Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast

Itzulia Basque Country Stage 3 Recap

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne and Benji recap stage three of Itzulia Basque Country, a wall finish but without rain today and with a lot of the other teams more than happy...

Itzulia Basque Country Stage 2 Recap

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne and Benji recap stage two of Itzulia Basque Country, a classic Basque stage, raining, steep, technical descents and Movistar and Astana-Premi...

Itzulia Basque Country Stage 1 Recap

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne and Benji recap stage one of Itzulia Basque Country, the opening individual time trial, as well as previewing the interesting parcours of sta...

Ronde van Vlaanderen 2021 Recap

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne and Benji recap the men and women's Tour of Flanders as well as talk about some new UCI rules and their application that have the potential f...

Vini Zabú's Valerio Bianco discusses De Bonis' EPO Positive Test

03 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of Vini Zabù's riders, Matteo De Bonis, tested positive for EPO this week, prompting a police investigation into the team as well as a pending UC...

Tour of Flanders 2021 Preview

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest races of the year is upon us, the Ronde van Vlaanderen 2021 men and women's edition. Benji and Lanterne preview both races in depth...

Dwars door Vlaanderen Recap and Nacer Bouhanni Sprint Controversy

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Double race day with the men and women's Dwars door Vlaanderen as well as Lanterne and Benji discussing the Nacer Bouhanni x Jake Stewart sprint contr...

Gent–Wevelgem and Volta a Catalunya Stage 7 Recap

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Show Partner | https://lecol.ccIntroducing Drops Le Col | https://lecol.cc/pages/introducing-drops-x-le-colIf you enjoy the LRCP, and you want to supp...

Volta a Catalunya Stage 6 Recap

27 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne Rouge & Benji Naesen discuss the 6th stage of the Volta a Catalunya 2021.Photo | Cor VosShow Partner | https://lecol.ccIntroducing Drops ...

E3 Saxo Bank Classic 2021 & Volta a Catalunya Stage 5 2021 Recap

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Flanders is back, with the E3 Harelbeke, now known as the E3 Saxo Bank Classic, previously known as the E3 Binckbank Classic. And it's not even about ...

Volta a Catalunya Stage 4 & Women's Oxyclean Classic Brugge - De Panne 2021 Recap

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Benji & LR discuss the second mountain finish of the Volta a Catalunya in its 4th stage. Can anyone overthrow INEOS, or does the breakaway take tr...

Volta a Catalunya Stage 3 & Oxyclean Classic Brugge - De Panne 2021 Recap

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vallter 2000, the first mountain finish of the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya arises. We also venture into West-Flanders for the Oxyclean Classic.Photo | ...

Volta a Catalunya Stage 2 Recap

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first ITT in Volta a Catalunya in about 25 years, inserted before the two nasty mountain stages presumably to ensure there would be GC time gaps t...

Volta a Catalunya Stage 1 Recap

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Movistar decided they wanted to watch the world burn and this stage turned into absolute chaos - immediately becoming one of Lanterne's favourite stag...

Trofeo Alfredo Binda 2021 Recap

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trofeo Alfredo Binda is a women's world tour race in Italy featuring rolling climbs and picturesque scenery. Was it time for someone to break the domi...

Milano Sanremo 2021 Recap

20 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Benji and Lanterne recap the predictably unpredictable Milano Sanremo 2021 edition, where the action came thick and fast in the last 30km like it alwa...

Milano Sanremo 2021 Preview

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first monument of the season is fast approaching, with Milano Sanremo starting on Saturday with a stacked startlist as per usual. Past winners Jul...

Tirreno Adriatico Stage 7 Recap

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the final GC standings for first and second all but wrapped up for Pogacar and Van Aert, there was still plenty of drama in this final stage of t...

Tirreno Adriatico Stage 6 Recap

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The cycling gods gave us some much needed rest today, with this rolling stage finishing on a circuit once again, but nowhere near as hard as yesterday...

