Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Who Will Be Playing Lance Armstrong in New Movie? | LRCP Weekly #4
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Feb 9, 2026 They recap a hectic week of racing, including crash fallout and rider safety concerns. Kit nerding takes center stage with a playful review of 2026 team designs. There is lively debate about a Lance Armstrong biopic and which actors should play key figures. They also preview upcoming races and dissect tactical twists from recent stage wins.
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Early Races Show Form, Not Fate
- Early-season races reveal form, not definitive Grand Tour predictions.
- Benji and Patrick treat wins as confirmation of fitness rather than long-term forecasts.
Use Road Bikes For Time Trials
- Ban TT bikes and run time trials on regular road bikes to simplify equipment and cut costs.
- Patrick argues road-bike TTs would shift focus to improving riding skill on standard equipment.
Removing GC Skews Rider Incentives
- When organizers remove GC impact from a timed stage it distorts riders' incentives and results.
- Benji highlights that non-counted TT times can change who tries and how teams behave.
