Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Tour de France Femmes 2025 - Stage 9
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Aug 3, 2025 The hosts recap the exhilarating Stage 9 of the Tour de France Femmes, detailing the grueling mountain challenges faced by the riders. They delve into the strategic maneuvers that defined the race, highlighting the aggressive plays of key competitors. Insights into descent dynamics reveal how crucial moments and tactical decisions influenced the standings. New talents in women's cycling are celebrated, showcasing the evolving competitive landscape. The thrilling victory by Ferran Prevot adds to the excitement, promising an unpredictable future in the sport.
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Importance of Descent Positioning
- Starting a mountain descent in a bad position risks losing time and creating splits in the peloton.
- Even strong riders can be caught out if they don't position themselves in the front third of the group before descents.
Disrupting Chase Tactics
- Teams sometimes disrupt chase groups by pretending to relay then dropping off to force others to lead.
- This tactic slows down the pace and increases chances of breakaways catching up.
Race Control Through Marking
- Controlling an isolated attacker in the race can benefit multiple contenders by neutralizing threats.
- Sometimes marking one rider is more about race control than direct competition.