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Tour de France Stage 10 - The Revenge Tour Continues With Key Emotional Victory Jul 14, 2026

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Stage 10 was more than extending the lead in the GC. It was about pulling off the solo victory by attacking two climbs before the finish and holding it on the challenging open roads after. Tadej's performances in this Tour are nothing short of exceptional, but they seem driven by key moments Tadej had struggled with in the past. Tom unpacks how the stage went down and details the signs of trauma matched with motivation that Tadej showed today on his way to his. third stage win in this years TDF.

Tour de France Rest Day - Addressing the Headlines and What a TDF Rest Day Looks Like Jul 13, 2026

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Tom breaks down the first rest day of the Tour de France. He dives into what rest days actually look like for professional cyclists in the race as well as addresses the headlines that have come out on the rest days.

Tour de France Stage 9 - MVDP Gets His Stage Win, UAE Hunts, Pidock's Derailleur, and more! Jul 13, 2026

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Matthew Van der Poel takes the win on Stage 9, but Tom reveals why his results in the first week don't tell the real story about his form. Plus, he breaks down the hidden strategy of how breakaways actually form at the Tour level, introducing the "Stars and Extras" method that works for amateur racing too.

We also dive into why UAE chased, what happened to Pidcock's derailleur, how the rest days work, and more!

Stage 8: How Did One Rider Almost Hold Off the Entire Peloton? Jul 12, 2026

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In this episode, Tom breaks down Stage 8 of the Tour de France, a sprint stage that wasn't straightforward. Tim Merlier dominated from an impossible position, a single rider almost held off the entire peloton, and extreme heat is beginning to change how the Tour is being raced.

Tour de France Stage 7: Why Sprinters Deserve Your Respect, and What Tadej's Hunger Really Means Jul 11, 2026

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In this episode, Tom breaks down Stage 7 of the Tour de France, a sprint stage. While sprint stages aren't his specialty as a former GC rider, Tom provides valuable insights into sprinter strategy, the changing dynamics of the peloton, and the deeper psychology driving Tadej Pogačar's dominant performance.

Tour de France Stage 6: Tadej's Redemption Tour Continues With A Scorch the Earth Masterclass Jul 10, 2026

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In this episode, Tom breaks down Stage 6 of the Tour de France, one of the most dominant individual performances in recent Tour history. Tadej Pogačar goes solo on the Tourmalet, sets a new record, and wins by over two and a half minutes over Jonas Vingegaard. This isn't just a stage win. This is a statement. This is revenge. This is Tadej showing the cycling world he's operating on a whole different level.

Tour de France Stage 5: A New Sprinter Emerges While A Massive GC Shake Up Almost Happened Jul 09, 2026

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In this episode, Tom breaks down Stage 5 of the Tour de France, a chaotic sprint stage won by anew face, Olav Kooij. But the real focus is on how rule changes over the past years have fundamentally transformed the way the Tour de France is raced in the final kilometers, and how the GC was almost massively impacted today.

Tour de France Stage 4 - A Tactical Masterclass Jul 07, 2026

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In this episode, Tom breaks down Stage 4 of the Tour de France, a stage that was supposed to be a boring breakaway day but instead delivered a "sprinter" win on a mtn stage, incredible American performances, an inspiring yellow jersey story, and a warning about the cumulative heat fatigue that will haunt this race through the final week.

Tour de France Stage 3 - Tadej Reveals Key Weapons and Strategy Jul 06, 2026

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In this episode, Tom breaks down Stage 3 of the Tour de France, where Tadej Pogačar took the yellow jersey with a dominant stage win, and UAE continues to assert complete control over the race.

The big story isn't just that Tadej won. It's the statement he and his team are making. UAE is flexing muscle and letting everyone know they're all in. They chased a stage win even though they don't have the yellow jersey, showing their confidence and dominance.

Tom digs into Tadej's mindset. This is his revenge tour. Last year, a knee injury and illness kept him from showing his true level. This year, he's back to prove he's not only the best rider ever to race the Tour, but he's going to dominate in every way possible. He's reminding Tom of Peter Sagan in his prime, a rider who loved the game so much he'd chase stage wins just because he could.

The GC is taking shape. The Tour de France is shaping up to be one for the ages.

Tour de France Stage 2 -Del Toro Takes Stage As Tadej Chooses Teammate Over Yellow Jul 05, 2026

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In this episode, Tom breaks down the incredible Stage 2 of the 2026 Tour de France, a performance that showcases Tadej Pogačar's confidence, leadership, and exceptional level of fitness. Tom breaks down the stage, the key moves in the final, analyzes each of the contender's performance, and shares how they look heading into the next stages.

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