Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast

In this episode Patrick and Benji go over the freshly announced Giro 2026 route.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners* 👇🚴‍♂️ Want to reach your goals with cycling’s smartest training app? Get a one month free trial of JOIN Cycling, no strings attached! 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerouge🧡 The JOIN x Lanterne Rouge Indoor Series is live on Zwift! Ride with us every Thursday at 20:00 CEST in structured group workouts that fit straight into your JOIN training plan 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerougeindoor⚡ Fuel like the pros with Maurten, trusted by some of the fastest riders in the peloton. Get 20% off your first order with code LRMaurten2025 👉 https://www.maurten.comTimestamps:00:00:00 Intro00:04:59 2025 recap00:08:14 2026 Giro route overview00:14:56 Stage-by-stage analysis01:06:48 GC contenders01:19:30 Predictions and rating the route*Meet the team* 👇🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefteSome links in this description may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you make a purchase through them. This helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this episode Patrick and Benji preview arguably the best women's team in the world, FDJ - Suez.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners* 👇🚴‍♂️ Want to reach your goals with cycling’s smartest training app? Get a one month free trial of JOIN Cycling, no strings attached! 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerouge🧡 The JOIN x Lanterne Rouge Indoor Series is live on Zwift! Ride with us every Thursday at 20:00 CEST in structured group workouts that fit straight into your JOIN training plan 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerougeindoor⚡ Fuel like the pros with Maurten, trusted by some of the fastest riders in the peloton. Get 20% off your first order with code LRMaurten2025 👉 https://www.maurten.comTimestamps:00:00 - Intro & 2025 recap10:04 - Tour de France Femmes16:07 - Transfers29:33 - Predictions & hot takes*Meet the team* 👇🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefteSome links in this description may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you make a purchase through them. This helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this episode Patrick and Benji preview Decathlon CMA CGM Team 2026.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners* 👇🚴‍♂️ Want to reach your goals with cycling’s smartest training app? Get a one month free trial of JOIN Cycling, no strings attached! 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerouge🧡 The JOIN x Lanterne Rouge Indoor Series is live on Zwift! Ride with us every Thursday at 20:00 CEST in structured group workouts that fit straight into your JOIN training plan 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerougeindoor⚡ Fuel like the pros with Maurten, trusted by some of the fastest riders in the peloton. Get 20% off your first order with code LRMaurten2025 👉 https://www.maurten.comTimestamps:00:00 - Intro & 2025 recap13:45 - Transfers39:40 - 2026 goals & Grand Tour ambitions45:59 - Predictions & hot takes*Meet the team* 👇🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefteSome links in this description may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you make a purchase through them. This helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this episode Patrick and Benji preview Lidl - Trek, a team that turned a big 2025 into even bigger 2026 ambitions, talking Ayuso’s blockbuster move, leadership between Pedersen and Milan & Skjelmose and Ayuso, and their expectations and predictions for next year.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners* 👇⚡ Fuel like the pros with Maurten, trusted by some of the fastest riders in the peloton. Get 20% off your first order with code LRMaurten2025 👉 https://www.maurten.com🚴‍♂️ Want to reach your goals with cycling’s smartest training app? Get a one month free trial of JOIN Cycling, no strings attached! 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerouge🧡 The JOIN x Lanterne Rouge Indoor Series is live on Zwift! Ride with us every Thursday at 20:00 CEST in structured group workouts that fit straight into your JOIN training plan 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerougeindoorTimestamps:00:00 - Intro & 2025 recap14:17 - Transfers35:05 - 2026 leaderships & race calendar49:55 - Predictions & hot takes*Meet the team* 👇🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefteSome links in this description may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you make a purchase through them. This helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this episode Patrick and Benji preview the new-look 2026 squad of Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe after a winter of transfers, surprise departures, and a new GC hierarchy.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners* 👇🚴‍♂️ Want to reach your goals with cycling’s smartest training app? Get a one month free trial of JOIN Cycling, no strings attached! 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerouge🧡 The JOIN x Lanterne Rouge Indoor Series is live on Zwift! Ride with us every Thursday at 20:00 CEST in structured group workouts that fit straight into your JOIN training plan 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerougeindoor⚡ Fuel like the pros with Maurten, trusted by some of the fastest riders in the peloton. Get 20% off your first order with code LRMaurten2025 👉 https://www.maurten.comTimestamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:11 - 2025 season recap00:21:11 - Transfers00:28:41 - Balancing GC leadership00:50:10 - 2026 goals00:55:41 - Predictions & hot takes*Meet the team* 👇🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefteSome links in this description may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you make a purchase through them. This helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

