Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Ferrand-Prévot Furious After Messed Up TTT & Evenepoel Lets GC Go In Romandie | LRCP Weekly #14
May 4, 2025
The hosts analyze the high drama from the Tour de Romandy, highlighting standout performances from emerging talents like Samuel Watson and Lenny Martinez. They delve into the chaotic moments of a women's team time trial, discussing organizational issues and unfair penalties faced by teams. Key cycling strategies are examined, alongside the transfer dynamics affecting sprinters and the spotlight on Michael Matthews' recent victory. The potential of rising stars like Almeida is also a focal point, offering insights into the future of competitive cycling.
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Samuel Watson's Surprise Win
- Samuel Watson was a last-minute call up and won the Tour de Romandie prologue.
- Brennan impressed by winning a tough sprint, showing early season form among a hard field.
Evenepoel's Strategic GC Withdrawal
- Remco Evenepoel likely decided before Romandie he could not win GC and raced accordingly.
- Team tactics involving pacing at key moments may have cost him potential higher GC placement.
Lenny Martinez's Rise and Almeida's Win
- Almeida won Romandie with strong final time trial and consistent climbing.
- Lenny Martinez showed breakthrough potential in one-week races, being a promising rider for the future.