Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Can Seixas Drop Pogačar in Strade Bianche? | LRCP Weekly #7
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Mar 3, 2026 They recap recent one-day and smaller stage races and spotlight rising young talents. An injury bulletin covers crashes and how absences reshape Milano–Sanremo tactics. A deep chat on AI partnerships explores how teams use data for training and race decisions. They preview Strade Bianche contenders, gravel sectors and tactical questions around Pogacar’s odds.
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Rwanda Race Caravan Crash Killed Spectators
- At the Rwanda race a caravan vehicle hit spectators, reportedly killing two people, and coverage afterwards was minimal.
- Benji and Patrick noted scarce follow-up information and expressed condolences while questioning the limited reporting.
Cipressa Launches Create Game Theory Problems
- Launching Pogacar alone on Cipressa is high-risk because he then must work with whoever survives and can be disadvantaged on the flat run to Poggio.
- Benji outlines game-theory dynamics where Pogacar may rationally refuse 50/50 pulls if odds favour rivals like Van der Poel.
Monte Santamari Is The Decisive Launchpad
- Strade Bianche likely opens decisively on Monte Santamari where Pogacar's sustained power suits repeated long efforts.
- Benji and Patrick expect UAE to launch on that sector with Vermarker, Groschartner and Novak setting tempo to create a select group for Pogacar.