On the final stage on Sunday, Roglic still gasped during a small weakness, but was able to rely on the support of noble helper Wout Van Aert.
Vingegaard sees Pogacar ‘in his own league’
Words of resignation were also heard on the Italian Adriatic coast. “Tadej was amazing when he attacked. He was in his own league,” said Jonas Vingegaard after Pogacar’s show of power on the penultimate stage.
The young Dane finished second at Tirreno-Adriatico and already knows the feeling of not having a chance against Pogacar. At the last Tour de France, Vingegaard also finished second. “I wouldn’t say I’m unbeatable. It’s been going well so far. New challenges await in the next races”said Pogacar.
Roglic and Pogacar clash at Milan-Sanremo
According to preliminary plans, Roglic and Pogacar will meet for the first time this season in the Milan-Sanremo classic on Saturday (03/19/2022).
Fans can look forward to a show at the famous Poggio set, the last hill just before the finish. Unless Pogacar decides like that Strade Bianche to an attack 50 kilometers from the finish that simply nobody can follow.
Pogacar aims for career goal
Milan-Sanremo is one of the five monuments of cycling that Pogacar once stated as a career goal to win. He has already won the Tour of Lombardy and Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
In addition to Milan-Sanremo, Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders are still missing. Pogacar reported for the latter this year. Supposedly just to get on the cobblestone stage of the Tour de France to prepare.
Source: dpa