Trying to Cover Pogacar Z24-9
Knowing that the real race was up the road, Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia) attacked the peloton on Witikon Climb. The first to attack was Quinn Simmons (USA) but when the Slovenian superstar came up to him, he just couldn't stay on the wheel of the lime green express train. Michael Matthews (Australia) was fading away just as quickly as the American. With 100 kilometers to go, I don't think anyone really expected him to launch so early, but it wasn't like the Slovenian teammates didn't telegraph the impending attack. However, knowing Tadej is going to go, and being able to go with him are two entirely different things.