Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Vuelta a España 2025 - Stage 5 (TTT)
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Aug 27, 2025 Stage 5 of the Vuelta a España features a thrilling team time trial that tests both speed and strategy. The hosts analyze team dynamics and the effects of weather on performance, spotlighting UAE Team Emirates and Red Bull Little Trek. They discuss the impact of crashes and protests, shedding light on the intersection of cycling, politics, and safety. Additionally, the conversation touches on contractual challenges related to rider safety and offers predictions for future stages, enhancing the anticipation for the upcoming races.
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Three-Part Course Shaped Results
- The Figueres TTT split into three distinct segments with very different demands on teams and riders.
- Fast open sections bookend a narrow, technical middle that can decide outcomes despite short length.
Use Smart Bicarbonate Before Big Efforts
- Use modern sodium bicarbonate delivery to reduce GI issues before big efforts.
- Take Morton Bicarb 60–90 minutes pre-effort to push harder with fewer side effects.
Lotto Set An Early Marker
- Lotto surprised with an unexpectedly fast opening time that set an early benchmark.
- Jake Waluła later delivered a modest overall result and finished mid-pack.