Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast LRCP Awards 2025 - Who Were The Best Male Riders Of The Year?
Nov 1, 2025
Patrick and Benji dive into the 2025 men's cycling season, debating the dominance of Tadej Pogacar in the GC category. They battle over the best sprinters, weighing Merlier against Milan, while also discussing up-and-coming talents. An interesting debate unfolds on whether classic punchers still have a place in the sport. They highlight standout race moments like the Giro d'Italia stage 20 and share hilarious anecdotes from the season. Predictions for next year's breakout stars add to the excitement as they wrap up their cycling awards.
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Pogačar's Clear GC Dominance
- Tadej Pogačar dominates GC races when he targets them, combining stage wins and overall victories consistently.
- Jonas Vingegaard and João Almeida follow but Almeida's consistency across one-week races narrows the gap.
Consistency Versus Grand Tour Wins
- Almeida's season-long consistency and multiple one-week victories make him a top GC contender despite not winning a Grand Tour.
- Winning many stages across races boosts perceived value versus a single Grand Tour victory.
Remco's One-Week Puzzle
- Remco Evenepoel underperformed expectations in one-week races this year despite being a top time-trialist.
- Injuries and role differences explain some gaps between expectations and results.