Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast

Vuelta a España Stage 6 2021 Recap

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 6 of Vuelta a España 2021 from Requena to Alto de la Montaña de Cullera.LRCP Show Partne...

Vuelta a España Stage 5 2021 Recap

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 5 of Vuelta a España 2021 from Tarancón to Albacete.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.cc...

Vuelta a España Stage 4 2021 Recap

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 4 of Vuelta a España 2021 from El Burgo de Osma to Molina de Aragón.LRCP Show Partner | ...

Vuelta a España Stage 3 2021 Recap

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 3 of Vuelta a España 2021 from Santo Domingo de Silos to Picón Blanco.LRCP Show Partner ...

Vuelta a España Stage 2 2021 Recap

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 2 of Vuelta a España 2021 from Caleruega to Burgos.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.ccUs...

Vuelta a España Stage 1 2021 Recap

14 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 1 of Vuelta a España 2021, a 7.1km individual time trial in Burgos. LRCP Show Partne...

Tour de Pologne Stage 5 2021 Recap

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Tour de Pologne Stage 5 and Ladies Tour of Norway Stage 2 2021.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol...

Tour de Pologne Stages 3 and 4 2021 Recap

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Tour de Pologne Stages 3 and 4 2021 and Ladies Tour of Norway Stage 1 2021.LRCP Show Partner | h...

Vuelta a España 2021 Preview

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen preview Vuelta a España 2021.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.ccIf you enjoy the LRCP, and you want ...

Tour de Pologne Stage 2 2021 Recap

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 2 of Tour de Pologne from Zamość to Przemyśl.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.ccIf you...

Tour de Pologne Stage 1 2021 Recap

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 1 of Tour de Pologne from Lublin to Chełm.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.ccIf you enjo...

Mega Transfers 2021 Recap

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap the transfers that have been announced so far this year.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.ccIf y...

Clásica San Sebastián 2021 Recap

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap both the Men's and Women's Clásica San Sebastián 2021.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.ccIf y...

Olympic Time Trial 2021 Recap

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap the Olympic Time Trial 2021.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.ccIf you enjoy the LRCP, and you w...

Olympic Time Trial 2021 Preview

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen preview the Olympic Time Trial 2021.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.ccIf you enjoy the LRCP, and you...

Women’s Olympic Road Race 2021 Recap

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap the Women’s Olympic Road Race 2021.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.ccIf you enjoy the LRCP, ...

Men’s Olympic Road Race 2021 Recap

24 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap the Men’s Olympic Road Race 2021.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.ccIf you enjoy the LRCP, an...

Olympic Road Race 2021 Preview

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen preview the Olympics Road Race. LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.ccIf you enjoy the LRCP, and yo...

Tour de France 2021 Recap

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap the Tour de France 2021.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.ccUse code LRTDF20 for 20% off all Le ...

Tour de France Stage 21 2021 Recap

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 21 of the Tour de France 2021 from Chatou to the Champs-Élysées.LRCP Show Partner | http...

Tour de France Stage 20 2021 Recap

17 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 20 of the Tour de France 2021 from Libourne to Saint-Émilion.LRCP Show Partner | https://...

Tour de France Stage 19 2021 Recap

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 19 of the Tour de France 2021 from Mourenx to Libourne.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.c...

Tour de France Stage 18 2021 Recap

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 18 of the Tour de France 2021 from Pau to Luz Ardiden.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.cc...

Tour de France Stage 17 2021 Recap

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 17 of the Tour de France 2021 from Muret to Saint-Lary-Soulan (Col du Portet).LRCP Show Pa...

Tour de France Stage 16 2021 Recap

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 16 of the Tour de France 2021 from El Pas de la Casa to Saint-Gaudens.LRCP Show Partner | ...

Tour de France 2021 Rest Day 2 Recap

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen break down the future of the GC standings, the battle for polka dots and whether Cav can take home gre...

Tour de France Stage 15 2021 Recap

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 15 of the Tour de France 2021 from Céret to Andorra la Vella.LRCP Show Partner | https://...

Tour de France Stage 14 2021 Recap

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 14 of the Tour de France 2021 from Carcassonne to Quillan. It was the hardest fight we've ...

Tour de France Stage 13 2021 Recap

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 13 of the Tour de France 2021 from Nîmes to Carcassonne. After sprinters were denied by t...

Tour de France Stage 12 2021 Recap

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 12 of the Tour de France 2021 from Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux to Nîmes. After strong wind...

Tour de France Stage 11 2021 Recap

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 11 of the Tour de France 2021, one of the hardest mountain stages we've seen so far from S...

