Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Vuelta a España 2025 - Stage 19
Sep 12, 2025
The hosts delve into the unique features of Stage 19, dissecting its flat terrain and how crosswinds could shake things up. Tactical sprint strategies are highlighted, showcasing rivalries among teams like Alpecin and Ineos. They discuss the shifting dynamics in team cycling, including new rider signings for the coming season. The playful analysis of their fantasy league standings adds a humorous touch, while predictions for upcoming stages focus on key athletes like Almeida and Vingegaard, emphasizing strategic planning and rider performance.
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Stage Profile Favours Uphill Sprinters
- The stage into Guijuelo was a transitional uphill-sprint with no categorized climbs and a fast descent into the final 5 km.
- The last 2 km average 3% and lead to a genuine uphill sprint finish rather than a technical dash.
Too Many Teams Wanted The Sprint
- Many teams were unusually committed to a bunch sprint, so break formation was controlled differently than typical week-three transitional stages.
- That collective motivation made the peloton stamp out big moves and kept the stage likely to end in a sprint.
Jakov Otruba's Solo Break
- Benji recalls a lone break of Jakov Otruba who rode solo all day while sprinters' teams controlled the chase.
- He admits he didn't watch every kilometer but noticed Alpecin and Lotto doing much of the control early on.