THEMOVE Biniam Girmay's Uncertain Future, Tour Route Details & End of Season Rankings | THEMOVE+
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Oct 24, 2025 Spencer and Johan dive into the challenging 2026 Tour de France route, dissecting crucial summit finishes and stage designs. They discuss Biniam Girmay’s uncertain future amid team mergers and contract complexities. The ranking implications of team promotions and relegations are explored, revealing significant sponsorship impacts. Listeners are treated to insights on tactics, Primož Roglič’s career trajectory, and the feasibility of Tadej Pogacar maintaining the Yellow Jersey throughout the Tour.
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Brutal Final-Week Design
- Stage 20 of the 2026 Tour is likely the decisive day with ~5,600m of climbing over 171 km.
- The last-week sequence of summit finishes plus a time trial keeps the race undecided until the penultimate stages.
Roglič Win Foreshadowed Jonas' Rise
- Johan recalled Roglič winning the Dauphiné stage on that climb when Jonas set tempo and Roglič had to hang on.
- That moment prefaced Jonas's later Tour success and showed tactical team dynamics.
Saren Ascent Stronger Than Classic Side
- The Saren ascent to Alpe d'Huez rivals or exceeds the classic western side in steepness and narrowness.
- Expect repaving and strict crowd-control challenges for any summit finish or time trial there.