Clash on the Cobbles: Can Pogačar Keep His One-Day Win Streak Rolling at Paris-Roubaix?

About this episode

The episode discusses Tadej Pogačar's attempt to win Paris-Roubaix and the challenges he faces from other top cyclists.

Spencer Martin and co-host Andrew Vontz break down Sunday’s Paris-Roubaix, which will see the sport’s top star, Tadej Pogačar, attempt to win five consecutive Monuments, while Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert, Filippo Ganna, and Mads Pedersen attempt to stop him on the brutal cobblestones of northern France. They discuss the boundary-pushing tech, how Pogačar could potentially capture one of the last victories that have eluded him, and why he is attempting to do so in a $350,000 watch. See the breakdowns of the latest pro cycling races in the BTP Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Listen to Andrew’s Choose the Hard Way Podcast Follow Spencer & Andrew on Strava This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit beyondthepeloton.substack.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Host: Spencer Martin

Guest: Andrew Vontz

Topics covered

• Paris-Roubaix
• Tadej Pogačar
• one-day races
• cycling technology
• Monuments
• cobblestones

Keywords

• Pogačar
• Paris-Roubaix
• cycling
• Monuments
• cobblestones
• Wout van Aert
• Mathieu van der Poel
• Filippo Ganna
• Mads Pedersen

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