Masterpiece of sportscommentary as well:
“He has won world championships, he has won monuments, he has won in almost every terrain imaginable. But this, this is Paris! Another masterpiece of one of the most gifted riders of its generation”. #MvdP
What do we know about a sudden UCI doping control of Pogačar and Vingegaard?
Tadej Pogačar: "I slept 4 hours last night. It was at 5 a.m. for me. I usually go to sleep late. They usually do it in the morning, but this time they chose nighttime.”
“Unfortunately, I couldn't go back to sleep, so I was chilling listening to some old Eminem hits and making coffee, fully caffeinated and ready to start the day.”
Florian Vermeersch: "Tadej handled it well, but I find it almost inhuman and insane. As far as I know, it is also the first time he has been woken up so early for this. People will say that we are complaining and whining. But it is ridiculous. I think Tadej only slept five hours."
Jonas Vingegaard: "Someone knocked on my door at two in the morning. It really surprises me, it's fine for them to do tests, but when they affect sleep and performance. At first, I thought they weren't allowed to, but apparently, according to the rules, it's permitted."
Matteo Jorgenson: "This is a complete lack of respect for the riders. We are focusing heavily on recovery. That is hugely important, especially between two of the toughest mountain stages. And then you get woken up at 2 a.m. That makes me really furious.”
Remco Evenepoel: “At two o’clock? That's impossible. No, that's not allowed? That's not right. What would I say if they were standing by my bed at that time? Nothing, because I’d just carry on sleeping.” #TDF2026
📷: alan.bucar