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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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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.

Flèche Wallonne 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing editions in years—and at the centre of it all is a potential piece of history.

All eyes are on Paul Seixas, the teenage sensation who arrives as the outright favourite. If he delivers on the brutal slopes of the Mur de Huy, he wouldn’t just win—he’d become the youngest winner in the race’s history, a statement that could mark the beginning of a new era in the Ardennes.

But this is far from a one-man show.

Kevin Vauquelin comes in with serious punch on steep finishes and looks ready to take the next step. Mattias Skjelmose brings consistency and climbing strength, the kind that thrives on a day like this. Then there’s Julian Alaphilippe—a former king of the Mur, chasing one more moment of brilliance—and Benoît Cosnefroy, who knows exactly how to time his effort on these explosive finales.

So the question is simple: is this Seixas’ coronation… or are we underestimating the experience and timing of the riders built for this race?

In this episode, Patrick and Scott break down the favourites, the tactics, and exactly how this race could unfold on cycling’s most iconic uphill finish.

This week on the Weekly Race Review, we break down a few huge days of racing across the pro peloton, with major results that could shape the rest of the spring.

We kick things off with O Gran Camiño 2026, where Adam Yates held firm under pressure, fending off a late challenge from Jørgen Nordhagen of Team Visma–Lease a Bike to take a hard-fought overall victory.

Then it’s on to the Ardennes, where Remco Evenepoel delivered a statement win at Amstel Gold Race 2026 — a performance that could have major implications for the rest of the classics campaign.

We also dive into De Brabantse Pijl 2026, breaking down how the race unfolded and which riders are emerging as serious contenders in this crucial transition between cobbles and the Ardennes.

The Amstel Gold Race 2026 delivered a finish that felt eerily familiar.

One year after their dramatic showdown, Remco Evenepoel and Mattias Skjelmose found themselves side by side once again on the roads of Limburg — same tension, same stakes, and a sense of déjà vu hanging over the finale.

In this episode, we break down how the race unfolded from the early moves to the decisive moments on the Cauberg and beyond. We dive into the tactics, what each rider learned from 2025, and how the dynamic between Evenepoel and Skjelmose has quickly become one of the most intriguing rivalries in modern cycling.

Was this a case of redemption, repetition, or something deeper?

The Ardennes are back—and so is the chaos. The Amstel Gold Race returns in 2026 with one of the most unpredictable editions in recent years, and already the storyline is taking shape before a wheel has even turned.

Remco Evenepoel headlines the race, returning to Limburg with a clear mission: revenge. After a frustrating outing last year where everything that could go wrong seemingly did, Evenepoel comes back sharper, more focused, and with something to prove on roads that don’t forgive mistakes.

But this year, the dynamic shifts in a major way—there’s no Tadej Pogačar. His absence removes one of the most explosive and unpredictable forces in the race, opening the door tactically and psychologically for others. Without him, the race loses a rider who can win from anywhere, and that changes how teams approach the finale.

Lidl–Trek will be hoping to defend their title after Mattias Skjelmose’s victory, while UAE Team Emirates may need to rethink their approach after Isaac del Toro crashed out earlier in the Itzulia Basque Country, leaving them searching for a strong plan B.

Still, Amstel Gold is never straightforward. The narrow roads of Limburg, the constant fight for position, and the relentless sting of climbs like the Cauberg mean control is always temporary. One hesitation, one poorly timed move, and the race can flip completely.

In this episode, we break down how Evenepoel’s revenge narrative shapes the race, why Pogačar’s absence could actually make things more dangerous, how Lidl–Trek can defend their win, and what UAE Team Emirates do next. Because if Amstel Gold has taught us anything, it’s that the strongest rider doesn’t always win—just the one who times it right.