Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Can Visma Avoid Last Year’s Disaster? | LRCP Weekly #9
Mar 31, 2026
A lively recap of recent hilly races, sprint surprises and tight GC battles. They cover a string of rider injuries and medical updates that could reshape classics lineups. A serious discussion follows about a tragic incident at Zürich Worlds and the debate over rider safety, data and live tracking. The show finishes with team signings, transfer rumours and previews of upcoming Flemish races.
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Pidcock Found Because Of Race Radio
- Tom Pidcock fell into a ravine at Volta Catalunya and was found only after contacting his race radio.
- Benji uses this incident to argue that removing radios before reliable GPS tracking is dangerous.
Severe Knee Dislocations End Classic Campaigns
- Knee dislocations with bone and ligament damage require surgery and rule riders out of key cobbled classics.
- Patrick explains Lorenz Rex's knee injury will likely keep him out of Paris‑Roubaix and Tour of Flanders.
UCI Safety Changes Came Too Late
- The UCI's safety actions feel reactive rather than proactive after Muriel Fäher's death.
- Benji and Patrick point out GPS tracking and transponder checks were long-discussed yet only accelerated after the tragedy, showing institutional delay.