Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast

Van der Poel is Back + Strade Bianche Is Here! | LRCP Weekly #6

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Mar 5, 2025
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INSIGHT

Opening Weekend Passivity

  • Opening weekend races were passive, ending in large group sprints.
  • Super teams like Jumbo-Visma, UAE, and Bora-Hansgrohe underperformed, failing to create decisive breaks.
INSIGHT

Jumbo-Visma's Disruption

  • Teams not wanting a sprint relied on Jumbo-Visma to animate the race.
  • Jumbo-Visma's out-of-position strategy disrupted other teams' plans, leading to sprints.
INSIGHT

Alpecin's Classics Potential

  • Alpecin-Deceuninck's strong opening weekend performance positions them well for the classics.
  • Their riders' ability to position and support Philipsen translates to supporting Van der Poel in later races.
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