You don’t need to invite 20 teams to a race, just bring Movistar and they’ll race each other! 😂

@guines2891

24 күн бұрын

I was laughing my ass off with them.Very "entertaining" 🤭

Pellizzari is the youngest rider of this year’s Giro at just 20 years old, so I’m pretty sure finishing the stage 2nd to Pogacar and being gifted his glasses and jersey is probably the most monumental thing to happen in his young career.

@oliverlennard

25 күн бұрын

I think winning the stage would’ve been a lot better. Pogacar and uae have no reason to do that with a 7 min gap. 🐽 I hope he pays for it in the tour.

@jaspermeinema4830

25 күн бұрын

Blame Movistar for this Pogačar win

@oliverlennard

25 күн бұрын

@@jaspermeinema4830 haha I don’t think they even know what they are doing most of the time.

@jaspermeinema4830

25 күн бұрын

@@oliverlennard some want to win stages or grand tours, some want a CH mention in the podcast..

@marylandflyer5670

25 күн бұрын

No stage win gifts. Agree Movistar allowed UAE to coast. Pogi not working hard - like a training ride.

Later on Pogačar said for Slovenian national TV, that Pelizzari asked him for sunglasses for his little brother. Than he handed over the glasses and also pink t jersey.

@MrBradfordchild

25 күн бұрын

Lots of people on here imbibing the Pogi Kool-Aid. I'm not.

Tadej is teaching us some lessons every day, not only about physical capabilities but also about being a great human being. makes the sport even more interesting.

A funny moment too when Pellazari looked back and saw Pogi on his wheel and just started to almost laugh and shake his head, the Pink jersey appears outta nowhere

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

Who’s that. Oh it’s Pogi. Game over. 😂🦋👊

The jersey gifting is a truly classy patron move.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

👊🦋

@leduch

25 күн бұрын

i would have refuse it ,and the sh*ty glasses to !

@plinzaplin

25 күн бұрын

@@leduchhe asked for the glasses

@miguelteixeira4134

25 күн бұрын

​@@leduch such edgelord you are...

Class move by Tadej Pogacar giving away his stage winning jersey.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

👊🦋

@EMC2Scotia

25 күн бұрын

The rider he gave it to is a very talented up and coming rider, if you check him out on PCS. He might be swapping jerseys himself one day!

@oliverlennard

25 күн бұрын

Class move would’ve been allowing the other rider to win.

@raskolnikov1242

25 күн бұрын

The second must hate him now.

@intothewoods900

25 күн бұрын

@@oliverlennard no, that would've been a stupid move. It's a race, not a charity event.

THATS why Tadej Pogačar is so loved. He is a human being of the highest order. Kindness and empathy are not qualities he has to think about, they are in his nature, his genes, his sole. He has changed what it means to be a cyclist, forever. Thanks Chris!

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

👊🦋

@intothewoods900

25 күн бұрын

that's why it pisses me off so much when people compare him to Armstrong. As human beings, they couldn't be more different!

@oliverlennard

25 күн бұрын

@@intothewoods900 pretty similar actually. Pogacar is just more worried about what people think of him. He’s got 7 mins and multiple stage wins but he can’t let a rider win his first grand tour stage after an impressive ride. Uae are acting like pigs.

saw another clip of Pellazari very emotional with his pink jersey afterwards.. it really did mean a lot to him

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

That was cool moment. 👊🦋

@craighamley3669

25 күн бұрын

I saw that too - I'm glad I didn't turn off Max as soon as possible like I usually do... I generally try to avoid the post-race commentary on Max, because after the awesome breakdowns of the race on this channel I can't stand theirs (Orla's costumes are kind of a kick sometimes tho - she's like the Cippollini of the crew)!

