Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Vuelta a España 2025 - Stage 7
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Aug 29, 2025 In a thrilling recap of Stage 7, the hosts dive into the challenging climbs and strategic plays that defined the race. They spotlight the intense rivalry between Ayuso and Vine, exploring unique team tactics. The discussion highlights the pivotal moments at Angli Ru and the resilience of riders like Santi and Tiberi. With insights on endurance performance aided by creatine and the significance of the upcoming steep incline near Zaragoza, listeners get a front-row seat to all the action and drama of the Vuelta a España.
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Attritional Climb Suits Breakaways
- Stage 7 was an attritional mountain day with 4,200m of climbing and a long irregular final climb suited to strong breakaway numbers.
- The last 3 km were shallow enough that small gaps, not huge GC splits, were likely on the finish.
Bahrain Controls With Acceptable Gaps
- Bahrain Victorious, with Torsten Træen in red, could tolerate 3–10 minute breakaway gaps and would manage tempo to protect the jersey.
- That made them the primary controlling team rather than a single dominant GC squad.
Ayuso's Solo Hour Shakes The Race
- Juan Ayuso rode a long solo move early, echoing Mads Pedersen's lone-style effort, which drew repeated reactions from the peloton.
- The battle for the break behind him dominated the climb until the descent formed the final escape.