In this episode, Tom Danielson unpacks the tactical drama and standout performances from one of the most revealing stages of the Tour so far.

• Why Tom liked Visma’s strategy —and how they executed it to near perfection
• Why Tadej Pogačar has evolved into a cold-blooded killer in the mountains, and how it’s working out
• What’s new about Jonas Vingegaard—and why Tom’s loving this version of him
• A breakdown of key mistakes and tactical decisions that shifted the race
• Oscar Onley’s comeback ride: why it was one of the most underrated moments of the day
• Red Bull’s tactical plan: why it makes sense, but fell short in execution
• Final thoughts on the stage and where each rider’s trajectory could lead next

This one’s packed with insight, and real race IQ. Don’t miss it.

In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the latest chapter in the Tadej Pogačar vs. Jonas Vingegaard rivalry, one of the most tactical and intense battles we've seen yet.

We cover:


• The contrasting strategies: Tadej’s defense vs. Jonas’ relentless offense

• A moment-by-moment analysis of Jonas’ attacks and Tadej’s responses

• Did Tadej bluff? What his body language really said

• How their attacking styles differ and what it means for the days ahead

• Tadej’s visible respect for Jonas in this stage

• How the other GC contenders measured up

• What to expect in the next round of mountain warfare

This one was a masterclass in climbing, don’t miss the breakdown.

In this episode, Tom Danielson answers your biggest questions about climbing performance—breaking down the physical, technical, and mental aspects that define success in the mountains.

Topics covered include:

• Tom’s favorite climbs in Europe and the U.S.
• The Four Pillars of Climbing Performance
• Nutrition’s role in sustained climbing power
• Power zones and how they apply on climbs
• How to train climbing durability and force production
• Feeding strategies for long climbs
• Seated vs. standing technique—when to use each
• The mindset it takes to climb at your best
• Climbing metrics that matter for GC riders
• Drafting on climbs—how much does it help?
• Comparing the styles of Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar

Whether you’re racing for the podium or chasing your next PR, this episode is packed with insights to help you become a better climber.

In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the key performances from Stages 13 and 14 of the Tour. We dive into the uphill time trial battle between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard—analyzing their power, execution, and what may have caused Remco Evenepoel to struggle. Then we turn to Stage 14, where Thymen Arensman held off the chasing GC favorites to claim the biggest win of his career. Tom takes a close look at Tadej’s shift in strategy and what it could signal for Jonas, who appears to be gaining momentum.

The first mountain top finish of this year’s Tour de France was incredible.  In this episode Tom Danielson dissects Tadej’s winning performance, unpacks why Jonas and Visma struggled, gives insight into what we can expect from each rival in the next stages, and highlights the young talent that is emerging to battle for the top ten positions.  There’s a lot here so enjoy this hour long episode.  

Stage 11 delivered a brutal day of racing, culminating in a GC scare when Tadej Pogacar crashed in the final kilometers. In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the stage and dives into the details of Tadej’s crash and the reactions from his rivals. We analyze the potential impact of this crash and the tough stage on the upcoming mountain battles, exploring how it could shape the race over the next three stages. 

Tom Danielson unpacks the first major mountain test of the 2025 Tour de France. We dive into how Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard measured up during Stage 10, from Tadej’s explosive final climb to the Visma-led pressure cooker beforehand.

We analyze:

• How each rider handled the decisive moments

• What their body language and tactics revealed

• How their performances compare to earlier stages and the Dauphiné

Is Visma’s strategy working or backfiring? Tune in for deep insights and bold predictions for the mountain stages ahead.

Tadej is winning—but he’s doing it differently.

In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down what makes Tadej's approach so unique and what it could mean for the stages ahead. At the same time, he takes a close look at Jonas Vingegaard and Visma’s current aggressive strategy.

The GC picture is starting to take shape, and Tom dives into the key contenders emerging from the chaos—analyzing who’s rising, what we can expect from each, and how the battle might evolve from here.

In this episode we dig into what went down in Stage 6. An aggressive start, an equally aggressive Visma, a passive Tadej and UAE, a strong Healy, and a new TDF Leader in MVDP!  Lots of action and lots of insight into how this can affect the GC in the next stages.  

The time trial proved to be a decisive stage in this years' Tour de France.  Remco win the stage and moved into second GC, can he be a contender for the overall?  Tadej finished second and put over 1 minute into Jonas, what changed from the Dauphine TT?  Jonas was off his best and fell down the GC, why did he struggle?  Tom Danielson digs into the details to share what happened, why it happened, and what we can expect to see moving forward in the Tour.