Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Tour de France 2025 - Stage 3
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Jul 7, 2025 Stage 3 of the Tour de France showcases thrilling sprint strategies amid flat terrains. The hosts delve into controversies from a crash during the sprint finish, analyzing rider positions and tactical decisions. They navigate the chaos of sharp bends, emphasizing the risks faced in the final stretch. Key discussions on team dynamics and competitive maneuvers highlight the pursuit of King of the Mountains points. With insights into peloton behavior and upcoming predictions, the episode encapsulates the intensity of professional cycling.
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Pro Teams Avoid Breakaways
- Pro teams now focus on sprint finishes, avoiding risky breakaways on flat stages without KOM points.
- Breakaways serve mainly to burden the dominant sprint teams, yet many avoid this tactical move now.
Chicanes Raise Sprint Crash Risks
- Sprint finishes with chicanes and bends increase crash risks due to forced deviations in the sprint lanes.
- Riders overlapping wheels at bends often cause incidents, showing how dangerous these sprint layouts can be.
Wellens Takes KOM to Help Pogacar
- Tim Wellens took KOM points tactically to relieve Tadej Pogacar from extra podium duties.
- UAE Team UAE cleverly used KOM jersey tactics showing internal race strategy depth.