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RidesHills
Not the first time to notice just how differently Pogačar treats del Toro than he has treated any of his other young allies. Ayuso? Almeida? They’ve never gotten this level of support from him. It seems del Toro is the anointed successor.22:05
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RidesHills
The man has always given a charming interview, and he continues here. He doesn’t disrespect anyone, praises every place he goes and every win, refuses to talk badly of past teams, and keeps a positive tone toward everyone. Plus he sees del Toro as his successor (did he ever say the same about Ayuso, Almeida, Yates? Don’t think so). Let’s hope he keeps this going during the Tour - we know from last year that when his tone shifts maybe he’s hurt. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen.03-07-2026 12:25
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RidesHills
A moment of silliness: Perhaps after Pogačar has won 6 Tours (or 7), 6x Lombardia, 4x Flanders, Roubaix, the Vuelta, and a few more Liege, meaning that he’s on the top of as many lists as possible, he will take a small breather, bulk up, and become a sprinter. It’s the only thing he hasn’t mastered completely yet.01-07-2026 14:31
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RidesHills
When people talk about a slightly stressed Pogačar at the end of last year’s tour, should we not also be reminded that he was injured and hid it well enough to survive? This is not the undisciplined youth of 2022, this man is a machine. If he wins the Tour (he will, barring major injury), does he do the Vuelta and Worlds and Lombardia? Or leave out the Vuelta?30-06-2026 17:01
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RidesHills
*you’re30-06-2026 14:07
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RidesHills
Remco has ended up second many times, going solo and using his aerodynamics, but somehow that hasn’t worked for him. Would it ever work in the future? I don’t see how.27-06-2026 23:15
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RidesHills
And the difference between del Toro and Ayuso is ever more clear. Not just in performance but in character within the team. Fascinating.14-06-2026 19:09
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RidesHills
What a season for del Toro! Last year he was still doing the .1 and .Pro races, and this season he’s all World Tour level with three major GC races to his name. UAE, Tirreno-Adriatico, and now Auverge-Thône-Alpes?! That’s a crazy good collection of wins. He is actually delivering on the promise of his youth - what a shame that Seixas crashed hard, though I continue to admire his maturity and owning the mistake. But del Toro owns this race, two great wins. Congrats also to Tuckwell and Ayuso, really solid rides to end on the podium. What a great weekend this has been.14-06-2026 17:12
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RidesHills
It is a brutal sport. I hope the best happens and he arrives at the Tour in the shape he wants. Me, I want a good show, let’s hope it happens!14-06-2026 15:24
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RidesHills
Won Strade Bianchi after a pretty dumb crash in a corner, won Milan-San Remo after a pretty hard crash, won his first Strade Bianchi after that insane crash shown when the broadcast started, the one with Alaphilippe leaping (yes I meant to say that) away from the tumbling riders — Pogačar crashes as often as anyone else. It’s just that it (so far) doesn’t seem to stop him14-06-2026 01:01