Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Corkscrew Chaos Down Under & New 'Nerfed' Classics Routes? | LRCP Weekly #2
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Jan 26, 2026 Fast-paced recaps of the Tour Down Under, including a dramatic Corkscrew attack, crashes and a kangaroo incident. Debate over why pure climbers were dropped and UAE's aggressive tactics. Reactions to early Spanish races and rising young riders. Big talk about route tweaks for Strade Bianche and Omloop and how those changes could alter race tactics. Previews of AlUla, Surf Coast and Cadel's Road Race.
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UAE Dominance On Corkscrew
- UAE dominated the Tour Down Under GC after a huge, sustained effort on Corkscrew that split the race and created big gaps.
- Heat and unusually high heart rates probably amplified the splits and reduced pure climbers' effectiveness.
Control Climbs To Set Up Uphill Sprints
- Use team control on climbs to set up a protected sprinter for tricky uphill sprint finishes.
- Position lead-out riders to launch decisively and avoid sitting too long in the final metres.
Kangaroo Crash At Tour Down Under
- A kangaroo jumped into the peloton during Stage 5 and caused a crash, injuring riders and affecting UAE's race fortunes.
- Patrick described cycling near Adelaide where kangaroos unpredictably hop into roads and can collide with cyclists.