Paris-Nice Stage 8 & Tirreno Adriatico Stage 5 Recap

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What a crazy day. One of the craziest stages of all-time in Tirreno, combined with an absolute stressfest for Jumbo after Primoz crashes twice in the ...

Paris-Nice Stage 7 & Tirreno Adriatico Stage 4 Recap

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Two mountain tests in Paris-Nice and Tirreno Adriatico, with two Jumbo-Visma leaders out to defend their general classification lead. First Primoz Rog...

Paris - Nice Stage 6 & Tirreno - Adriatico Stage 3 & Healthy Ageing Tour Stage 2 & 3 Recap

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We talk tactics today for both Tirreno and Paris-Nice, and venture into the Women's War of Attrition during the Unhealthy Will Age You Tour.Photo | Co...

Paris - Nice Stage 5 & Tirreno - Adriatico Stage 2

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A rather eventful Tirreno stage balances out today's stage as the Paris-Nice stage was the definition of slow.Photo | Cor VosShow Partner | https://le...

Paris - Nice Stage 4 & Tirreno - Adriatico Stage 1 & Healthy Ageing Tour Stage 1 Recap

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

3 races in one day! Both Men's and Women's cycling. A sprint stage in Tirreno & HAT, and a punchy mountain finish in Paris - Nice. Lanterne and Be...

Paris - Nice Stage 3 Recap

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A time trial without Ganna! Finally someone else could take the victory home! Lanterne and Benji deep-dive into the most important discussion points l...

Paris - Nice Stage 2 Recap

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A rather silly crosswind echelon attempt, led the peloton to a technical mass sprint. Some riders thought they were playing rugby. Last time Benji and...

Paris - Nice Stage 1 Recap

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A few hills among the parcours but a likely mass sprint finish. That was on the menu today. Benji & Lanterne discuss the first stage of Paris - Ni...

Strade Bianche 2021 Recap

06 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Benji and Lanterne recap the eventful Strade Bianche edition, both men and women's races, where all the favourites had their chance as expected. Anna ...

UAE Tour Stage 7 and Final GC Recap

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The final sprint showdown in the UAE, a tad late from us but we wanted to discuss the learnings from this sprint, what Ewan got right, the issues with...

Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2021 Recap

27 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first cobbled classic of the season, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Men and Womens races on a cold but dry Saturday in Belgium. Would the favourites Quicks...

UAE Tour Stage 6 Recap

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Dubai City sprint for Stage 6 of the UAE Tour 2021, with Sam Bennett taking Stage 4 convincingly, would he be able to win back to back sprints ahe...

UAE Tour Stage 5 Recap

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Yates required over 40 seconds to unseat Tadej Pogacar from the leader's jersey in stage 5 of the UAE Tour 2021, the last mountain stage of the o...

UAE Tour Stage 4 Recap

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Flat stage, zero wind, bunch sprint with the majority of the big guns minus Groenewegen and Demare. Who would have the best leadout train and would Pa...

UAE Tour Stage 3 Recap

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Poggers vs Ineos choo choo on Hafeet, what more could you ask for on a Tuesday morning and once again the stage delivered. Could Pogacar hold off one ...

UAE Tour Stage 2 Recap

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pogacar is a miner, Ganna is superman, Bisseger is better than you think and a ghost hit Tiberi. All that and more in this recap of the second stage o...

UAE Tour Stage 1 Recap

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A pancake flat stage with a couple of intermediate sprints, 176km through the desert couldn't be particularly exciting until the inevitable bunch spri...

UAE Tour 2021 Preview

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first World Tour level race kicks off this weekend with a seven stage race in the UAE. Two genuine mountain top finishes, 4 pure sprint stages, an...

Groupama-FDJ 2021 Preview

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time for change for FDJ, with Pinot going to the Giro and their key rider now a favourite sprinter, surely headed to the Tour de France, Arnaud Demare...

UAE Team Emirates Preview 2021

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If your team wins the Tour de France then they are the envy of all of pro cycling - big over performance from UAE in 2029. However can they replicate ...

