Beyond the Peloton

Beyond the Peloton

Key Takeaways: 2024 Men's World Road Race Championships

Breaking down how Tadej Pogačar's long-range attack exploited his rival's weaknesses & highlighted just how much the sport has changed in recent seasons

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Spencer Martin
Sep 30, 2024
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On a challenging circuit in the hills in and around the Swiss city of Zürich on Sunday, Tadej Pogačar continued to re-define what is possible in modern cycling as he rode clear to clinch his first career World Championship after a long-range solo move that was put into motion when he launched a daring attack from over 100 kilometers from the finish line…

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