Watts Occurring Mont Ventoux didn't disappoint | Tour de France stage 16 | Watts Occurring
Jul 22, 2025
The hosts dive into the thrilling chaos of the Mont Ventoux stage, highlighting fierce competition and intricate team strategies. They share personal anecdotes of racing frustrations and joys while dissecting pivotal moments and the race's unpredictable nature. Lively commentary emphasizes the intense battle for the green jersey and standout cyclist performances. The discussion also touches on upcoming sprint stages, filled with excitement and bold predictions for the final days of the Tour.
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Alaphilippe's Crash Anecdote
- Geraint Thomas shared a crash story involving Julian Alaphilippe waving to fans and crashing into Lewis Askey.
- The crash was embarrassing but both riders were okay, highlighting the unpredictable nature of racing.
Tactical Gap Confusion
- The breakaway gap was tactically mishandled, stuck between too small to award the stage and too large to force chasing.
- This caused confusion and lack of coordinated response, revealing the delicate timing in race tactics.
Van Wilder's Late-Race Win
- Van Wilder showcased impressive timing, coming back from behind with 1 km to go and winning the stage.
- Ben Healy was strongest but mistimed his sprint, demonstrating the importance of pacing in final kilometers.