Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Giro d'Italia 2025 - Stage 2 (ITT)
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May 10, 2025 The latest installment dives into the thrilling second stage of the Giro d'Italia, featuring a challenging time trial in Tirana. Strategies play a key role as they analyze the impact of starting times and weather on rider performances. The close competition between Simon and Adam Yates adds excitement, while insights into Roglic's tactics highlight the delicate balance of aggression and teamwork. Listeners also enjoy a lighthearted side segment focusing on a host's YouTube project, blending passion with community narratives in cycling.
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Minuemen Impact ITT Fairness
- Starting time gaps in ITTs impact fairness due to drafting behind minuemen vehicles.
- Riders starting later in the order have an inherent advantage with fewer or no riders ahead to pass.
Jay Vine's Strong TT After Crash
- Jay Vine crashed heavily yet set one of the best times in the ITT.
- His performance surprised expectations, showcasing resilience and strong TT ability.
Limitations of Derek Gee's GC Strategy
- Derek Gee, a strong all-round time trialist, is not gaining much time back on smaller climbers.
- Stage losses on climbs hinder his ability to use time trials to build a GC buffer.