Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Ronde van Vlaanderen 2026 preview
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Apr 2, 2026 A sharp preview of the Tour of Flanders focusing on route secrets, key climbs like the Kwaremont and Paterberg, and the race’s tactical phases. They unpack Remco Evenepoel’s surprise entry and its ripple effects on team strategy. The conversation shifts to how Pogacar, Van der Poel and other contenders might influence finales and which outsiders could animate the final 55 km. The women’s race and tactical favorites also get a focused rundown.
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Race Phases And The Second Oude Kwaremont Pivot
- Tour of Flanders divides into phases: an early anticipation zone, Pogacar's launching zone at the second Oude Kwaremont, then the decisive climbs to the finish.
- Patrick Broe explains the second Oude Kwaremont (55km to go) is where Pogacar typically attacks and the race becomes attritional, reshaping tactics.
Flanders Rewards Power And Low CdA On Short Repeated Climbs
- The course mixes steep short cobbled climbs with fast peddling flats; success depends on power-to-aero and repeated punch efforts.
- Patrick Broe highlights climbs like Paterberg/Koppenberg demand short maximal power and fast pedalling on false flats.
Assign Team Roles For Each Race Phase
- Expect three tactical phases and prepare team roles for each: anticipation, Pogacar launch, and final attrition.
- Benji Naesen advises teams either get riders into anticipation moves or conserve energy to be near leaders at second Oude Kwaremont.