@KeithNorris17

25 күн бұрын

Orla is great. Luke Row is very likable. Adam is a dork

@intothewoods900

25 күн бұрын

@@craighamley3669I envy all of you who can still watch the Breakaway, it's unavailable now in Slovenia😞

@bradford_shaun_murray

25 күн бұрын

It's not the only emotion, this guy wanted his uber eats tip 16:04/16:15

Pogi is first class for handing over the jersey. That kid poured his heart and soul into today’s ride and, aside from Pogi, hammered the rest of group. He had a very respectable finish. Pro cycling has evolved over the years and it’s good to see especially with all the garbage in other pro sports.

Pogacar is my favorite rider by far and why I watch Giro at all, what an amazing rider and class act to boot! Best wishes to Pogacar, can't wait to see him win TOF this year.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

👊🦋🤞

@louisvanderwalt716

25 күн бұрын

The TDF will be a total different story He will be against better riders and he will need a super strong team with him or he will not make it There is no way he will be able to ride the same way as he did in the Giro

@intothewoods900

25 күн бұрын

@@louisvanderwalt716That's fine, let's enjoy the show! 🎉

@louisvanderwalt716

25 күн бұрын

@@intothewoods900 agree 👍

Thanks for the quality analysis, no matter how long it takes to post it.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

👊🦋

@tomgloria8778

25 күн бұрын

Super job Chris. Your commentary is above all the rest! 🎉

In Stage 15, Pog closed a gap of 3 minutes in around 12 km. Today he closed a gap of 30 seconds in about 1.5 km. You may not realise how fast he going if the camera is focussed only on him. It's when it shows him zooming past others who are rocking from side to side with the effort, while he maintains that serene face and hardly any body movement that you realise the amount of power he is putting into the pedals.

The Pink Umbrella 🌂 😂

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

That was a lot of pink. 😜🦋👊

Super-classy move by Pogačar, and a cute count-to-five victory celebration. No wonder we all love him! It didn't have the cool factor of Museeuw's 10-count though - even if Johan isn't quite so lovable.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

😂🦋👊

@jaspermeinema4830

25 күн бұрын

Should never have been given the win in PR when flatted..twice. A disgrace to that Monument

"There's no way you can go over the climb". Andy Hampsten: "Hold my beer".

Be honest my eyes welled up when I saw pogi gave his jersey away and a big embrace just amazing ❤

Chris ... Agree ... Pogi is pure class by giving the race winning pink jersey!

@user-cx2bk6pm2f

25 күн бұрын

Doubly so. Pogi offered the stage to teammate Rafal Majka, but Rafal said he didn't have the legs you take it.

@newttella1043

25 күн бұрын

What a souvenir?! For sure a cherished moment.

@recrevs963

25 күн бұрын

its all cool,. my problem with the whole thing is you are somewhat close in age and you are supposed to be his rival, instead you're acting as a fan. Maybe it explains what ambitions has that young man.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

👊🦋

@xaosects

25 күн бұрын

@@recrevs963 There are times when you come across competitors who are in a league far beyond you. Despite giving 110% to defeat them, you lose, and there is nothing wrong with admiring their class, prowess and excellence. Such humility may in fact pave the road to your own future success!

Hey Chris … have you ever agreed with a single thing Adam Blythe has uttered? Seems like he is the GC winner of your knucklehead tour

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

Almost nothing tactically that’s for sure. When he said today that he thought the whole race should be canceled. I thought, did he really just say that. 😂🦋👊

@johanf9279

25 күн бұрын

Well, cancelling a stage is wrong take.

If the Eurosport commentators are right, 5 Giro stage wins was last done by Eddie Merckx in 1973.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

🔥🦋👊

@alessandrobardini6885

25 күн бұрын

Not the same kind of stages, but Petacchi won 9 in 2004

@user-cx2bk6pm2f

25 күн бұрын

@@alessandrobardini6885 Should we count Petacchi? Twice accused of doping, both resulting in bans. Lifetime average finish of about 100th place in Grand Tours... then one year he busts out with 9 stage wins. Idk...

