past.Renz02-03-2026
- I'm happy! Especially for Strade Bianche, Wout can do very well! Wout, Seixas, Tadej, del Toro, Pidcock, Van Eetvelt, ... will be a fantastic Strade Bianche edition (and the beautiful landscapes of Tuscany). One of my favorite races.
maria2024202402-03-2026 - Some say this is suspiciousRafionain-Glas02-03-2026
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