Guy comes back from injury with broken ribs, punctured lung and so on and people want him to take a huge risk and compete on terrain, that suits his opponents :D. Let's see how many times Remco attacks up the mountain while he is still in GC.

I’m with Emily on this one, Jonas is in Pog’s head. It’s weird to think you could have determined the podium today with only a minute gap to Roglic. Bora would have worked with Ineos to drag them back. And in Pog’s own words “you can’t win the tour on this kind of stage, but you can lose it.” Meaning a mechanical would screw you over. So if Roglic doesn’t puncture, the 30-60s they could potentially get over him wouldn’t secure GC podiums, not when you can lose 7 mins on 1 climb even as the best cyclist in the world (like last year). Jonas was also justified in his decision with his puncture at 3km to go. If that had happened when isolated with Pog and Remco, he would have lost a heap of time. It’s not about being scared, it’s about not being dumb.

The thing with Vingegaard negotiating his own way back up to the front after getting Tratnik's bike could most likely only have happened because he told them to stay put. He doesn't get the credit for it, but he's actually excellent at positioning and navigating in a peloton. So no need to be flabbergasted and he wa never out of the peloton.

I agree with Emily. Jonas is in Pog's head. I think Pog figured he could drop Jonas today which is what he would've tried to do had they rode away. Jonas played it smart and Pog is annoyed. If they ride Pog's way then Pog's up by a lot on GC and it's a boring TdF. Today was a great stage and it's awesome that we have riders with different characteristics and tactics. It makes the race.

Tadej's comment is pure projection. He knows Jonas' form is better than anyone thought and HE is now the one who is getting scared. Him saying that it's Visma strategy reveals it all, because he knows all too well that Visams' strategy the last two years was to allow Tadej to win the first week and UAE to appear dominant, and then take over in week three. He knows that's what's going to happen now. For Jonas to be all over Tadej despite being on a teammate's bike, and not care about Remco or his former Visma teammate and instead purely marking Tadej shows Jonas is super strong just two months after a scary accidnet.

First they said he would NEVER be here at the TDF. IMPOSSIBLE! Look, he made it. Now they have a ton of 💩💩💩💩 talking about sucking wheel!

I don't understand what the point would be for Jonas to take pulls with the two guys ahead of him in the GC. He is definitely not going to drop them on a gravel stage, so the only outcome of pulling would be to finish third (among the three)

You can see Jonas isn’t 100% but the frustrating part is that for some reason Pogi and UAE seem to think that it automatically means that they can drop him with a few moves. UAE are more and more often showing poor strategy and positioning and are allowing Pogi to be isolated. Also massive props to Matteo for bringing Jonas back

This reminds me of the rivalry of James Hunt vs Niki Lauda Niki was very analytical and tactical While James was let’s just go race

Well I understand Pogi's comments (and recently saw what Remco had to say, a bit frustrated as well) BUT they have to understand that Jonas is running a different race. Honestly big respect for Jonas and Visma, they did really well (and also got into Pogi's head which is probably what they had wanted to do all along) and really looking forward to the next stages. I'm sure Jonas is saving his punches for the last stretch and for the mountain stages.

As a Dane, let me compliment Emily for the pitch perfect pronunciation of 'Vingegaard'. Not something you hear every day in non-Danish media.

If you look back the past 2 years, i don't think Jonas has ever pulled with Pog to get away. He either pulled away himself or he had a GC lead over Pog and just hung on to the wheel, cause he didn't have anything to gain from helping Pog. Jonas is well aware of his own strength and those lie in higher altitude long mountain stages. He probably doesn't worry about Roglic cause he knows he would have smoked him last year during the Vuelta, if not for Sepp and the whole team drama. Also, why would the iTT world champ and the 2nd best iTT rider this TdF, need Jonas to get away. They could have pulled away and get a big gap on Jonas and the rest.

Why would Jonas help Tadej take some bonus points on him? Tadej is frustrated. And if he would have been so much stronger then he would have been able to get away, but he didn’t, and it isn’t because of lack of trying

Jonas isn't obligated to play the game.

Thank you for the Pro show! It has been such a nice addition to following the Tour. I like the form, the timing, the guests, your takes on matters and especially just the right depth of analyzing the race that doesn't require a watcher to have a racing career of their own to follow but isn't "TdF for dummies" either.

