Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Tour Down Under 2025 - Stage 3
Jan 23, 2025
Stage 3 of the Tour Down Under was a thrilling spectacle featuring a challenging 147.5km route and a game-changing climb at Knott's Hill. A standout rider's flying attack dramatically shifted the leaderboard. The hosts recount their travel mishaps and delve into the strategic dynamics among competitors, highlighting Australian riders' efforts for the KOM jersey. Expect amusing anecdotes, insights into rider communication, and the tactical intricacies that keep fans on the edge of their seats!
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Benji's Uber Adventures
- Benji Naesen's Uber driver took him on a convoluted route to the Tour Down Under start.
- This incident is compared to previous travel mishaps Benji experienced in other countries.
Sketchy Descent Concerns
- Every team except Movistar complained about a sketchy descent in the Tour Down Under.
- The organizers sent a text message warning riders to be careful, which ironically might increase the risk.
Rex's Deceptive Form
- Benji discusses Laurenz Rex's performance, having been initially misled about his form.
- Rex finished poorly, contradicting earlier claims that he was in excellent shape.