Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Vuelta a España 2025 - Stage 8
Aug 30, 2025
Discover the thrilling flat terrain of Stage 8 in the Vuelta a España and gear up for a nail-biting sprint finish! Dive into the intriguing transfer rumors surrounding a top rider, and unpack the complexities of cycling contracts. Analyze team tactics and the drama of recent sprinting controversies. Delight in stories of come-from-behind performances and discussions on upcoming climb strategies, all while enjoying the hosts' witty banter. Get ready for an exhilarating ride through the dynamics of competitive cycling!
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Weekend Stages Need Reliability
- Saturday stages should not hinge on fickle weather because they need guaranteed spectacle for bigger audiences.
- Patrick Broe argues crosswind-dependent stages risk producing boring weekend TV when conditions don’t cooperate.
Schedule Risky Stages Midweek
- Avoid scheduling high-variance stages on peak viewing days; place them midweek instead.
- Benji Naesen and Patrick recommend putting crosswind or luck-dependent routes on weekdays to reduce viewer disappointment.
Wide Finishes Favor Late Moves
- Wide sweeping finishes allow late launches from the back and reward opportunistic positioning.
- Patrick Broe explains how Zaragoza's wide bend let Jasper Philipsen come from deep and win despite disrupted lead-outs.