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In this episode, former pro and fan-favorite Jens Voigt previews the 2026 Giro d'Italia and dives into one of the biggest storylines heading into the race — can Jonas Vingegaard win the Giro on his very first attempt?
Voigt brings his trademark insight and honesty, drawing from his own Giro experience, including his role in Ivan Basso’s triumph and his own standout performance in 2008, where he helped secure a team time trial victory before launching a legendary solo attack to win Stage 18.
The discussion breaks down Vingegaard’s strengths, the unique challenges of the Giro — from unpredictable weather to relentless climbing — and whether his controlled, methodical racing style can translate to success in Italy. Is he the clear favorite, or does the Giro demand something different?
A must-listen for cycling fans looking ahead to one of the most intriguing Grand Tour debuts in years.

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Taylor Phinney was a prototype of the wonder-kid generation. In his teens, he had already competed at the Olympic Games, won rainbow jerseys and signed a pro contract. Through his early 20s, Phinney claimed a number of high-profile wins at the UCI World Tour level including the prologue of the 2012 Giro d’Italia. After a brutal crash in 2014, Phinney reconsidered his sporting trajectory. After bowing out officially in 2019 to pursue art, Phinney has given us an interesting canvas to work with on today’s installment of the ‘WTF Happened To’ series.

Tadej Pogacar won again however it was different.
Patrick and Scott dive into a full tactical breakdown of a chaotic and unforgettable edition of Liège–Bastogne–Liège 2026.
What was expected to be another showcase of dominance turned into a tense, high-stakes duel in the Ardennes, as Tadej Pogačar went head-to-head with breakout French talent Paul Seixas in a finale that came down to the smallest margins. The guys break down exactly how Seixas nearly flipped the race on Roche-aux-Faucons, why Pogačar never panicked, and how the final kilometre turned into a psychological sprint rather than a pure power finish.
They also dig into Remco Evenepoel’s aggressive early racing—was it brilliance or wasted energy? And how he still managed to salvage a podium after animating the race from long range.
From team tactics and missed opportunities to the key moments that shaped the outcome, Patrick and Scott unpack every twist of a Monument that refused to follow the script.

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The WorldTour heads to Switzerland, and all eyes are on one man making his long-awaited debut. In this episode, we break down the Tour de Romandie 2026, where Tadej Pogačar lines up for the first time—but will it be a winning start?
We dive into the key stages, the time trial impact, and the climbs that could decide everything. Can Pogačar dominate straight away, or will this race pose a different kind of challenge?
Standing in his way are two serious threats: the ever-consistent Primož Roglič, who knows exactly how to win races like this, and rising star Florian Lipowitz, looking to prove he belongs at the very top level.
We analyse the form, the parcours, and the tactics that could shape the race—plus a few dark horses who might just shake things up.
Will this be a statement debut, or the start of a real fight?

Liège–Bastogne–Liège is back, and the final Monument of the spring is shaping up to be an all-time classic.
In this preview episode, we break down the key storylines heading into the 2026 edition — starting with the man everyone has to beat: Tadej Pogačar. Already a three-time winner, including dominant victories in 2024 and 2025, the Slovenian arrives once again as the benchmark for Ardennes greatness.
But standing in his way is Remco Evenepoel, a two-time winner of La Doyenne who looks to be peaking at exactly the right moment after a huge victory at Amstel Gold. When these two collide on the climbs of the Ardennes, it’s never just a race — it’s a statement.
And then there’s the wildcard that has France dreaming. Paul Seixas, just 19 years old, stunned the cycling world with his victory at La Flèche Wallonne and now lines up with a chance to end a drought that stretches all the way back to 1980. Can he really take the next step and conquer cycling’s oldest Monument?
We dive into the route, the key climbs, team tactics, and the riders who could shake up the script in what promises to be a thrilling showdown.
This is your complete preview of Liège–Bastogne–Liège 2026.