Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2025 Preview
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Apr 24, 2025 The hosts dive deep into the iconic Liège-Bastogne-Liège race, discussing its notorious climbs and the strategy that sets winners apart. They explore how the race has evolved over the years and highlight key riders like Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel. Predictions abound as they analyze potential champions in both men's and women's categories, emphasizing the critical role of team dynamics and early positioning. The excitement builds as they dissect favorites and underdogs, blending expert insights with playful banter.
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Pogacar's Late Attack Strategy
- Tadej Pogacar is likely to wait until the final climbs to make his move in Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
- There's no strategic need for him to attack early given his ability to drop rivals on hard climbs near the finish.
Evenepoel Should Attack Early
- Remco Evenepoel should attack early around Rosier or nearby climbs to force Pogacar to race hard for over an hour.
- This strategy could wear Pogacar down and increase Evenepoel's chance to win in a sprint.
Team Strategies on Early Climbs
- Teams like UAE and Quickstep may try to control early climbs to soften the race until final decisive moves.
- Quickstep's team strength rivals UAE's except for their two leaders, possibly impacting race dynamics.