Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Tour de France Femmes 2025 - Stage 3
Jul 28, 2025
The discussion dives into the drama of Stage 3 of the Tour de France Femmes, highlighting a pivotal crash that altered the General Classification. The hosts also share a vivid personal cycling experience, capturing the race atmosphere from Andorra to Paris. Analysis of tactical missteps in breakaway strategies reveals the unpredictable nature of racing. Tactics and turmoil unfold as teams navigate sprints and crashes, enhancing the excitement for upcoming challenges and the competition ahead.
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Patrick Broe's Race Day Experience
- Patrick Broe shares his busy race day that involved travel, rain, and watching crucial moments from his phone.
- He used crowd reactions to interpret race events, showing a deep fan engagement despite not being trackside all day.
Breakaway’s Self-Sabotage
- The breakaway riders self-neutralized their advantage by attacking each other instead of cooperating.
- This behavior caused the peloton to catch them much earlier, removing their chance to win the stage.
Position Smartly to Avoid Crashes
- Stay out of the middle rows near corners in the final kilometers to avoid crashes.
- Front or back positions with teammates provide safer braking space during critical turns.