I did see in one of his interviews, TP saying they didn't want to go for the stage 'but Movistar were chasing, so...'. As knuckleheads go, Movistar are the most entertaining, purely for the utter confusion going on with the tactics at times. Considering the experience in the Movistar team car, it's a bit odd.

It looked like Movistar had a plan to use Nairo to launch Rubio to Sanchez as a stepping stone but when the time came, Rubio didn't have the legs.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

Yep. I agree that was their plan but it was a bad plan. Better to stop pulling and let the peloton slow, the attacks start, Rubio gets lucky and slips away, Pelayo waits, Rubio gains some time. The way Movistar did the tactics Rubio would need to be the best climber, which he is not. When you are not the best climber you want the pace to slow and then you need some tactical luck. 🤔🦋👊🍀

Pogi is just amazing at this Giro. Pure class too. We need more classy riders like him .

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

👊🦋

I love JA’s bulldog mentality - he has guts and courage

No comments about how riders were dressed for the miserable weather today. Some w/tights, some w/knee warmers, some w/long sleeves, and TP in just a short sleeve jersey (maybe when it's pink it's warmer?). I'm wondering why such a variety of kit?

@veganpotterthevegan

25 күн бұрын

Pretty simple, everyone tolerates weather differently. And it's not like it was ultra cold.

@recrevs963

25 күн бұрын

i saw rubber gloves as well. pogi went sleeveless and gloveless at the end there... but i think another Ineos dude did the same for the finish.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

Pogi was covered up until the climb neared. 👊🦋

The moment I realised that Movistar were going to control the break, rather than get in it, I knew there could be only one possible winner. UAE probably would have let the break go, but as it happened had to do virtually nothing to set up the win for Pog.

Excellent as usual Chris!!

I was not a huge fan of Tadej prior to this year. I just thought he was not very mature and not at all very respectful of other riders. But I've seen a difference in him this year. His interviews are so much better and what he did today shows his level of maturity and respect for the other riders as well. I think if they were a bit closer to the line he may have gifted the stage today. I think Tadej made the right choice today and gave a nice gift anyway.

@johanf9279

25 күн бұрын

He has always been nice.

Great vid CHris and great ending story about the jersey gift. Watching this stage made me reminisce and recall the 1988 Giro where Hampsten showed us how tough a competitor he really was. That is still the hardest grand tour from a weather standpoint that I can recall. Of course it looked unsafe for the riders and by today's standards, possibly considered a form of torture.

Home skillets cracked me up,so old school and just another reason why I love Chris and his astute commentary!!!

Great analysis Chris! It was spectacular knuckleheads parade from Movistar as they gave Pogi another stage win.😎🌧

As usual, well worth the wait! Thx again for all yr efforts, Chris and Garret!🙏 A real feel good ending to what must've been a VERY hard day for the riders, too: that's GREAT to see!!!😊

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

👊🦋🙏

Great show Chris, love it man! Go Pogi!

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

👊🦋

Movistar's attempt to transfix the peloton with their cunning plan backfires when they baffle their own riders 😉

@kenhalal375

25 күн бұрын

Cat III racing at it's finest

Thank you Chris. I’ve learned more from you in just this season than anywhere else in my life about racing. Amazing job, much gratitude.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

Thanks 👊🦋🙏

Great wrap up. I am several stages behind on Max. Today was my day to watch the National Championships.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

Have fun catching up. Enjoy 👊🦋

I can’t believe it… an ideal stage to call a bunch of guys knuckleheads and Chris does not use this word even once. Getting worried about you 🤣😜

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

😂🦋👊

Actually Giulio Pellizzari is second overall to Pogi's young apprentice Isaac Del Toro in Tour I'Avenir last year.

I was just happy to see them all make it through this stage safely.

So we got G suffering along. Pog laughing all the way coz movistar set him up beautifully. And Martinez/o connor dangling 🎉🎉🎉

Thank you 😊

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

👊🦋🙏

Haha. Too late for East Coast? Hello from East of Europe. Only once I saw your video before going to bed, but for me is not about the results of the race, is about the tactics and the reason why a team/ rider is doing something. Chris thank you for every video, is a master class.