What people are missing is that Jonas isnt riding with the others first of all doesnt stop Pog and Remco from riding, they are interested in isolating Jonas and playing their sprint. they are 2 and have a breakaway in front of them and could continue, so in essence they were scared to continue the effort They both wanted to take time on Jonas by this move not neccesarily the other. Jonas shows absolute confidence by just following and stopping, as it shows he has confidence in breaking his competitors later on and is not needing to distance roglic, It isnt his job to distance those 2 further from the likes of roglic and other competitors. It shows Jonas has confidence in their plan and that he will break them on other points in the race. They want it over now because they are scared of Jonas later in the race. Jonas is absolutely in Pogis head, I think Remco doesnt really know much as its his first tdf. We will see how strong Jonas is on stage 15 and 19 which is by my estimations the clearly toughests ones the ones that should be in his gameplan. I have a feeling he is even stronger in the mountains than last year especially the longer ones than earlier years - why? Because he is visibly skinnier than last year(probably due to the crash and lack of training for muscle gain earlier in the season), and rumors are he is 4 kgs lighter bringing him down to 56-57 ish kg. And despite this he has still been able to get through the bad stages for such a light rider relatively unscathed only <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="75">1:15</a> down. With 2-3 kgs less muscle mass than last year he will not have the kick but will have to write pure pace watts/kg on a long run on those days that has the most altitude meters, Im pretty sure pogi cant follow him there, but we will see with Remco.

Pog is getting outsmarted and hes not happy😅

Road/Gravel . . . a little Strade Bianche inside the Tour de France! Why not? I like!

I love this show, such a great addition to the channel. Please do one for all Grand tours

if indeed Pogacar is super strong why didn't Pogacar and Remco left Jonas to dust?...maybe because they realized they are stupid?? Jonas is a smart athlete, he has brains intact in his head unlike others who are all "BRAWN NO BRAIN...". Boring?

That Vingegaard is even riding the tour is astonishing given his injuries of only a few months ago. He’s going well imo. Anyone criticizing Jonas V and riding the tour himself would do well to hope like hell they’re never in the same situation.

Rider sits back to save energy. How is that a bad thing?

Its pretty clear these dont really have the full tactical knowledge and appreciation. Listen to Chris Horner's youtube channel to get the more informed view. Whenever someone calls Jonas boring you know they dont really understand cycling and the brilliant tactics that are also part of cycling. As a cycling fan i was amazed at the cool head tactics Jonas employed on stage 9. Briliant to see he did not get sucked into doing something unintelligent. Its like the difference between a Butterbean and a Hopkins/Holyfield in boxing. Some just want the Butterbean style because they dont really understand nor appreciate tactics.

People calling Jonas boring is getting boring.

When you say that Visma rides boringly, I think you are missing the fact that they ride using tactics where Pogi rides using raw power. It's essentially the age old brain vs brawn argument. There is nothing more exciting than that.

I absolutely, positively, undeniably do NOT think "boring" when I think of Jonas. What DO I think? I think he is Mozart on a Bicycle. Just an amazing job today...on a teammate's bike no less.

Vingegaard said much earlier: "My Time Will Come!"

The gravel stages need to be a regular thing in the tour. This was super entertaining.

Jonas has attacked plenty in the previous 3 tours so I'm not sure why people are calling him boring. Not only is he coming back from injury and not properly prepared, but this stage did not suit him. There is no reason for him to waste energy. Jonas is under no obligation to pull for the leader of the race. In any other stage people would be saying the exact same thing. Let's not forget that he weighs anywhere from 10-20 pounds (I think it's at least 15) less than Tadej. They are different types of riders which is why Jonas will never race or win 1-day races.

Pogue attack and then complaint when jonas and Matteo did nit want to pull. Lolololol

25 tires on a gravel stage is bonkers man should have just road flat bars while at it

Great show, guys. Thanks for making the TDF even more enjoyable. 👍

Thanks guys. You are doing a great job. With work and other commitments i rarely get the chance to watch the Tour. Usually watch the ITV catch up at 7pm. I am finding this a great and more entertaining alternative! Top job! 👍

It's time they adapted the entry system for the grand tours to where you have to collect a number of points in the Grand Tours as well as throughout the your in classics and maybe smaller tours to do away with these purpose built GT teams.

Hope you all feel better. Love the show, I’ve watched every episode since the Tour started.

I think it is a mistake to assume that only Visma and Jonas have a strategy. I think Tadej’s attacks are designed to push Jonas to his limit over the first two weeks, so that any hope of a surprise attack won’t materialize. Wear him out at the start. Jonas is clearly trying to save his energy and hope that Tadej will wear himself out as well. I think it will come down to whichever rider has more endurance come Weeks 2 and 3 of the race.

Just want to say I really enjoy the format and what you all are doing with this show. Have watched every day. Keep up the good work!

When it makes more sense that Visma-Lease-A-Bike, rather CHANGE a bike! 🤣😂😆😁😄

You guys are doing a great job! Keep it up!

