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Tour de France Stage 1 - Visma Strikes First! Jul 04, 2026

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In this episode of The Process, Tom breaks down Stage 1 of the 2026 Tour de France, a team time trial that saw Visma-Lease a Bike dominate with experience and cohesion. Jonas Vingegaard takes the yellow jersey, while Tadej Pogačar trails by 12 seconds, already creating an interesting narrative for the race.

What's Covered:

Tom analyzes why Visma won beyond raw power. Mateo Jorgenson was the MVP, but the real story is team unity, practice, and clean execution. The comfort level between riders comes from experience, something that can't be faked.

He breaks down what went wrong for UAE, despite having the most powerful roster on paper. Critical mistakes in transitions, rider changes, and strategy cost them 12 seconds. Tom also explores how having a rider as strong as Tadej (pulling over 600 watts) can actually work against your team when teammates can't maintain that pace.

Trek and Remco get the spotlight too. Quinn Simmons was impressive, Ayuso looked like a dark horse contender, but Remco's team looked chaotic despite his incredible individual performance.

The podcast closes with predictions for Stage 2: Montjuic finish. Expect Tadej to attack. Watch closely if he can drop Jonas, it will reveal something we will see later on in the Tour!

TDF Stage 1 Preview Show Jul 03, 2026

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It's time to get this year's TDF rolling and it starts with a bang. This year's race will kick off with a team time trial that will already have an impact on the GC.

In this episode we look at how the big favorites look coming into the race, what their strategies could look like, what all goes into a winning team time trial effort, and more!

TDF stage 18: Visma Tactics I Like and Why Tadej Is Now a Stone Cold Killer Jul 25, 2025

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In this episode, Tom Danielson unpacks the tactical drama and standout performances from one of the most revealing stages of the Tour so far.

Why Tom liked Visma's strategy —and how they executed it to near perfection
Why Tadej Pogačar has evolved into a cold-blooded killer in the mountains, and how it's working out
What's new about Jonas Vingegaard—and why Tom's loving this version of him
A breakdown of key mistakes and tactical decisions that shifted the race
Oscar Onley's comeback ride: why it was one of the most underrated moments of the day
Red Bull's tactical plan: why it makes sense, but fell short in execution
Final thoughts on the stage and where each rider's trajectory could lead next

This one's packed with insight, and real race IQ. Don't miss it.

TDF Stage 16 : Jonas vs. Tadej: A Tactical Chess Match on Mt Ventoux Jul 23, 2025

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In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the latest chapter in the Tadej Pogačar vs. Jonas Vingegaard rivalry, one of the most tactical and intense battles we've seen yet.

We cover:

The contrasting strategies: Tadej's defense vs. Jonas' relentless offense
A moment-by-moment analysis of Jonas' attacks and Tadej's responses
Did Tadej bluff? What his body language really said
How their attacking styles differ and what it means for the days ahead
Tadej's visible respect for Jonas in this stage
How the other GC contenders measured up
What to expect in the next round of mountain warfare

This one was a masterclass in climbing, don't miss the breakdown.

TDF Climbing Performance Deep Dive Jul 21, 2025

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In this episode, Tom Danielson answers your biggest questions about climbing performance—breaking down the physical, technical, and mental aspects that define success in the mountains.

Topics covered include:

Tom's favorite climbs in Europe and the U.S.
The Four Pillars of Climbing Performance
Nutrition's role in sustained climbing power
Power zones and how they apply on climbs
How to train climbing durability and force production
Feeding strategies for long climbs
Seated vs. standing technique—when to use each
The mindset it takes to climb at your best
Climbing metrics that matter for GC riders
Drafting on climbs—how much does it help?
Comparing the styles of Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar

Whether you're racing for the podium or chasing your next PR, this episode is packed with insights to help you become a better climber.

Tour de France Stages 13 & 14 : Tadej's Amazing TT Win and Jonas' Resurgence Jul 19, 2025

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In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the key performances from Stages 13 and 14 of the Tour. We dive into the uphill time trial battle between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard—analyzing their power, execution, and what may have caused Remco Evenepoel to struggle. Then we turn to Stage 14, where Thymen Arensman held off the chasing GC favorites to claim the biggest win of his career. Tom takes a close look at Tadej's shift in strategy and what it could signal for Jonas, who appears to be gaining momentum.

Tour de France Stage 12 Analysis- Tadej's Domination vs Jonas' Struggle Jul 18, 2025

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The first mountain top finish of this year's Tour de France was incredible. In this episode Tom Danielson dissects Tadej's winning performance, unpacks why Jonas and Visma struggled, gives insight into what we can expect from each rival in the next stages, and highlights the young talent that is emerging to battle for the top ten positions. There's a lot here so enjoy this hour long episode.

Tour de France Stage 11 Analysis - Absolute Chaos and What Happened With Tadej's Crash Jul 16, 2025

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Stage 11 delivered a brutal day of racing, culminating in a GC scare when Tadej Pogacar crashed in the final kilometers. In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the stage and dives into the details of Tadej's crash and the reactions from his rivals. We analyze the potential impact of this crash and the tough stage on the upcoming mountain battles, exploring how it could shape the race over the next three stages.

Tour de France Stage 10 Breakdown: Tadej vs. Jonas – Who Has the Edge? Jul 15, 2025

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Tom Danielson unpacks the first major mountain test of the 2025 Tour de France. We dive into how Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard measured up during Stage 10, from Tadej's explosive final climb to the Visma-led pressure cooker beforehand.

We analyze:

How each rider handled the decisive moments
What their body language and tactics revealed
How their performances compare to earlier stages and the Dauphiné

Is Visma's strategy working or backfiring? Tune in for deep insights and bold predictions for the mountain stages ahead.

Tour de France Stage 7 - Tadej Rides Conservatively to Another Win Jul 11, 2025

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Tadej is winning—but he's doing it differently.

In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down what makes Tadej's approach so unique and what it could mean for the stages ahead. At the same time, he takes a close look at Jonas Vingegaard and Visma's current aggressive strategy.

The GC picture is starting to take shape, and Tom dives into the key contenders emerging from the chaos—analyzing who's rising, what we can expect from each, and how the battle might evolve from here.

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