Tadej Pogačar was questioned about his dominance and the suspicions it has sparked earlier than Il Lombardia but in addition talked about his hopes and ambitions for his remaining race of 2024.
The UAE Crew Emirates chief is focusing on a fourth consecutive victory that will equal Fausto Coppi, who received the Italian Monument 4 consecutive instances between 1946 and 1949.
Pogačar insisted he’s not in Tour de France type however after taking a break after his third yellow victory and lacking the Olympics, he appears the strongest and freshest rider within the peloton. He dominated the Giro d’Italia and Tour de France and kicked off his season with an 80km solo assault at Strade Bianche. Now he desires to carry down the curtain on the yr with the twenty fifth win of the season.
“I’ve stopped counting the victories. I simply drift, with the second, from race to race. I am making an attempt to have time with the workforce,” Pogačar insisted on Friday afternoon after extending his remaining coaching trip within the Bergamo hills.
“These are good races and I’ve good condition. I am feeling good on the bike, so why not preserve racing till I can? With the world champion’s jersey, I can take pleasure in these races much more. I am prepared to offer it my all one final time, to go full fuel.”
Pogačar refuted a suggestion that it might be a much bigger shock if he did not win Il Lombardia.
“In biking, it is by no means straightforward to win, so I might by no means be stunned if I do not win,” he stated modestly.
“The primary factor for me is to benefit from the race, so I hope for good climate. It isn’t the tip of the world, if I get a nasty outcome, or even when I do not end.”
Remco Evenepoel seems to be Pogačar’s greatest rival however has admitted he’s operating out of vitality after an extended, onerous and profitable season. Primož Roglic, like plenty of others, has already ended his season, Tom Pidcock is a late and shock non-starter after apparently being deselected by Ineos Grenadiers.
Different riders appear resigned to preventing for the rostrum spots alongside Pogačar.
“This week was perhaps not the best for him however if you happen to’re not mentally ready for the tip of the season and to race depressing climate, it is onerous,” Pogačar stated of Evenepoel.
“I feel Il Lombardia is completely different. He is mentally prepared for the large one, so I feel he’ll give it go.”