Tour de France Stage 10 2021 Recap

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap Stage 10 of the Tour de France 2021, a pure sprint stage from Albertville to Valence.LRCP Show P...

Tour de France 2021 Rest Day 1 Recap

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen bring you the highs and lows of the Tour de France so far and their picks for the upcoming stages.LRCP...

Tour de France Stage 9 2021 Recap

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stage 9 of the Tour de France was another hard mountain stage from Cluses to Tignes. But, just when we thought this race had settled down a bit, wet c...

Tour de France Stage 8 2021 Recap

03 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stage 8 of the Tour de France was a hard mountain stage from Oyonnax to Le Grand-Bornand. Following the excitement of yesterday’s stage, we were kee...

Tour de France Stage 7 2021 Recap

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stage 7 of the Tour de France is the longest stage in this year's race, spanning 250 km from Vierzon to Le Creusot. We were keen to see some breakaway...

Tour de France Stage 6 2021 Recap

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stage 6 of the Tour de France was not only the third sprint in this year’s race, spanning 160 km from Tours to Châteauroux, it was also the stage t...

Tour de France Stage 5 2021 Recap

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stage 5 of the Tour de France was the first time trial in this year’s race, 27.2 km from Changé to Laval Espace Mayenne making it the longest first...

Tour de France Stage 4 2021 Recap

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stage 4 of the Tour de France was the second sprint stage of this year’s race, thankfully finishing with a straightforward run into Fougères. Follo...

Tour de France Stage 3 2021 Recap

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stage 3 of the Tour de France was the first sprint stage of this year’s race, finishing with a technical run into Pontivy. Caleb Ewan started out as...

Tour de France Stage 2 2021 Recap

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LR and Benji recap the second stage of the Tour de France 2021, which included two ascents of the Mûr-de-Bretagne. Alaphilippe looked set to defend h...

Tour de France Stage 1 2021 Recap

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Benji and LR recap the first stage of the Tour de France 2021, which featured a suitably chaotic start and a number of crashes.Podcast Art | Cor VosSh...

La Course by Le Tour de France 2021 Recap

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Benji and LR recap La Course 2021, which features a series of rolling hills and a strong startlist despite the notable exception of Annemiek van Vleut...

La Course by Le Tour de France 2021 Preview

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Benji and LR preview La Course 2021, which features a series of rolling hills and a strong startlist despite the notable exception of Annemiek van Vle...

Tour de France 2021 Preview

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our much anticipated Tour de France 2021 preview is here, where LR and Benji analyse everything to do with the race and just the race. We discuss the ...

Egan Bernal Meets the Pope | Belated Giro d'Italia 2021 Recap

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rumours are that the delay in publishing this was caused by Lanterne's embarrassment regarding the terrible performance of his velogames team, others ...

Mark Cavendish Selected for Tour de France 2021 | Emergency Podcast

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The manx missile about to dial back the clock to 2008 lets goooShow Partner | https://lecol.ccPhotos | Cor VosIf you enjoy the LRCP, and you want to s...

Tour de Suisse Stage 8 & Tour of Slovenia Stage 5 2021 Recaps

13 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The last stages of major racing before the Tour de France in a couple of weeks, the Tour de Suisse Stage 8 and Tour of Slovenia Stage 5, with GC up fo...

Tour de Suisse Stage 7 & Tour of Slovenia Stage 4 2021 Recaps

12 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Two unusual parcours set out for today, with an up and down mountain time trial at the Tour de Suisse stage 7 with some bizarre results in the top 10 ...

Tour de Suisse Stage 6 & Tour of Slovenia Stage 3 2021 Recaps

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sprint deviations are back on the menu at Tour de Suisse stage 6 as well as UAE getting played in our opinion during Tour of Slovenia stage 3.Show Par...

Tour de Suisse Stage 5 & Tour of Slovenia Stage 2 2021 Recaps

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne and Benji recap the exciting Tour de Suisse Stage 5 where the GC action really kicked off and Tadej Pogacar opening up the legs at the Tour o...

Triple Header! Tour de Suisse Stage 4, Belgium Tour & Tour of Slovenia Stage 1 recaps

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LR and Benji go all in on the pro cycling triple header this Wednesday afternoon, recapping the Tour de Suisse stage 4, the return of Remco Evenepoel ...

Tour de Suisse Stage 3 2021 Recap

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another rolly day at the Tour de Suisse but with better weather this time. Would Mathieu van der Poel be able to go back to back or would Michael Matt...

Tour de Suisse Stages 1 & 2 2021 Recap

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Tour de Suisse has set out an interesting parcours for the 8 stage race, with two individual time trials, many stages punctuated by short steep cl...

