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The 2024 edition of Strade Bianche in Tuscany was a monumental day for cycling, with both the women's and men's races showcasing the brutal steratto gravel sectors and the stunning Tuscan scenery. World Champion Lotte Kopecky and Tadej Pogacar emerged as the dominant winners, while the races were marked by intense competition, crashes, and fierce sprints to the finish.
Tadej Pogacar's 81km solo attack at the Strade Bianche elevated the race to Monument status, adding prestige to his own palmares and that of the Italian race. Pogacar, who won with no one in sight for more than two minutes, described the experience as one of his best, emphasizing the incredible atmosphere and support. His impromptu attack on the gravel section wasn't planned, making the victory even more remarkable. Despite his modesty, Pogacar's historic win is being compared to Merckxian feats, and he looks forward to upcoming races with regained confidence after a great winter preparation.
Tom Pidcock expresses shock and frustration at Tadej Pogacčar's dominant solo performance to win the 2024 Strade Bianche, finishing in fourth place almost four minutes behind. Pidcock criticizes his own tactics and the difficulty of the new route, describing the chasing group as "30 dead bodies." He also highlights the challenge of consuming nutrition during the grueling race, ultimately feeling stunned and disheartened by the outcome.
The 2024 men's Strade Bianche race is underway with Tadej Pogačar and Tom Pidcock headlining the event. The race features a challenging route with 15 gravel sectors, and the peloton is navigating through the Tuscan countryside. A breakaway group has formed, but the peloton, led by UAE Team Emirates for Pogačar, is keeping the leaders within reach. The weather conditions could potentially impact the race, with ominous clouds looming.