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After an impressive second season on the WorldTour it was announced that Paul Seixas will make his debut at the Tour de France in 2026 at only 19 years old.

What will he be able to do in his first grandtour can he podium or even end the long wait for a french winner.

In this week’s episode, we break down a huge few days in pro cycling as the road to the Tour de France starts to take shape.
We dive straight into the big news: Paul Seixas is officially heading to the Tour de France. What does this mean for his role, his expectations, and how might he fit into the wider race dynamic?
Then, we turn to one man who looks almost untouchable right now — Tadej Pogačar. Four stage wins in six days at the Tour of Romandie with Florian Lipowitz a close second. Another statement performance. despite being 2.5kg over his grandtour weight. We break down how he did it, what stood out most, and whether anyone can realistically challenge him heading into July.
From rising talent to complete dominance, this episode covers both ends of the spectrum — and what it all means for the biggest race of the year.

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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