@Chris Horner--Hope you enjoyed this stage from you Chesterfield!

When fans sees the legend of the sports as Coppi-Bartali feud the entire Italian tifosi, Cannibal Merckx gets all the win from his rivals, Anquetil-Poulidor battle, Hinault menacing his rivals and even his teammate LeMond, Big Indurain trying to be Elvis Presley to the crowd, confident Lance fighting media all the way to his 7, Contador quiet character but there is magma approaching to explode any time, Froome getting masseur from his deluxe teammates, Vingegaard calm and calculated efforts but Pogi is just darling of the crowd, the fans loved him so much that even his opposite teams admitted has admirations and jealousy.

Your thumbnail cover thing is fun today 💕🚴‍♀️☔

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

GoBears 👊🦋

Think the podium positions will be as they are now. I still think there will be a few twists for 2nd & 3rd. Great video Team Horner and that was class from Pogi post stage.

Love the insight as always. I was sitting on the chesterfield watching the stage and all I could think was typical Movistar going full gas and getting nothing to show. I was waiting to see how many times you would call them knuckleheads but you know this sport way better than I. One rules question I have not ever riding in a peloton. I noticed in the valley that Alaphillipe took off his rain gear and handed it not to the Soudal team car but a different team car. (One of the Italian teams who isn’t a uci world tour team but I can’t remember which one.) is there a rule preventing a rider from handing stuff to or taking from an opposing team car? In any case great to see him back, and I don’t know if Soudal will have him helping Evenpoel in the TDF, but I hope the French Olympic team brings him, because that course looks perfect for a guy like him. It’s a shame they didn’t bring him to Tokyo three years ago.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

No rule. You can hand clothing to which ever car you like. Kolmeta and QS probably had an understanding to watch over each of the riders if the car was not near by. They can also hand up food and water. 👊🦋

@richmartin1427

25 күн бұрын

@@ChrisHornerCycling thanks for the clarification. I know there are lots of things teams get fined for so I was curious about this. You learn something new every day.

Class act Tadej Pogacar!

"sitting on the Chesterfield, texting with my homies" - ha, very good, I'll have to use that.. :D !!!

Tadej doesn’t appear to be close to the limit, more like a comfortable training ride. UAE continues to impress the way they protect and position Pogi. Very class gesture giving his jersey to second place rider

2 questions: 1) Is Pellizzari ever going to wash that jersey? 2) Should Ineos make its primary goal of winning the White jersey for Arensman over cat-killer Tiberi, or should they support Thomas's regaining 2nd place? In other words, when the crunch comes, should Thomas do a Majka for Arensman, or should Arensman do a Majka for Thomas?

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

1. He should wash it. I kept all of my TdF stages from each day unwashed one year. It’s was pretty when I got home. 😂. But I can still say that I have stage 17 of the 2006 TdF jersey (2 really because I have a washed one from Robbie McEwen that is a green one) that has France dirt and sweat on it. But, it still wasn’t pretty when I opened the bag. 😂. 2. Is a bit harder because G has to be 100% truthful here. If he was having a bad day then Arensman should stay with him because 2nd or 3rd is better than white. But if G feels as though his form is dropping then it’s better to have Arensman go for 3rd. Difficult to know for G which he is feeling though with just one bad day unless the legs are really hurting him. G looked really tired in his interview after the stage which is not a good sign. 🤔🦋👊

That was a great gesture by Pogacar.

Movistar on Movistar crime.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

Exactly. Love it 😂🦋👊

Kudos to Pellizari for fighting off Danny Martinez on the line. Great from the youngster!

Jealous. Those glasses are 🔥

Hey Chris. Do you think when Alaphilippe pulled the last pull before cracking in the break, that was a last chance effort to try and propel the breakaway to victory? Do you think he pulled knowing he would crack to try and give his break away mates a better shot?

