Watts Occurring Ineos VS Decathlon! G and Luke battle it out in Provence đĽ | Watts Occurring
Feb 18, 2026
A heated tactical showdown on the Provençal climbs sees team strategies and split-second decisions decide victory and GC battles. They relive a gutsy breakaway win and discuss convoy driving and race efficiency. Sprints in the UAE Tour steal attention with a chaotic attack, then a dominant time trial highlights rising young talent. Plus, quick picks for family-friendly rides in Wales.
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Ineos' OldâSchool Leadout Sets The Scene
- Geraint Thomas recounts Ineos' committed lead-out and race plan on the Provence climb that set up Carlos to attack.
- He describes the tense finish where Riccitello took time to get onto the wheel and how that split the result.
Communicate And Gamble When Rivals Rejoin
- Do communicate clearly from the car so leaders know when rivals are coming through.
- If a dangerous rival is on, gamble and deny them turns rather than ride politely in the front.
Numbers Create Tactical Leverage On Climbs
- Geraint notes that a team with numerical superiority can force tactical chaos on a climb.
- If one team has multiple riders up front, no single team can comfortably chase and tactics open up instantly.