Team DSM Women's 2021 Preview

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot to look forward to for Team DSM Women in 2021, with Lorena Wiebes being the best sprinter in the world and improving her cobbled racing...

Intermarché - Wanty - Gobert Matériaux 2021 Preview

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Intermarché - Wanty - Gobert Matériaux move up to World Tour level for the first time this year, taking over the CCC WT license, and 2021 will not b...

Team DSM 2021 Preview

10 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If a group of management consultants went on a corporate yoga retreat to develop a cycling team, it would probably be Team DSM. Implacable rules, devo...

AG2R Citroën 2021 Preview

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I had to go to the internet and control c the ë in Citroën so for that reason alone you need to listen to this podcast, as well as AG2R having the b...

BORA-Hansgrohe 2021 Preview

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the strongest teams in cycling, that is capable of winning any race (GC or otherwise) on any given day, Bora-Hansgrohe have improved their clas...

EF Education - Nippo 2021 Preview

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Confusing name, worse kits, big name riders out the door but Lanterne is geed up for EF Education - Nippo in 2021 and their young signings, this being...

Trek-Segafredo Women's 2021 Preview

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The second best team in women’s cycling has its core largely unchanged for 2021, as well as a couple of sprinting additions to add some weapons in t...

SD Worx 2021 Preview

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The best rider on the world in 2020 was Anna van der Breggen and she is back for her last year as a cyclist given the postponement of the Tokyo Olympi...

Lotto Soudal 2021 Preview

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lotto Soudal = Caleb Ewan and Tim Wellens, thats all there is to it. Benji is an indirect sponsor of the team as well so query whether that is why the...

Movistar 2021 Preview

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The most cohesive team in cycling returns in 2021 with some unusual signings, a Spanish cobbler, an Austrian climber and a Colombian Superman. Benji a...

Jumbo-Visma 2021 Preview

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a small budget team with some small name riders trying to scrape by a couple of UCI wins if things go their way.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol...

Qhubeka Assos 2021 Preview

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The preview that no one asked for but Benji and Lanterne will give it to you anyway, breaking down the newly named Qhubeka Assos' transfers, reviewing...

Bahrain Victorious 2021 Preview ft Jack Haig

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Benji and Lanterne turn their previews to Bahrain Victorious, a team who had a solid 2020 season with a 4th at the Tour de France for Mikel Landa, Pel...

Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig on Paris Roubaix, Olympics and Riding Styles

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Danish Hammer Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig joins Lanterne and Benji to discuss Paris Roubaix 2021, what it means for her, as well as her main targets for...

Trek-Segafredo Mens 2021 Preview

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mads Pedersen is cracked, Nibali is done and Toms Skujins brings some parcours insights and more in this Trek-Segafredo Mens 2021 Preview with Lantern...

Tom Dumoulin Announces Break From Cycling

23 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

News just broke that Tom Dumoulin is stepping away from cycling indefinitely in an article published on Wielerflits (link below). Benji and Lanterne d...

BikeExchange 2021 Preview

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Haig and A Yates  out, Matthews back in, S Yates, L Hamilton and E Chaves the chosen GC men. This is the newly branded Team BikeExchange 2021 pre...

Cofidis 2021 Preview

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A solid year in 2020 for Cofidis' star frenchman Guillaume Martin, but otherwise lacklustre results abounded with only 2 professional wins in their st...

Astana 2021 Preview

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our Preview of Astana-Premier Tech, a team built around 2019's best cyclist, Jakob Fuglsang as well as the mercurial Alexey Lutsenko and young gun Ale...

INEOS 2021 Preview

15 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest team in cycling re-upped for 2021, with Team Ineos adding Tour de France podium placed Richie Porte, Dauphine winner Dani Martinez, Britai...

Tom Pidcock Previews his 2021 Season, Power Data and Warzone

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Team Ineos' big signing for 2021 and beyond, Tom Pidcock kindly joins the Lanterne during his January training camp to preview his 2021 season, discus...