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

100% he knew he was cracking and did it to help the other riders. I meant to talk about that but sadly there was not enough time. 🥲🦋👊

There is rumours swirling that TP was paid to attend the Giro by the organisers. I would love to know how that works in terms of the UAE riders. Does TP put 50% of his fee into a rider's pool along with race prize money? I know it's a question that has an open answer. In terms of managing a team and the riders within it I find it fascinating. On another note Wout WA wears a Red Bull helmet, Red Bull lead sponsor of Bora next year....? Just saying....It is another illustration of how difficult it must be to manage a team of individuals for a collective goal.

Every time while i was watching pogi's commentary, i got to know how he is a nice and gentle guy :) someday i want to get his jersey too, but it doesn't need to be pink 😂😂

Man, with all this guys fighting for the stage, UAE had done so little work a still "effortlessly" (in comparison with other teams) won the stage, I didnt see that comming, I swear I was cheering for Julian till I see the profile of the final climb. as always thanks chris and garret for the exelent work, remember to use THE CODE! hahahaha

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

Hehehe. 👊🦋

Another excellent episode!. You are the best. This show should be a segment on a major sports network and you should be getting PPPPPPPAID!!! your insight is always money. Thanks Chris

They were thinking $$$$$ from the depart town hosting fee.

@CFCMahomet

25 күн бұрын

Yes, the decision by the organizers was all about the organizers, not the riders. The real issue for me is that the CPA really has no power to truly advocate for riders.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

Exactly 💵🤔🦋😱

@feedbackzaloop

25 күн бұрын

@@CFCMahomet advocating takes time and produces concerns and directives, not decisions. Especially when you are a union based in Italy and lead by shoemaker.

In time we never know, Paliazarri might be returning a Jersey to Poggy in time, He could become the next cycling sensation

i just love your commentary!!!!!!

I did not realise pogocar had jersey only, no armwarmers etc like all the others

I assume the trophy for a giro stage is a story to tell for a lifetime too I'd take that any day over some gift

Pog almost nose breathing his way to a victory

Chris, we talked about it, Movistar tactics are a mystery, is as if all ride for themselves!

Pogacar is classy - and to think they were complaining in the first few stages that UAE was being greedy...

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

😎🦋👊

The man is a machine on the bike no doubt, like an AI version of what the 'humble giant' should be. He's there to win, all the rest is a facade. I've been in showbiz for many years; I recognise phoney when I see it. I'm looking forward to seeing Jonas beat him in France.

Chris, I'm curious, do the Giro organizers print the race leaders jersey's or the teams. Seems like a quick turnover with sizing and sponsors, etc. Might be a good story session between Tours.

@veganpotterthevegan

25 күн бұрын

The apparel sponsor of the event is in charge of the jerseys. The podium jersey is really just ceremonial and not the sublimated kit they race in.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

Right after the race the organizers have a press that will print the jersey right behind the podium with the team logo on the center of the jersey. They keep stickers for every team and jerseys in all size (if you are lucky;). 👊🦋

I want to believe in Allaphillipe!

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

We all do. 😂🦋👊🤞

Yep

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

Yep podium. 👊🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋

Hey Chris, what about the glove situation for the riders? Most started out with them on but towards the end, damn few. Did the cars run out or not able to distribute fresh ones?

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

It got warmer out. The cars have plenty. Normally anyways. Me, I packed my own and always had plenty for me and probably two other teammates. 😂🦋👊

Pellizzari left Pogi hanging with an unanswered handshake... unintentional of course, that was quite a moment.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

Yes he did. Probably didn’t want to bother Pogi too much and left Pogi hanging a little. Ganna did the same thing after the TT stage to Pogi when Pogi tried to get a picture together. . 😂😂😂👊🦋

@user-cx2bk6pm2f

25 күн бұрын

@@ChrisHornerCycling Sounds right. Pellizzari was looking a bit sheepish at the end there lol I missed Ganna doing it too!