Criterium du Dauphine Stage 8 2021 Recap

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The final showdown at the Criterium du Dauphine with INEOS trying to protect Richie Porte's yellow jersey, Astana with two cards to play in Lutsenko a...

Criterium du Dauphine Stage 7 2021 Recap

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The only high mountain finish in this year's criterium du dauphine, with two riders relishing the long La Plagne climb for both the stage and turning ...

Criterium du Dauphine Stage 6 2021 Recap

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A medium mountain stage with a 6km 6% rolling finish was the order of the day for stage 6 of the Criterium du Dauphine ahead of the big mountain stage...

Criterium du Dauphine Stage 5 2021 Recap

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another Dauphine stage where Sonny Colbrelli was the heavy favourite but a difficult 1400m climb with 13km to go and a fast run in to the line would m...

Criterium du Dauphine Stage 4 2021 Recap

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the weirdest results of the season has popped up at stage 4 of the Criterium du Dauphine, with a punchy up and down time trial course awaiting ...

Criterium du Dauphine Stage 3 2021 Recap

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A third (and perhaps final) chance for the sprinters at this year's criterium du dauphine, with a 3km 3% uphill drag including a 700m kicker at 6% to ...

Criterium du Dauphine Stage 2 2021 Recap

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LR is hot under the collar today after some painful tactics from teams that should have been invested in the stage win on this medium mountain stage i...

Giro d'Italia Stage 21 & Criterium du Dauphine Stage 1 2021 Recaps

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Egan Bernal closes out his Giro d'Italia 2021 GC, crossing the line comfortably ahead of Caruso on GC wearing the maglia rosa and celebrating as he sh...

Giro d'Italia Stage 20 2021 Recap

29 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The final road stage of the Giro d'Italia, offering the perfect parcours for attackers to try and make a last difference in the general classification...

Giro d'Italia Stage 19 2021 Recap

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A 10km 9.5% mountain top finish awaited the GC riders of the Giro d'Italia 2021, and Bike Exchange as well as Quickstep were certainly up for the stag...

Giro d'Italia Stage 18 2021 Recap

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A very long transition stage meant a big break with familiar stage hunting names. A sequence of four climbs late in the stage would decide who would b...

Giro d'Italia Stage 17 2021 Recap

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Benji and LR discuss perhaps the most explosive GC day in this Giro d'Italia so far, with a nasty final climb to Sega di Ala. Once again this Giro pro...

Giro d'Italia 2021 Rest-Day 2 Recap

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LR and Benji recap the second week of the Giro d'Italia 2021, including discussing INEOS and Bernal's dominant performance, the current GC standings, ...

Giro d'Italia Stage 16 2021 Recap

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An all too familiar sight at what was supposed to be the queen stage of the Giro d'Italia, absolute chaos before the race had even started. Negotiatio...

Giro d'Italia Stage 15 2021 and Vuelta a Burgos Stages 3 & 4 Recap

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A crash in the opening few kilometres of this stage heading towards Slovenia, meant that Giro d'Italia stage 15 got off to a rough start. The commissa...

Giro d'Italia Stage 14 2021 Recap

22 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time for the fearsome Monte Zoncolan with some big GC gaps, a strong breakaway and crazy fans. Benji and LR break it down as well as a bonus segment o...

Giro d'Italia Stage 13 2021 and Vuelta a Burgos Stages 1 & 2 Recap

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A straightforward bunch sprint day in the Giro d'Italia gave some respite to the GC contenders ahead of Zoncolan tomorrow. Benji and LR discuss who Qu...

Giro d'Italia Stage 12 2021 Recap

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Over 4400m of climbing awaited the peloton after the hard day to Montalcino yesterday but the finish to this stage may not have had enough to entice t...

Giro d'Italia Stage 11 2021 Recap

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The much anticipated Montalcino stage with the famous gravel sectors has arrived after the first rest day. The GC action kicked off early and did not ...

Giro d'Italia 2021 Rest-Day 1 Recap

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Solo break-away by Benji today! A quick recap of what happened in the Giro so far, and discussing what might happen in the coming stages. I also look ...

Giro d'Italia Stage 10 2021 Recap

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A perfectly balanced route for the climby sprinters to put the non-climby sprinters under pressure, with 3 short climbs stuff together in the middle o...

Giro d'Italia Stage 9 2021 Recap

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The big mountain stage of the weekend with 3500m of climbing across a day that was constantly up and down. The finish included a 1.5km section of smoo...

Giro d'Italia Stage 8 2021 Recap

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A stage designed perfectly for the breakaway with a long climb that would be too hard for the sprinters and an uphill rise of 3km at 6.5% gradient tha...

