Regarding Tadej Pogacar, Michael Boogerd said, “I don’t think we’ll see such extreme dominance again next year.”

For Tadej Pogacar, this has been the best bicycle season of all time, and maybe even the best in the sport’s history. Michael Boogerd, a former pro rider, gave in to the entertainment that is a rider putting on such amazing shows, but he doesn’t think it will happen again in 2025.

It’s possible that the Slovenian’s dominance is getting old for some racing fans, but the Dutchman thinks it’s the other way around. “No, I enjoy Tadej Pogacar a lot.” It’s impossible for him not to be better than everyone else. I see it as an expert and can really respect the work because I know how good you have to be to do it. “But cycling is more than just a race to win,” Boogerd wrote in De Stelling.

In his writing, Boogerd talked about how he enjoys watching different types of shows and rides, and it’s not always about what the horse can expect at the end of the day. “I also really enjoy seeing Bauke Mollema do well when I watch the World Championships.” Say Vingegaard put his team ahead in the Tour on the way to Plateau de Beille but still lost. It’s also cool to see someone lose in style. “That’s also beautiful.”

Most of Pogacar’s races this year have been easy wins. There were long leads and little stress in the race for the win at Strade Bianche, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, GP de Montréal, Giro dell’Emilia, and many stage wins. But at the same time, it’s not often seen, and Boogerd focusses on that about his wins:

“Of course I know that people like to be excited right up until the last kilometre.” Also, I think that’s great. You have to like it when a winner like Pogacar shows class, though, if you’re a cycling fan. In addition, it’s been a very good year for him. It all worked out. I don’t think so much control will happen again next year.”