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Tour de France Stage 6 - The Yellow Jersey Changes Hands in an Aggressive Stage Jul 10, 2025

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In this episode we dig into what went down in Stage 6. An aggressive start, an equally aggressive Visma, a passive Tadej and UAE, a strong Healy, and a new TDF Leader in MVDP! Lots of action and lots of insight into how this can affect the GC in the next stages.

Tour de France Stage 5 - Inside the Decisive Time Trial Jul 09, 2025

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The time trial proved to be a decisive stage in this years' Tour de France. Remco win the stage and moved into second GC, can he be a contender for the overall? Tadej finished second and put over 1 minute into Jonas, what changed from the Dauphine TT? Jonas was off his best and fell down the GC, why did he struggle? Tom Danielson digs into the details to share what happened, why it happened, and what we can expect to see moving forward in the Tour.

Tour de France Stage 4 - Pogacar vs Vingegaard Round 1 Jul 08, 2025

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In this podcast Tom Danielson takes a close look at the first one on one battle between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard. What did Tadej's attack show? What was the unique thing that Jonas did to be able to follow Tadej? What tactical move did Tadej use to win the final sprint? This episode breaks down everything you need to know from the first Tadej vs Jonas battle.

Tour de France Stage 2 - Are Jonas and Tadej Swapping Strategies? Jul 06, 2025

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In this episode Tom Danielson dissects stage 2 from a GC battle perspective and shares his insight into the telling actions and moments of the two key rivals. We look at how Visma and UAE traded strategies while MDVP showed his incredible form to take the stage win and yellow. Could the actions in today's stage predict the coming performances by the favorites in the coming stages? Tune in to hear our take!

Tour de France Stage 1 - Inside the Crosswind Chaos Jul 05, 2025

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In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down Stage 1 of the Tour and takes you inside all the key details that defined the race. From how the top riders executed their strategies to how the teams performed in the most critical moments, Tom unpacks it all.

He shares what it really feels like to race a stage like today's, and explains the specific efforts riders must make to stay at the front. You'll learn how pros navigate a tightly packed peloton, and what kind of power it takes to split the group in a crosswind.

If you want to go behind the scenes of what you watched unfold in Stage 1, you won't want to miss this episode.

Tadej Pogacar vs Jonas Vingegaard - What did we see at the Dauphine? Jun 17, 2025

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The 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné delivered fireworks and a preview of what's coming at the Tour de France. Former WorldTour pro Tom brings the inside intel. His co-host and wife, Kourtney Danielson, brings the questions fans actually want answered. Together, they break down the data, the tactics, and the psychology behind the racing—plus whether Tadej's dominance is brilliant or hurting the sport. Tom also shares what he believes Visma needs to change if they want any shot at winning the Tour this July. You'll get clear insights, real takeaways you can apply to your own riding, and an honest, fun look at what's really going on inside the peloton. Whether you're racing, training, or just love a good story, this episode gives you a fresh perspective on one of the most important races of the year.

Tadej Pogacar's Mic Drop at Flèche Wallonne: Strategy, Power, and What's Next for Tadej & Remco Apr 25, 2025

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Tadej Pogacar delivered a legendary performance on the Mur de Huy—and we're breaking down every detail. In this episode, we analyze the 2025 Flèche Wallonne with a coach's eye: strategy, execution, and what it tells us about the biggest stars in pro cycling.

We dig into:

Tadej Pogacar's explosive attack and smart tactics
Remco Evenepoel's strategy—what worked, what didn't
Why short, steep climbs exposed key differences between them
What Remco needs to adjust for Liège–Bastogne–Liège
The mental, physical, and technical elements that shaped the race

Whether you're a cyclist, coach, or fan of the Spring Classics, this episode gives you insider insight into how elite performances are built—and where the next big moves might come from.

Subscribe for more breakdowns of pro races, rider analysis, and performance coaching tips.

Amstel Gold Analysis: What Went Wrong for Pogacar at Amstel Gold Apr 22, 2025

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Tadej Pogacar tried to ride away solo—and it didn't work!

In this episode, I break down the 2025 Amstel Gold Race and dig into why Pogacar's signature solo move came up short this time. We take a close look at the dynamics that made the difference and explore how Remco Evenepoel has clearly leveled up—but also made a key tactical mistake that cost him the win.

Finally, we dive into the unique factors that led to a brilliant and well-deserved victory for Mattias Skjelmose.

If you're into race tactics, performance analysis, and how the best riders in the world win (or lose), this one's for you.

What's Wrong With Wout Van Aert!?! Apr 19, 2025

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"What's wrong with Wout!?"

I was caught off guard today by how much negative chatter followed Wout Van Aert's excellent performance in Brabantse Pijl.

Are many seeing what I'm seeing? Apparently not. So I took a few minutes this afternoon to share my thoughts on his comeback performances—and how they might be pointing to bigger-picture goals that most people are missing.

Men's Olympic Road Race - Strategy, Execution, and Remco Aug 08, 2024

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In this episode we analyze the strategy and execution in the Men's Olympic Road Race. While the outcome checks out, how the actual race played out is the biggest story. We look at how the tactics presented some unique opportunities and how being the race favorite can make it more difficult to win. We also take a closer look at what Remco did differently before his winning attack that helped him stick it as well as the tactics behind that led to such a big margin in the finish.