Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe 2026 Preview
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Nov 18, 2025 Join the hosts as they dissect the new Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe lineup for 2026. Discover how recent transfers impact team strength, and balance the demands of multiple Grand Tour leaders. They explore race allocation scenarios and the effects of time trial routes on performance. With ambitions to clinch a Grand Tour win and vie for podiums, the discussion heats up with bold predictions and concerns over team management dynamics.
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Classics Failures Came From No Clear Hierarchy
- Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe had a strong Grand Tour year but a poor classics season due to poor hierarchy and unclear race roles.
- The team added experienced classics staff (Gianni Vermeersch) to fix structure and teamwork issues going forward.
GC Depth Is A Double-Edged Sword
- Their Grand Tour depth is elite with multiple podium-capable riders like Lipović, Roglič, Hindley and Pelizzari.
- That depth makes them the third-best Grand Tour GC team but creates complex leadership allocation challenges.
Host's Zwift Race Example
- Patrick raced a Zwift uphill event and finished 98th, using it to simulate race fatigue and pacing.
- He found racing on Zwift more motivating than solo trainer sessions and invites listeners to join.