Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Vuelta a España 2025 - Stage 1
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Aug 23, 2025 The hosts kick off with a humorous look at the opening stage in Turin. They dive into the juicy dynamics between co-leaders Ayuso and Almeida, exploring teamwork challenges. Insights on breakaways and KOM sprints reveal tactical thrills. A controversial crash incident raises pressing questions about UCI rules and rider conduct. The significance of jersey messaging ignites discussions on race communication. Finally, a tragic incident highlights the sport's risks, underscoring the need for improved safety measures.
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Turin Stage Favours Organized Sprints
- The Vuelta opener in Turin produced a predictable sprint finish with wide roads that favour organized lead-outs.
- Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen highlight that stage shape and wide final kilometres reduce GC stress and make sprint teams dictate outcomes.
Late Arrivals And Bathroom Crashes
- Benji and Patrick recount late arrivals and bathroom mishaps affecting startlists and riders.
- They note Ben Turner joining Ineos after dashing from another race and Damiano Caruso fracturing a hand in his bathroom.
Co-Leadership Needs A Coherent Plan
- Co-leadership at UAE is messy when riders pursue individual GC ambitions rather than a unified plan.
- Benji argues coherent shared strategy typically increases both riders' chances, but this Vuelta shows mixed messaging from Ayuso and Almeida.
