Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Vuelta a España 2025 - Stage 14
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Sep 6, 2025 The discussion dives deep into the challenges of Stage 14, highlighting the punishing climbs from Aviles to La Farapona. Mechanical issues posed significant hurdles for various riders, affecting team dynamics and overall standings. Key performances from Jonas Vingegaard and Joao Almeida are analyzed, focusing on their strategies and the impact of fatigue. The podcast also explores breakaway tactics, particularly from UAE riders, while considering sportsmanship controversies. A fascinating comparison to the Tour de France adds depth to the analysis.
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Short Stage, Massive Elevation
- Short stages can still hide huge climbing totals and change race dynamics quickly.
- The Avilés–La Farapona 136km stage packed 4,000m of climbing into rolling terrain and steep finishes.
Short Stages Create Tactical Tension
- Shorter stages reduce the distance a controlling team must cover, making breakaway vs peloton tactics nuanced.
- Both breakaways and the peloton had realistic chances because control needs to be concentrated over fewer kilometers.
Breakaway Shakeup And Campenaerts' Mechanical
- Benji recounts the break composition and explains how riders like Marc Soler and Mikael Biél shaped race options.
- Victor Campenaerts had a mechanical, lost time, then fought back into the break, altering peloton tactics.