Deceuninck 2021 Preview

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne and Benji preview what to expect from Deceuninck-Quick-Step in 2021, including their new signings, riders out of contract (basically everyone...

Marc Hirschi's Shock Departure From Team DSM

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here I am trying to get some easy ZZZ's in January when there is no racing going on and the next thing I know I receive a Whatsapp message from Benji ...

Israel Start-Up Nation 2021 Preview

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The first of our previews for the World Tour teams in 2021, starting with Israel Start Up Nation, the team with arguably the biggest name signings and...

Who is the Best Time Trial Rider in the World? (Male)

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne and Benji sit down to discuss who is the best male time trial rider in the world, focussing on the following categories of time trial rider:1...

Mark Cavendish Signs for Deceuninck–Quick-Step

05 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The news broke today that Mark Cavendish has signed a one year deal at Deceuninck-Quickstep for 2021, meaning that he will remain in World Tour for at...

Cycling Awards Show 2020

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first annual Lanterne Rouge Cycling Awards Show - Season 2020, a proud collaboration between Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen during the...

Tour de France 2021 Route Review

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Benji and Lanterne deep dive into the Tour de France 2021 route, which was announced during the last week of the Vuelta a Espana. We love the increase...

La Vuelta 2020 Review

14 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Primoz Roglic got the job done at the Vuelta after an all time great season, but our job is not yet done, recapping this pugnacious race and talking a...

La Vuelta Stage 18 and Ceratizit Challenge Stage 3 Recap

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

People celebrate their jersey victories and then there is a 20km race at the end, this is the Vuelta a Espana Stage 18 recap as well as the more excit...

La Vuelta Stage 17 Recap

07 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A final decisive mountain stage finishing on the Covatilla climb. It delivered 5 minutes of action - but still made the race for red relatively captiv...

La Vuelta Stage 16 Recap

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

More sprint deviation controversy in today's stage but we doubt it affected the outcome, a select group of riders (including all GC favourites) made i...

La Vuelta Stage 15 Recap

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Big break went in big bad weather but bigger Bora were biden their time and waited until a mean headwind section in the last 20km to bring back the re...

La Vuelta 2020: Stage 14 Recap

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Despite Total Direct Energie doing their best to reduce the gap to the breakaway from 5 minutes to 90 seconds on today's stage 14 of the Vuelta a Espa...

La Vuelta 2020: Stage 13 Recap

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Primoz Rogthicc dons his preferred green sprinters skinsuit and got to work on this difficult 33km Vuelta a Espana Stage 13 ITT course, looking to put...

La Vuelta 2020: Stage 12 Recap

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A mythical mountain finish on the Alto de l'Angliru. Historically climbed by the great Contador, Heras, Nibali... Can Roglič hammer Carapaz into the ...

Giro d'Italia 2020 Recap

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Giro d'Italia in 2020 was positioned at an odd time on the calendar, sandwiched between the Tour de France and the Vuelta a Espana, but still prov...

La Vuelta 2020: Stage 11 Recap

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Two favourites of the LRCP got in the break, Marc Soler and David Gaudu and these young guns were left to fight for stage honours ahead of Martin, Sto...

La Vuelta 2020: Stage 10 Recap

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The ninja turtles are back fighting it out on a Vuelta a Espana sprint stage which means it is not really a sprint stage at all, given the 1.5km 6% fi...

La Vuelta 2020: Stage 9 Recap

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Another irregular sprint set-up, or should we be calling them regular sprints as they aren't very irregular these days? Additionally, a mighty sprint ...

La Vuelta 2020: Stage 8 Recap

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rogla versus El Jaguar de Tulcàn, a duel of the titans on the slopes of the Alto de Moncalvillo. A fierce finish on Stage 8 of La Vuelta 2020. Who co...

La Vuelta 2020: Stage 7 Recap

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A showdown between former ski jumper Mike Woods and the veteran green bullet Alejandro Valverde emerged in the finale of this entertaining stage 7 of ...

