Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Paris-Nice Stage 8 & Tirreno-Adriatico Stage 7
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Mar 15, 2026 A lively recap of Paris-Nice’s dramatic final climbs, crashes and tactical reshuffling that shaped the general classification. A breakdown of Tirreno-Adriatico’s explosive early attacks, bonus-second battles and chaotic final kilometers. Quick takes on leadout masterstrokes, sprint finishes, women's Trofeo Alfredo Binda action and which riders now look strong for the big tours.
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Why The Final Wall Decided Paris-Nice
- Paris-Nice Stage 8 was short with multiple climbs but only the final 3.3km at 8.2% (Côte Linguador) was decisive for attacks.
- Jonas Vingegaard attacked seated and tempoed to the top but couldn't drop Lenny Martinez, showing the climb suited sustained efforts more than explosive accelerations.
Martinez Crash Then Team Rescue
- Daniel Felipe Martinez crashed after the Côte Laporte and then rode protected by Bora to defend second on GC.
- Patrick Broe describes Martinez smashing into a heap and appearing to crack a rib, after which Bora surrounded him with teammates to chase and preserve his podium spot.
How Lenny Beat Vingegaard On Stage Finish
- Lenny Martinez matched Vingegaard on the climb then pushed the descent aggressively and outsprinted Vingegaard to win the stage.
- The sequence showed Lenny's five-second power and accelerative sprint made him hard to shake and gave him the edge in a small-group finish.