The classics are far from over, but cycling fans are already anxiously awaiting what the Giro, Tour and Vuelta will bring. Alberto Contador (41) also peeked into his Velofollies crystal ball. “Remco Evenepoel? Experience and your team are also important in the Tour,” the Spaniard told Karl Vannieuwkerke.
Tadej Pogacar will appear as the favorite at the start of the Giro in May, as Alberto Contador knows only too well.
“He can do something special in a Grand Tour and in the Giro you can use different strategies or tactics. The climbs are different than in the Tour,” says the Spaniard, former winner of the 3 Grand Tours.
Subsequently Pogacar also wants to fight for the yellow jersey at the Tour de France. “The combination with the Giro might not be the best preparation, but it shouldn’t be a big deal either.”
“He doesn’t ride much for the Giro, he can rest a bit after and he can be ready for the Tour. But I admit it: if one name has to be mentioned for the Tour, it’s Jonas Vingegaard.”
The combination with the Giro may not be the best preparation, but it shouldn’t be a big problem either.
Alberto Contador on Tadej Pogacar’s double Giro-Tour
Alberto Contador does not mention Remco Evenepoel himself. “Experience and the team are also important in the Tour,” says the Spaniard when asked about the possible Belgian contribution.
“UAE and Visma-Lease a Bike are currently stronger. Remco will definitely put on a show. And if they can’t win this year, they will compete in the future.”
As a Spaniard, Contador’s heart naturally also beats for the Vuelta. “The level will be excellent. Maybe Primoz Roglic will go for his fourth overall victory and maybe Vingegaard will participate again.”
After that Contador puts on his brave shoes with a broad smile. “If Pogacar wins the Giro and then the Tour, he will aim for the Vuelta triple,” he said with a pinch of salt.
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2024-01-21 07:32:00
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