Patrick and Benji recap the past week in the world of cycling and preview the upcoming races.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

02:06 - Race recaps (Down Under, Spain)

38:44 - Strade Bianche route changes

43:01 - Omloop Nieuwsblad route

47:10 - Race previews (AlUla, Cadel's Road Race, Surf Coast)

59:48 - Outro

*Meet the team* 👇

🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 

🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen

🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefte

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Patrick and Benji kick off the first episode of the weekly show as the new season gets underway!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:37 - Women’s Tour Down Under recap

16:18 - Men’s TDU

27:00 - Pune Grand Tour

28:20 - Tour de France 2027 Grand Départ

34:40 - Route announcements (Tirreno, Paris-Nice, UAE Tour)

49:55 - Red Bull's “trident” photoshoot

58:55 - Safety tech: airbag prototype

01:06:40 - Live TDU prologue reaction + wrap-up

*Meet the team* 👇

🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 

🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen

🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefte

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In this episode Patrick and Benji preview Team Visma | Lease a Bike.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

06:08 - 2025 recap

20:28 - Transfers

56:40 - 2026 race programmes

01:28:22 - Hot takes & predictions

*Meet the team* 👇

🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 

🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen

🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefte

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In this episode Patrick and Benji preview NSN Cycling Team 2026.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

05:46 - Derek Gee

08:43 - 2025 recap

13:37 - Transfers

32:55 - 2026 outlook

46:09 - Hot takes & predictions

*Meet the team* 👇

🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 

🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen

🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefte

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In this episode Patrick and Benji preview Movistar Team 2026.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & 2025 recap

07:50 - Transfers

22:19 - 2026 planning & leadership

26:54 - Hot takes & predictions

45:58 - Wrap-up

*Meet the team* 👇

🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 

🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen

🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefte

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In this episode Patrick and Benji discuss Oscar Onley's transfer and preview Lotto Intermarché's 2026 team.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & Onley to INEOS discussion

13:56 - Lotto Intermarché intro

16:27 - 2025 recap

32:50 - Transfers

47:12 - 2026 goals & points/relegation pressure

50:26 - Hot takes & predictions

*Meet the team* 👇

🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 

🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen

🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefte

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The first episode of 2026 kicks off with a special listener Q&A! Patrick and Benji dive into your questions submitted across our social media platforms.

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🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen

🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefte

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In this episode Patrick and Benji preview UAE Team Emirates - XRG's 2026 squad.

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Timestamps

00:00 - Intro & record-breaking 2025 recap

16:02 - Transfers

24:54 - What’s still missing?

27:46 - Can they repeat 2025? 2026 expectations & goals

53:22 - Predictions & hot takes

*Meet the team* 👇

🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 

🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen

🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefte

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In this episode Patrick and Benji preview Alpecin - Premier Tech's 2026 squad.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & 2025 recap

17:51 - Transfers

28:02 - 2026 plan

39:14 - Predictions & hot takes

*Meet the team* 👇

🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 

🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen

🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefte

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In this episode Patrick and Benji preview Groupama - FDJ United' 2026 squad.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & 2025 recap

09:18 - Transfers

29:55 - 2026 goals & race programme

*Meet the team* 👇

🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 

🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen

🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefte

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