Tadej Pogačar’s presence in the Tour of Flanders elevates the race dynamics as he enters with a remarkable reputation and a history of bold tactics. Having won the Tour of Flanders in just his second attempt, he joins the elite ranks of legends like Merckx and Bobet. His main rivals, while showing promise in earlier races, face the challenge of competing against Pogačar's aggressive approach. He emphasizes the importance of attacking early, citing the lengthy race distance as an opportunity to secure victory rather than waiting for sprints.
Ever since he's come to brandish his skills as a cobbled racer, Pogačar has proved that his name deserves to sit alongside the likes of Merckx and Bernard Hinault in the all-time list of 'complete' cycling greats.
Pogačar's philosophy around the way races should be taken on - from the front and with attacking as his chosen weapon - is a key part of his strategy.
We have a 250 kilometres-long race, why should I wait for sprint when you have 250km of opportunities and chances to go for the victory?
Long-range attacks, short-range attacks, you see basically everything in this cycling now, and it's how it should be.
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