Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Omloop Nieuwsblad 2026
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Feb 28, 2026 A lively recap of Omloop Nieuwsblad and Faun-Ardèche, focusing on crashes, split-making moves and a dramatic save on the Molenberg. Tactical analysis of breakaways, team control and late attacks shapes the conversation. Surprise top-10 performers and smart team plays get highlighted. The show closes with thoughts and favourites for the upcoming Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne classic.
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Calm Early Peloton Hid A Brutal Attritional Race
- Omloop Nieuwsblad unfolded as an attritional, attack-focused race despite strong winds early on.
- Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen observed the peloton stayed unusually calm until late, which hid the race's later explosive phases and crashes.
Stop Sprinting Every Corner And Save Energy
- Avoid wasting team energy by sprinting every corner; QuickStep repeatedly sprinted for position and burned riders early.
- Benji Naesen and Patrick flagged that this corner-by-corner fighting left QuickStep depleted before decisive climbs.
Van Der Poel's Insane Wet Cobbles Save
- Van der Poel executed a textbook technical save on wet cobbles in the Molenberg after a crash threatened to take him down.
- Patrick described the bike nearly horizontal and Van der Poel righting himself with one foot unclipped and continuing to attack.