Giro d'Italia Stage 7 2021 Recap

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another likely sprint stage on the cards with the main climbs of the day over 80km from the finish. A tricky finish awaited the sprinters, with a 12% ...

Giro d'Italia Stage 6 2021 Recap

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Giro has truly opened up with this chaotic stage. A stellar breakaway, terrible weather, coverage drop outs, a mountain top finish and the INEOS c...

Giro d'Italia Stage 5 2021 Recap

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A day for the bunch sprinters despite some weather forecasts providing hope of more excitement with a light cross tailwind for some of the day. Exposu...

Giro d'Italia Stage 4 2021 Recap

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A difficult medium mountain day with a tough 4.3km 9.5% finish to the stage amidst atrocious conditions. A nightmare for a GC man hiding weak legs and...

Giro d'Italia Stage 3 2021 Recap

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A climby sprinty kind of day for the Giro d'Italia stage 3, with Bora and Peter Sagan hoping to distance the other sprinters and catch the break befor...

Giro d'Italia Stage 2 2021 Recap

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first sprint stage of this year's Giro d'Italia, with Dylan Groenewegen, Caleb Ewan, Peter Sagan, Tim Merlier, Nizzolo and Viviani all lining up f...

Giro d'Italia Stage 1 2021 Recap

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The opening stage to LR and Benji's favourite grand tour, the Giro d'Italia, with the Maglia Rosa up for grabs for the stage victor. A lot of hype pri...

Giro d'Italia 2021 Preview

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our much anticipated Giro d'Italia 2021 preview is here, where LR and Benji analyse everything to do with the race and just the race. We discuss the G...

30k Audience Q&A! How did LR and Benji Meet? Who is their Favourite Rider?

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How did Benji and LR meet? Who are their favourite riders? Where do they want to take the podcast in the future? We answer your questions and more in ...

Tour de Romandie Stage 5 Recap

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The final stage of Tour de Romandie 2021, an individual time trial of 16km with steep climbs, barely any long flat sections and some technical section...

Tour de Romandie Stage 4 Recap

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The big mountain test in this week's Tour de Romandie, brought forward by 2 hours because of bad weather...which was really, really bad. One of the mo...

Tour de Romandie Stage 3 Recap

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LR and Benji recap stage three of Tour de Romandie, another rainy miserable day with not too much to gain for the GC contenders and some punishing cli...

Tour de Romandie Stage 2 Recap

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LR and Benji recap stage two of Tour de Romandie, the first day with some extended climbs but a 20km flat run into the finish meant that once again, s...

Tour de Romandie Stage 1 Recap

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LR and Benji recap the stage one of Tour de Romandie, which is actually after the prologue which does not count as stage one at all. Very confusing fo...

Tour de Romandie Prologue 2021 Recap

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LR and Benji recap the prologue of Tour de Romandie, which has a similar startlist to Catalunya, with Peter Sagan, Thomas and Porte in attendance as w...

Liège - Bastogne - Liège 2021 Recap

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LR and Benji recap the men and women's editions of Liège - Bastogne - Liège as well as talking about whether they prefer this finish compared to the...

Liege-Bastogne-Liege 2021 Preview

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The third monument of the year is this Sunday, Liege-Bastogne-Liege with a men and women's race. Benji and Lanterne preview both races in depth, inclu...

La Flèche Wallonne 2021 Recap

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne and Benji recap La Flèche Wallonne Men and Ladies editions, both fairly simple races culminating in the Mur de Huy, a race that could also b...

Amstel Gold Race 2021 Recap + Bonus News Roundup

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne and Benji recap Amstel Gold Race Men and Ladies editions, not without their controversy, as well as a news roundup from some of the happening...

Mark Cavendish Victory at Tour of Turkey - Emergency Podcast

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

THE TITLE SPEAKS FOR ITSELF THE MANX MISSILE MARK CAVENDISH IS BACKShow Partner | https://lecol.ccIntroducing Drops Le Col | https://lecol.cc/pages/in...

Itzulia Basque Country Stage 6 Recap

10 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne and Benji recap stage six of Itzulia Basque Country, where the GC carnage kicked off right from the start.Show Partner | https://lecol.ccIntr...

Itzulia Basque Country Stage 5 Recap

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne and Benji recap stage five of Itzulia Basque Country, where the wolfpack were out for blood.Show Partner | https://lecol.ccIntroducing Drops ...

Itzulia Basque Country Stage 4 Recap

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne and Benji recap stage four of Itzulia Basque Country, where they are forced to address perplexing Jumbo-Visma tactics once again.Show Partner...