Class act by Pogi.😎

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

😎👊🦋

I wonder how far fetched is it for Pogačar, having this one in the bag, to start conserving form for the Tour. Given the accidents of the other top riders, it is likely that he can win the Tour without 100% effort, so maybe he can be in top shape for the Vuelta, not planned for this year. It's never been done, to win all three in the same year, but there are some rare circumstances to make history.

Thank you Chris Another one for Tadej. He is not only good but he is also a good guy.

Curious to get your take on something Cris, a few stages ago when Poggy was going up the road, vaulter attached onto the back of his wheel for as long as he could. Was that to get his power numbers?

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

No. I don’t think so. It wouldn’t not be hard to guess what Pogi’s #’s are so long as you had at least one rider near by with a power meter on his bike. But, some team trainers take things way to serious so Valter may have been told to do it. 😂🦋👊

@fabiovalentinuzzi5589

25 күн бұрын

​@@ChrisHornerCyclingyes. He said he was told to follow him, which he did for about 30 sec before being crushed. Visma becoming paranoid?

Being second is the best thing now!

Wow Chris, I think this is the first butterfly where I did not hear the phrase "knucklehead". I love learning about strategy and tactics.... good job.

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

Some times I’m too soft. 😂👊🦋

Such a great gift to give the pink jersey away. Class act!

Chris, could you please address this on going topic of allowing other riders win a stage vs Tadej being "too greedy" on trying to win all the stages?? I for one thought it is boring if the GC just ride his team and react to counter attacks from the other GC, this tactic by Pogi is the epitome of what a GC should be...but I would love to hear your thoughts sir. Thank you!

When they said the team buses were running late to the finish, I just smh… horrible conditions made worse with the buses not being there… 🙄

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

I would bet the buses were held up from all the chaos at the start of the race. 🤔🦋😱

Chris why did Arensmen didn't wait for his leader G?

I reckon the Pog must of had some sort of Travis Walton experience earlier in his life.:).

Chris, can you post a couple of hours earlier, so I can watch the show on the train while on my way to work here in Japan? 🤠🍣😂

The real hero of this stage is the guy in the red raincoat.

Pogi is going🚲going🚴going🚴..... then Pogi is gone🚴😅

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

True that 💪🔥🦋👊

Movistar being movistar i missed them 🤣🤣

Chris, do you think Pog could ambition to win all Grand Tours in the same season?

40th place. I had a mechanical..😂

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

😂🦋👊

He was going to let the pellizzari win until he looked back and saw the Bora guy was going to catch both of them so he had no choice but to pick it up

I know the organizers think the riders are horses, ala Triplets of Belleville (how boss was his mom at trueing a wheel?), but come on! It's 2024, not 1924! Fun to see Contador at the top of a mountain again.Also, #teamarrow

@subtropicalken1362

25 күн бұрын

I saw that movie! 😂

@neetknight9954

25 күн бұрын

Mom was the Chris Horner of 1924🦋

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

2024 and still tryng to get riders to race down hill in the snow. ⛄️ 🤷🏼‍♂️🦋🛷

How great would the Grio be if Tadja wasn't in it? It would much more contested for the win.

Pellizzari will repay Tadej with assistance on a stage in the future

Dear Chris, a veteran professional cyclist like you should be aware that the town hosting the start spent a significant amount of money for it. So, the organizers tried to make the original start and having the peloton ride out of town. Likely. to absolve their contractual obligations, and not getting sued

How long before we start hearing 'Pogacar for the triple'?

@mracer8

25 күн бұрын

If and only when he win the tdf!

Giro Organisation is huge Knuckleheads! All to dangerous to Ride first mountains, very diffecult to Under stand that. Is Moviestart hired For UAE?! A real gift for Tadej Podacar! 😜🔝❤️

@ChrisHornerCycling

25 күн бұрын

Yes it was 🎁🦋👊

Good coverage, but Tade could be riding a chesterfield and still win GC

What happened to O'Connor?