La Vuelta 2020: Rest-Day Recap with Aleksandr Vlasov (Astana)

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our now traditional Grand Tour rest day interview, today with Aleksandr Vlasov, the young climbing sensation riding for Astana. Not just a talent any ...

Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 21 & La Vuelta 2020: Stage 6 Recap

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have a winner! The Giro d'Italia 2020 has been decided. We analyse the final outcome and the sixth stage of La Vuelta 2020.LRCP Show Partner | http...

Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 20 & La Vuelta 2020: Stage 5 Recap

24 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The final mounain stage of the Giro has arrived with 3 ascensions of the Sestrière climb. Can Hart overthrow Sunweb? We also jump into a crash discus...

Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 19 & La Vuelta 2020: Stage 4 Recap

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There was an impromptu rider strike before (or during?) stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia 2020, leading to mass confusion, chaos and a shortening of the s...

Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 18 & La Vuelta 2020: Stage 3 Recap

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The day we have been waiting for and thought might not ever come, the Giro d'Italia stage 18 with the Stelvio climb. It promised GC action and it cert...

Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 17 & La Vuelta 2020: Stage 2 Recap

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Important issues are discussed like is Maarten Wynants actually the father of Tom Dumoulin.LRCP Show Partner | https://lecol.cc/Enter code LRGIRO15 fo...

Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 16 & La Vuelta 2020: Stage 1 Recap

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Another grand tour arrives at our door, La Vuelta 2020. Benji Naesen and Lanterne Rouge analyse both grand tours in-depthly, as well as the Women's Dr...

La Vuelta a Espana 2020 Preview

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne and Benji preview the upcoming Vuelta a Espana 2020 in the most thorough yet laid-back fashion. We cover the race favourites, preview every s...

Ronde van Vlaanderen 2020 Recap & Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 15 Recap

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Benji and Lanterne recap one of the best ever Ronde van Vlaanderen, both men's and women's races, as well as a fantastic mountain top finish showdown ...

Ronde Van Vlaanderen 2020 Preview & Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 14 Recap

17 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Benji and Lanterne dive into today's individual time trial at the Giro d'Italia in stage 14. Two battles, one for the stage, and one for GC. Additiona...

Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 13 and Jack Haig Interview

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bora set out their stall early in stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia 2020, riding for Sagan and trying to drop Arnaud Demare on the two climbs of the day. ...

Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 12 Recap

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Benji and Lanterne dissect the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia 2020 with a breakaway once again taking triumph. We also touch on the COVID situation a...

Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 11 and Scheldeprijs Recap

14 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Benji and Lanterne recap the Giro d'Italia Stage 11 2020 which predictably ended in a bunch sprint as well as the sprinter's classic (the sprinter's w...

Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 10 Recap & Scheldeprijs Preview

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen recap a heroic 10th stage of the Giro d'Italia 2020 with a spectacular victor, who had not seen triumph in 461 days. W...

Giro d'Italia 2020: Rest-Day Recap with Pello Bilbao (Bahrain - Mclaren)

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined today on the Giro d'Italia rest day by Pello Bilbao from Bahrain-Mclaren, currently 3rd on GC, to discuss the first week of the Giro d'I...

Gent-Wevelgem 2020 and Giro d'Italia Stage 9 Recap

11 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A truly super Sunday of cycling with four races on the calendar, all of which overlapped at a certain point. Gent-Wevelgem men and women as well as Gi...

Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 8 Recap, Gent-Wevelgem Preview & Paris-Tours Preview

10 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A rather snoozer of a stage results in a wonderful yet surprising winner. Lanterne Rouge and Benji Naesen dissect the breakaway's tactics and discuss ...

Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 7 Recap

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stage 7 of the Giro d'Italia 2020 looked to be a straightforward sprint stage however there was some crosswind action in the first half of the race th...

Giro d'Italia 2020: Stage 6 and Brabantse Pijl Recap

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Catching up on a jampacked day yesterday with our recaps of the men and women Brabantse Pijl race featuring Mathieu van der Poel and Julian Alaphilipp...