Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast INEOS Grenadiers 2026 Preview
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Dec 12, 2025 Delve into the future of INEOS Grenadiers with a thrilling preview of their 2026 squad. The hosts dissect their performance from 2025, spotlighting standout riders like Arensman and Ganna and debating their potential. Financial discussions around rider salaries versus results reveal intriguing insights. With hot takes on sprinter Caleb Ewan and bold predictions about new signings like Volklang and Wellsford, they outline ambitious goals for the Classics and Grand Tours. Will INEOS reclaim their former glory? Tune in for lively banter and expert analysis!
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Rebuild Shifted To Stage Wins And Depth
- INEOS shifted from a GC-first rebuild to a more aggressive, stage-win and diverse-wins approach in 2025.
- The team improved race victories and spread wins across many riders compared to 2024.
Classics Strengths Offset Grand Tour Limits
- Classics performances (e.g., Ganna's podiums) were a standout and showed real form outside GC.
- Punctures and bad luck still curtailed potential bigger results in monuments.
Big Salaries Shape Expectations
- INEOS remains a high-budget operation with many experienced, high-salary riders that skew expectations.
- That mix creates tension between salary cost and on-road value for some veterans.