THEMOVE Tour de France 2025 Stage 3 | THEMOVE
Jul 7, 2025
Stage 3 of the Tour de France brought a thrilling sprint finish between Tim Merlier and Jonathan Milan, with crashes affecting top riders like Jasper Philipsen. The hosts tackled safety concerns on challenging course designs and debated the emotional toll of high-speed racing. Personal anecdotes and humor punctuated serious discussions about the intense rivalry among competitors. Listeners also learned about mental health in cycling and how training impacts performance. A light trivia segment rounded out the insights into the complexities of the prestigious event.
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Danger of Narrow Finishes
- Narrow, technical finishes increase crash risks in cycling races.
- Organizers' placement of barriers and road narrowing can create dangerous sprint conditions.
Jesper Philipson's Crash Impact
- Jesper Philipson crashed after a chaotic sprint where multiple riders collided.
- His injury was severe and immediate hope faded as he landed hard on his shoulder.
Italy's Prolonged Tour Win Drought
- Italy has gone 109 Tour de France stages without a stage win since 2019.
- This streak adds pressure on Italian riders like Jonathan Milan to break the drought.