General Race Thread 2026 spoilers

EagererBeaver · 21-03-2026 06:12PM

Ah it's absolutely in the discussion. Think everyone would have fancied Pidcock but in hindsight he probably completely emptied the tank to stay with Pogi's attacks on both the Cipressa and Poggio. I'm sure he'll think he could have won it but that's equally up there with his best performances.

Mefistofelino · 21-03-2026 06:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124330288#Comment_124330288

Van Aert looked a little disappointed on the podium but also seemed relieved that he's back performing at top level again. Pidcock had a face like thunder on him.

breezy1985 · 21-03-2026 06:21PM

I hope Pog does win Roubaix but I hope he has to wait years to do it. Like Valverde and the Worlds except better because Pog isn't a c_nt.

EagererBeaver · 22-03-2026 01:07PM

Thoughts on Pogacar saying he's never coming back to MSR? I mean, he really could have been joking and, knowing he can win it, doesn't strike me as the sort of guy to just leave it, but equally could easily understand if his thought process was "mission complete" in relation to it.

retalivity · 22-03-2026 02:58PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124331972#Comment_124331972

if he doesnt win P-R this year, could see him focusing on solely that for Spring next year, and doing more of the cobbled belgian/french races that are on at same time as MSR - Denain, Gent-Wevelgem, DVV, etc., as prep

mandartin · 22-03-2026 10:03PM

Anyone know what's up with Archie Ryan? Still no sign of him on any startlists :-(

retalivity · 23-03-2026 06:26PM

I see Bennett started Catalunya today, Rafferty too for EF. Did not realise Sam was down for this at all, must have been a late addition. Only one real sprint stage and its after a lumpy day…

dahat · 24-03-2026 08:48AM

Looking at yesterdays stage which was a brilliant watch last 20km i really hope Remco takes in San Remo next year, no reason for him to fear the race at all.

TheBlaaMan · 24-03-2026 03:31PM

Does anyone know if you can get odds on Pogi winning all five monuments in the same year……..? 🤔

ILikeBoats · 24-03-2026 05:24PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124337300#Comment_124337300

Couldn't even get odds for him for MSR on Saturday

retalivity · 24-03-2026 05:25PM

He's currently listed at 2/7 for RVV & 2/1 for P-R, no odds for LBL and presumably would be well under evens for Il Lombardia too.

Before MSR, i'd guess 20/1 or slightly under. Now its probably 10/1 or less.

fat bloke · 28-03-2026 06:29PM

Anyone watching volta de Catalunya? What the fcuk is up with Vingegaard's torso? Looks like he's wearing a bullet proof vest or something under his jersey? It's way out of proportion with his body and that of everyone else around him.

Is it of those new MotoGP style airbags or something??

De Bhál · 29-03-2026 03:08PM

just tuned in to Flanders, where's Pogacar?

De Bhál · 29-03-2026 03:15PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124349036#Comment_124349036

scratch that, this is Gent Wevelgem.

renamed as in Flanders Fields

Raymzor · 29-03-2026 11:03PM

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Raymzor · 29-03-2026 11:07PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124347675#Comment_124347675

Re Jonas @fat bloke , nothing showing up on any search I did. Photos from Paris-Nice showed similar “under jacket”. If it’s not an airbag could it be a back support following crash in January?