Yeah Roglic sits 3m+ in GC.. I can only see the gap getting bigger after this.. Not aggressive enough.. JV chances increases with J. Almeida withdrawal yesterday..

Adam Yates, Narvaez and Wellens - all are good climber, but J.Almeida is the best among them I think. In the previous stages, its always J.Almeida as the last domestique before Pogi take over.

For Visma, still got Kuss, Benoot, S. Yates & Jorgensen. Even WVA can be used as super domestique, or satellite rider. So Visma can strategize more..
But all depends on Pogi himself, whether he crack or not

See today stage first. If Pogi extend his lead more today then GG..

Yaa, more happening Tapi after last stage, Ben Healy no chance already joining breakaway.. will be marked after this

In season 3 Unchained, got story about this. Remco was the captain on Belgium under 15 iinm.

Highly likely. I think both Pogi & Jonas confident enough to take time in the later mountain stages. I think today Ben Healy will keep yellow, but after tmrw, Pogi will take back.

Also noticed in stage 10, even when Remco attack, UAE did not follow. UAE only follow if Jonas attack.

Today is stage 11 of TDF. Flat stage before another mountain stage tomorrow. My bet is on Bini from Intermarche.. 2024 green jersey winner. For this year tour, still haven't produce anything yet thus far though..

From what I see, nothing serious. Only skin cut.. Peloton also sits up & wait.. All is well

Here comes the Pyrenees! Stage 12 of TDF with mountain top finish, Hautacam. I think massive GC shake up will happen.

I remember in TDF 2022, this is where Jonas & WVA drops Pogi. For today stage, Visma will probably used the same tactics? Placing WVA or Campy into the breakaway.

Hopeful for explosive race today

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Visma can call GG already. Focus for 2nd place.. Jonas already 3m++ on GC.. Pogi can just piggyback until Paris.. Wonder if they will change tactic after this..

Also sad to see yellow jersey dropped so early with 13m++ shipped..

Wah long time ago already. Now he do a cycling podcast.. Focuses on cycling. Quite good

TDF Stage 18 Col De La Loze:

Man.. What else can Jonas do more to gain time on Pogi Even on yesterday queen stage, Col De La Loze, Jonas attacked multiple times but still Pogi glued to to the wheel. I Believe few years back, Jonas is the favorite in the very long mountain stages, but now, seems like Pogi already surpassed Jonas.

I remember few years back, the Pogi "Im gone, Im dead moment''. This year, no chance. Pogi got his revenge. Look composed to the finish. I think he can even catch Ben if he wanted to, but decided to play safe & defend the yellow jersey. BTW, hats off to Ben O Connor. What a stage to win!

On previous stage 16, Mont Ventoux, also Jonas attacked multiple times but still.. Pogi glued to the wheel. Just waiting for the right moment & boom nuclear attack leaving everyone else in the dust. This kind of attack that Pogi did, no one in the world can respond straight away. Even Jonas have to just let go & pace himself.

Before MVDP abondon, I looked forward to stage 21, where this year final stage will feature a cobble road. But since MVDP no longer in the race, Pogi might even won the final stage & gain more time. Maybe WVA can challenge here?

For today, stage 19. The last mountain stage, La Plagne. I think this is the last stage for GC riders to try something. Make or break stage.
What do you guys think? Same script? Breakaway to win the stage? I go for breakaway since there are still teams yet to win stages, I think they will give it a go.

Mohoric, rarely seen him in the year TDF, not involved in a lot of breakaway. Maybe got assigned other role? Still remember his iconic interview though

My other takes.....
- no other team/rider beside Visma putting a good challenge. So just 2 teams in the game.
Pogi & Jonas can be considered semi-alien already, while others are just normal human beings. Gap from Jonas to Lipowitz is huge
- good sharing of Stage win with other team-so other sponsors and team also get a share of joy.
- Sprint finish not as offensive this year.....
Milan wins easily. Last year green jersey, Bini not even challenging. Other sprinter as well
- Wout still a beast during his good day.
As predicted, without MVDP, Wout is still the fav for classic type race. BTW what an attack from Wout to distance Tadej. Not many can do that
- Remco... big let down, is it falling sick, or other reasons?
On his last interview, no definitive answer. There has been a few grand tour that he abandon so far. Maybe mind issues rather that physical?
- MVDP- againt half way good bye....
- Ineos got a 2 stage win this year- i think last year almost wipe out. This doing not good for Pina being the most exclusive bike

so- 4 weeks back then we do La Vuelta.
Jonas says he gonna ride? man.... can he recover in time?
I do hope Jonas to ride the Vuelta. He only race participate in a few races this year..

This post has been edited by buffon11: Jul 29 2025, 05:49 PM