With the lack of conditioning coming into the tour for Jonas, i don't understand how everyone thinks he's only going to get stronger and not just crack in the 3rd week? He's been on his limits multiple times and even in this gravel stage he had to get brought back by Matteo as he couldn't bridge. This goes against all logic and the way we have looked at anyone else that had a major accident leading into a grand tour.

Its riders like Pog that make it worth watching.

I’ve really been enjoying these daily breakdown videos. I would love if y’all could do a similar format for the Giro and Vuelta as well. Keep it up guys.

Best stage in the TDF I have seen in a long time! How could you not agree?!

On the gravel stage it would have been silly for JV to isolate himself from his teammates with TP. Emily's take seems far more likely than the bald guy's take. If TP is so confident he'll win why would he complain?

JV doesn't want the three of them on the podium, he wants the highest spot on the podium. he's using his head, not his emotions.

Think of the hypothetical scenario where, in 2025, the riders are allowed to do this stage on a full-blown gravel bike: - less concerns over punctures and mechanical failures; - more speed on the gravel surfaces; - bike brands get to place their gravel products on the most important 'storefront' of all; - you add an extra point of interest to the race by seeing how the pros give their all on a fat tire bike; Imo, all advantages! It would be quite a spectacle.

Like i just had the same argument with George Hincapie, gravel has been in the TDF since 1911. The first mountain stages were mostly unpaved mountain passes. So gravel has a place in races to some extent, though ASO and UCI need to make a rule change that if necessary a bike change can come from someone at the roadside. Same as wheels. Because theres no way the cars can go past up to a rider 🤷‍♂️🤔, the TDF in the Pinnacle of racing and the riders should be able to traverse all types of roads.

I'm with Emily on the mind-games

Also; Pogi being hungry for some “scrappy racing” is something a competitor shouldn’t care about in the grand scheme of the GC on days like “the gravel stage”. If Pogi went solo he wouldn’t have carried on to the breakaway. He would’ve sat down and waited for the peloton and wanted to up the pace even more. The only thing that guy has is guts, confidence backed by a Saudi state and nothing to loose in this point of his career. Of course he’s cocky

I love this series...

So why does everyone think he is going to get better?? So last year as Pog was struggling the last year people were like well he lost so much training time but this year it’s a guy who lost more time is going to for sure get better??

When Vingegaard found himself with Pogy and Remco in front... either he participated or not made sense, maybe he didn't want to pull two dangerous contenders way more dangerous than Remco. But when he was in front with just Pogy, he had a unique opportunity to take time on Remco and Primoz... when you play to win the Tour, you can't reasonably expect that everything will go as planned in the mountains. Okey Pogacar is the favourite, but Roglic and Evenepoel are no tourists

Vingegaard is playing it clever so fair play to him Pogacar is clearly worried that he might get smoked in the final week

Jonas have done something really good, since there is so much complains from Tadej and Remco. 😄

this tour is awesome so far!!

Go Longo Borghini!

The more I watch Cade Media's Wild Ones the more I feel that Emily has more cycling knowledge and taste than her compatriots. She should have her own show. Was happy to see Jimmy get rid or his dime a dozen smart watch and start wearing a mechanical from his expensive watch collection.

Ok - everybody thinks Vingegaard is boring, but it works!

I’m with Emily on Vismas strategy plus consider Jonas is still conditioning vs peak Pog…it isn’t a level playing field yet. Oh and let’s keep Remco on the burner before the mountains…act in haste, repent at leisure.

letting Vingegaard ride into form could be a fatal mistake to the other GC riders...Mateo as first LT was impressive yesterday

You need to start keeping a running total on how much everyone has won on the bets.

Pog and Remco just shot too many loads in this stage. Strong as they are, they are now at a greater disadvantage going into future stages.

Awesome stage 💯

Jonas is being the exact way a GC rider should …… not expending an ounce of energy more than is necessary. Economy of effort matters in that third week. Boring yes, but a tried and tested formula for tour champions. That said Jonas could have put to bed any chances Rodriguez, Ayuso and Almeida of being on the podium if he would have soft pedalled through a few times. It would have sealed a three horse race but it’s not his favoured terrain so he’s going to make his efforts in week 3

I expected Pog to do something special today and gain a chunk of time on GC. Perhaps Vingegaard is playing it safe all the way through the Tour, gaining fitness and he'll hit the TT at the end for the win. From the giro and the first TT Pog has clearly been working on it.

Listening to the official TdF highlights, you could hear the coach telling Vingegaard to intentionally just sit on Pogacar and Evenepoel.

Cade Media staffers are deliberately oblivious of Vingegaard's recovery state! You are horrible! Pog WANTS a fight. Vingegaard does NOT. So what? If Poggy is such a GOD, why can't he just leave Vinny in the dust and whisk off?

Wednesday is going to be hell.

