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Giro di Lombardia 2024 Preview | OŪTCOMES

Oct 11, 2024
Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin dissect the critical aspects of Il Lombardia, the last major cycling race of the season. They analyze the challenging course, highlighting Tadej Pogacar as the top contender. The duo examines betting odds, the impact of Tom Pidcock's absence, and the unpredictable factors that could sway the race. Key competitors like Hershey and Lipovic are also evaluated. Additionally, they speculate on upcoming Italian races and potential contract changes in the cycling world.
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Quick takeaways

  • Tadej Pogacar is the overwhelming favorite for the Giro di Lombardia due to his exceptional form and past successes in challenging courses.
  • The uncertain situation regarding Tom Pidcock's withdrawal raises concerns about team dynamics and athlete well-being in competitive cycling.

Deep dives

Pogacar's Dominance in Giro di Lombardia

Tadej Pogacar is regarded as the overwhelming favorite to win the Giro di Lombardia, as he has previously triumphed in this race three times and is currently in exceptional form. The unique course, stretching 255 kilometers through challenging climbs, plays to his strengths as an elite climber. Other contenders, like Remco Evenepoel, appear to lack confidence, with Evenepoel suggesting that merely finishing the race would count as a success for him. This sentiment further solidifies Pogacar's perceived advantage, given that he has consistently performed at a high level even when faced with difficulties in past races.

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