The gap between the peloton and superstars like Pogaār has reached a breaking point, sparking a debate on whether we've entered an era of 'extraterrestrial' biological dominance. Meanwhile, the UCI's latest disqualification of a rider for crash-damaged equipment shows a bureaucracy losing touch with the rugged reality of the road. Is pro cycling becoming too predictable, or are we just witnessing the highest level of human performance in history?