While some give him the desire to attempt the Giro-Tour-Vuelta triple, Tadej Pogacar seems capable of achieving this feat. Provided that …
There’s not much doubt about that. When we talk about the ultimate challenge of winning the three Grand Tours in the same year, it is difficult to go beyond Tadej Pogacar. “If there’s anyone who can give it a try, it’s him. I don’t see any others.”said Marc Madiot on Sunday on RMC.
In fact, before knowing if Tadej Pogacar is capable of taking on the Giro, the Tour and the Vuelta in quick succession, the world champion must already want to try it. For Madiot, it is possible.
“When we look at his progress, and we are interested in what he says in his interviews, we know that Milan-San Remo and Paris-Roubaix are as important to him as winning a fifth Tour de France. He is a runner who needs to stimulate himself with new things”believes the manager of Groupama-FDJ.
Pogacar? “The ultimate thing that could totally stimulate him is…”
“Let’s imagine that he achieves it (winning Paris-Roubaix and Milan-San Remo) in the next two years. The Monuments file would be closed and he would then be 29 years old. The ultimate thing that could totally stimulate him is to string together the three major Tours and win them. Even Eddy Merckx didn’t realize it. He could build his season by aiming for this hat-trick. I think he needs to get out of boredom.”summarizes Madiot.
It is clear that Tadej Pogacar is a runner who loves a challenge. But to win the three Grand Tours in the same year, you must already compete in them and prepare for them. This represents multiple days of racing, and adapted training courses. Is he ready for this priesthood? Jérôme Pineau doubts it.
“He says he has difficulty being away from his house and his partner for a long time, recalls the former runner.He wants a real life as a man and a family. It would require too many sacrifices. It’s technically possible, but is it based on faith and desire? »
