Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Strade Bianche 2026
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Mar 7, 2026 A lively recap of the men's and women's Strade Bianche races, covering decisive climbs, chaotic final kilometers, and key mechanicals. They debate team tactics, chase dynamics, and who thrives on the white gravel. The conversation also flags rising stars, surprising podiums, and what these results mean for upcoming classics.
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How Pogacar Broke The Race On Monte Santamaria
- Pogacar's Monte Santamaria descent attack split the race and made solo victory likely.
- Kristoff's leadout then Pitcock's small mechanical on the descent removed key chasers and let Pogacar open a decisive gap.
Plan Fueling For Intensity And Duration
- Structure race fueling according to duration and intensity to avoid early bonking.
- Use published fuel guides (e.g., Maurten) that break down carb intake across short or long races.
Why The Chase Never Came Together
- The chasing group's lack of cohesion handed Pogacar a long-range advantage.
- Del Toro and Kristensen disrupted organized chases while Paul Seichas burned energy solo, preventing an effective 4v1 chase.