Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Tour de France 2025 Preview
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Jun 30, 2025 The podcast dives into the exhilarating world of the upcoming Tour de France. It highlights the fierce rivalry between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, setting the stage for a thrilling competition. With a detailed route overview, the hosts discuss strategic dynamics and the role of team compositions. They analyze the impact of climbs, weather, and even crashes on race outcomes. Listeners can expect insights on sprinters' strategies and predictions for jersey winners, all wrapped up in entertaining anecdotes and a deep love for cycling.
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Pogacar vs Vingegaard Rivalry
- The rivalry between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard shapes this era of cycling.
- Their past battles and injuries set the stage for an intense 2025 Tour de France.
Dauphiné Reveals Pogacar's Edge
- The Dauphiné showed Pogacar as stronger than Vingegaard by about a minute.
- This suggests Pogacar is currently the favorite unless surprises occur.
Brace for First Week Chaos
- Expect a high risk of crashes due to hilly and chaotic Week 1 terrain.
- GC contenders like Roglic and Evenepoel need to focus heavily on positioning and safety.