Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Movistar Team 2026 Preview
Jan 9, 2026
Patrick and Benji dive into Movistar Team's rocky 2025 season, highlighting their struggles with wins and Grand Tour performances. They shine a light on promising young talents and discuss the team's recruitment challenges and recent signings' fit. Key organizational changes and leadership roles are analyzed, alongside ambitious plans for 2026, including targeted wins and Grand Tour strategies. With humor and insights, they reflect on racing observations, leaving listeners eager for what lies ahead in cycling.
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Seasonal Weakness Across Key Disciplines
- Movistar lacked top-end winners in 2025, performing better in one-week races but not in grand tours or sprints.
- Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen identify a structural competitiveness gap across classics, sprints and Grand Tour leadership.
Dreamed The Podcast Already Happened
- Benji Naesen recounts dreaming he already recorded this Movistar episode and waking confused.
- He says the dream made him unusually prepared for the discussion.
Depth Without A Finisher
- Recent signings added depth but not the missing sprinter or true classics leader Movistar needs.
- The hosts see value in Otterbrooks (Uyterbrooks) as a step toward consistent Grand Tour placings, signaling a gradual rebuild.