Pogacar starts explosive first Giro weekend in pole but potholes await

The outstanding Slovenian cyclist is putting the hype in perspective as he prepares for his debut in historic Grand TourTadej Pogacar may be the outstanding bet to win his debut Giro d’Italia, but the Slovenian is also acutely aware of how three weeks of Grand Tour racing can throw up sudden, unexpected moments of weakness.He has exploited that in the past, usurping stunned compatriot Primoz Roglic to win the 2020 Tour de France, but has also been victim, as in last year’s Tour, when