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I think you’re the only person saying that.
I'd agree with andyp but I don't want to pollute this thread with arguments about doping allegations. There's little point. There's probably a whole bunch of others that feel similarly. Create a separate TdF 2021 Doping? thread and go teeter on the edge of libel there.
Comparing times up Strava segments is also quite pointless, as others have said the weather might have been different, it might have been a different stage in the race, etc. In previous years challengers might have been riding together in the same group so no need to go full gas. This situation was quite unique, it was a perfect situation for Pog to put the hammer down and gain a shed load of time on his rivals.
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This is the place to discuss and share information on the TdF and the performances of riders at the race – especially the leader.
No one wants to compare times up climbs. Sadly that’s the only (blunt) data that’s available right now, but, I must say, it doesn’t support your position.
You should probably tune out of a lot of the commentary and reporting from yesterday, too. Reputable sources are including metaphors for insurance purposes.
I hope I’m speaking for the majority by saying that people want Pog, and other recent performances, to be evidence of a new era of training and talent. I don’t think anyone is trying to disprove the performances; I think the desire is to prove them, rather than just watch them.
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I don't think it's libellous to suggest Pog's performance yesterday was extraordinary. Indeed, to say he rode away from the field in the same way as Armstrong did is probably fair and factual comment.
Of course, there is also an innuendo there, and I take the point that this is all speculation, innocent until proven guilty etc, so fair enough. But I actually think a bit of scepticism is healthy for the sport. More cynicism would have helped about 20 years ago.
EDIT @snoops puts it very well.
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I think you’re the only person saying that.
Most people are asking questions and looking to justify his performance somehow, which is a valid exercise after riding away from the field.
Full power data from the stage would go someway to proving if it was a ‘superhuman’ effort or he’s still operating at close to 100% and the field is fatigued.