Matteo Jorg. saved Vingegaard's butt today.

Both Pogacar and Remco wanted Jonas to contribute and drop Roglic and the other GC riders from the podium.

Isnt it mind blowing the number of professional cyclists and DS-es on social media today after "riding" stage 9 of the 2024 TDF from their couches 😂😂😂 What a wonderful world.

Emmily is realy right with Poggi more annoyed with Jonas as vis versa...

Jonas is a typical stoic Scandinavian. He lives in Tadej’s head.

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1180">19:40</a> I’ll assume there’s time bonuses for position though, so maybe it’s not enough to be defensive

In ball sports, they say defense wins championships. That’s how Jonas races and it’s worked out for him so far. I don’t blame him. It’s not exciting racing, but that’s what the other classifications are for, to keep people entertained

Classic case of tortoise and the hare I’m afraid to say.. pogs gunna blow early to mid third week.. jonas will breeze past and take the win. shame as I love to see Tadej race.

Jonas will still be recovering from the crash, if not physically then mentally. The teams knew in advance that it was a gravel stage and quite a few seemed to be using incorrect tyres.

Definitely said “the 4th”.

"scared of me and just followed"... I like Pogacher but Jonas was riding on a bike that was not his... what does he expect?

Why does Pogacar end up most of the time without team mates around him? In the Giro Majka was his shadow but seems here in the tour there is nobody

Greatest stage ever? Perhaps

Vingegaard not taking turns and riding tactically is nothing to frown at - just that he covered Pogi‘s moves after getting back on is a sign of how strong he is. The thing with being boring is that Pogi dominating the race with his personal presence and wirk is just as boring as it is watching Visma controlling the race by numbers.

Jonas did the right thing. Yes Primoz has a problem. He is 34 and only the 4th best GC rider in this race and he knows it. The other guys are stronger. I am a huge Primoz fan would love to see win but right now the other top 4 are better. Jonas wont be boring in the last week.

So how is the "Vingegard will get better as the days progress" going?

He’s building his fitness back up, why would he be offensive at this stage?

What about the MTB World Cup in Les Gets.......MTB getting a raw deal, again.

Jonas wasnt always on the tail :) he d prolly get dropped one time if not for great team work.

Visma LaB likes catenaccio cycling, so does Vingegaard. Gets them results but it's boring to watch. See for example Tour de France last year, Tour de France this year, Dutch National Championships this year.

Jimmy can I ask why do you call Jonas, Vingergo?

No mention of Drege? And the tragedy?

Jonas was in hospital not long ago, everyone has forgotten

I can’t seem to find this interview where pog apparently ‘slams jonas for being scared’. I can find a transcript of him saying they are focusing on me and underestimating the other gc contenders though. I’m assuming its not one of the english interviews.

Vingegaard is boring as hell, but he wins. I guess that is what matters the most.

58 kg amazing vinge no time lost on af stage like this , thanks to matteo and tretnik , this was a lose for poggi and evenpool

Pogacar races from the heart, if feels like going, he'll go. Vingegaard does things from the textbook, there's nothing daring, off the cuff. Plus, if his still in recovery mode from his awful crash a few months back, why is he still able to ride so well ??? No one on the shows have picked-up on that. His 3rd, riding better then other unhurt riders in the peloton. Maybe there's stuff we, the public don't know about and as you highlighted, Pogacar is sharing his Strava details whereas Vingegarard doesn't divulge anything. On the matter of mechanicals, Evenepoel, Pogacar had just as much to lose if the 3 rode away after bridging across the breakaway, but Vingegaard wasn't interested. USING THAT to justify as reason not to make a trio up the road (gravel if you like) is lame. Either one of those riders could've had problems/incidents. But Pogacar is ok with that, because he had no team helpers, around, Evenepoel had no team around either. Vingegaard decides well i can't, i got no one to help, and does his usual, sits-on and stays 3rd wheel. Like many others, i like the racing aspect that Pogacar, Evenepoel bring. That's what ignited today's stage. .

Why does everyone think Jonas will get stronger and Pog weaker as the weeks go on? Can’t have it both ways 🤔

I very much like your show. Specially the girl, not because she is very pretty and nice but because of her commentary, her contribution. Thank you.

If Jonas would have pulled through and the big three take the stage...it would have gone down as one of the best stages of all time. I agree with Emily that it was smart of Jonas to wait for his team. I also agree with Jimmy that Pogacar (and Remco) both just love to race. I hope at some stage both Pogacar and Remco end up off the front together. I think they'd work together and rip the race apart.

Gravel stages are fun, but I don't want more of them. It would lead to tours being decided by who has the most mechanicals, which really kinda sucks.

Aggressive racing is one thing, childish trash-talking is something else.