Bradley Wiggins: "Pogacar is very similar to the 2012 Froome"

Bradley Wigginscommentator for Eurosport, gave an interview to several media outlets around the world where he analyzed how he sees the upcoming Tour de France. The Briton made an analysis of the route, the favorites and even comparisons to the cycling of his time.

Wiggins thinks the early stages will be important. “I think, things could have happened in the early days of the Tourlike coming to the UK in 2014. I think there will be a lot of people ”, he stressed about the start in Denmark.

The Briton featured a particular stage in the opening of the week. “We have a start in Denmark and then a fifth stage, the cobblestones. The first week will be brutal. Everyone is nervous. But I think the cobblestone scenario, like in the past, other than when it rained in 2014 and caused real casualties, can be pretty anti-climax. “

Wiggins tried to read about which men not among the favorites in principle would compete on the Tour. “It may be Ben O’Connor, but it’s very difficult. I would say Geraint Thomas is probably an underdog. With the greatest respect for Geraint, he is now 36 years old and coming back from a couple of injuries, so maybe there is an element of challenge given his status in the team as a leader in recent years with Carapaz and Egan Bernal. “.

‘Sir Bradley’ stressed that he did not believe it was possible to compare Pogacar with one of the cyclists of his time. But, if I have to …It’s very similar to what Chris Froome did in 2012, in terms of its acceleration in mountains and its speed in them. Froome in 2012, 2013, 2014, to 2016, he was very strong in both long and short climbs. Then, of course, Vincenzo Nibali, who was on the podium that year. “

About Pogacar’s great rivals, the cyclists of Jumbo-Visma, the British spoke as well. “I think Roglic will be the clear leader and Vindegaard will accept him because of his respect for him and because of the way he is ”, he pointed out.