The 2026 season kicks off at LRCP with Patrick and Benji previewing the newly promoted Uno-X Mobility men’s squad*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners* 👇🚴‍♂️ Want to reach your goals with cycling’s smartest training app? Get a one month free trial of JOIN Cycling, no strings attached! 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerouge🧡 The JOIN x Lanterne Rouge Indoor Series is live on Zwift! Ride with us every Thursday at 20:00 CEST in structured group workouts that fit straight into your JOIN training plan 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerougeindoor⚡ Fuel like the pros with Maurten, trusted by some of the fastest riders in the peloton. Get 20% off your first order with code LRMaurten2025 👉 https://www.maurten.com*Timestamps:*00:00 - Intro  01:19 - 2025 recap  16:30 - Transfers  21:59 - Goals & WorldTour focus  42:30 - Predictions & hot takes*Meet the team* 👇🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefteSome links in this description may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you make a purchase through them. This helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this episode Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the 2025 women's season and give out awards in different categories.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners* 👇🚴‍♂️ Want to reach your goals with cycling’s smartest training app? Get a one month free trial of JOIN Cycling, no strings attached! 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerouge🧡 The JOIN x Lanterne Rouge Indoor Series is live on Zwift! Ride with us every Thursday at 20:00 CEST in structured group workouts that fit straight into your JOIN training plan 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerougeindoor⚡ Fuel like the pros with Maurten, trusted by some of the fastest riders in the peloton. Get 20% off your first order with code LRMaurten2025 👉 https://www.maurten.com*Meet the team* 👇🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefteSome links in this description may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you make a purchase through them. This helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

For this special episode Patrick went to visit JOIN’s Amsterdam HQ to sit down with CEO Jim van den Berg and trace his founder journey from struggling junior cyclist to WorldTour coach to building one of the sport’s leading adaptive training platforms.*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners* 👇🚴‍♂️ Want to reach your goals with cycling’s smartest training app? Get a one month free trial of JOIN Cycling, no strings attached! 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerouge🧡 The JOIN x Lanterne Rouge Indoor Series is live on Zwift! Ride with us every Thursday at 20:00 CEST in structured group workouts that fit straight into your JOIN training plan 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerougeindoor⚡ Fuel like the pros with Maurten, trusted by some of the fastest riders in the peloton. Get 20% off your first order with code LRMaurten2025 👉 https://www.maurten.comTimestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction & Jim’s early cycling years00:07:57 Returning to cycling, continental racing & starting as a coach00:16:30 WorldTour coaching & the Thomas Dekker hour record project00:23:17 The origin of JOIN, early development & first investment00:33:40 Growing JOIN: content strategy, expansion & fundraising challenges00:56:10 The Relive merger, JOIN Running & future vision*Meet the team* 👇🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefteSome links in this description may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you make a purchase through them. This helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this episode of LRCP Weekly Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen recap the past week in the world of cycling.Hop on the Lanterne Rouge Discord for the Q&A this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. CET! 🎙️ https://discord.gg/3N5kJpVmHow Clean is Cycling? Analysing the Anti-Doping Fight: https://lanternerouge.com/2023/03/26/how-clean-is-cycling-analysing-the-anti-doping-fight/El Pais - The investigation that led to the doping suspension of cyclist Oier Lazkano: https://elpais.com/deportes/ciclismo/2025-10-31/la-investigacion-que-llevo-a-la-suspension-por-dopaje-del-ciclista-oier-lazkano.html*Exclusive deals from our trusted partners* 👇🚴‍♂️ Want to reach your goals with cycling’s smartest training app? Get a one month free trial of JOIN Cycling, no strings attached! 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerouge🧡 The JOIN x Lanterne Rouge Indoor Series is live on Zwift! Ride with us every Thursday at 20:00 CEST in structured group workouts that fit straight into your JOIN training plan 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerougeindoor🚴‍♂️ Want to reach your goals with cycling’s smartest training app? Get a one month free trial of JOIN Cycling, no strings attached! 👉 https://join.cc/campaigns/lanternerougeTimestamps: 00:00:00 Intro00:02:56 Oizer Lazkano provisionally suspended00:31:15 Team Jayco-AlUla saves their WorldTour license00:36:20 Other news00:38:06 Pogacar’s knee injury00:40:30 La Vuelta 2026 to start in Monaco00:46:30 Mallorca Challenge adds Team Time Trial00:48:12 Giro Budapest rumours00:49:48 Intermarche merger issues00:57:40 Ramble⚡ Fuel like the pros with Maurten, trusted by some of the fastest riders in the peloton. Get 20% off your first order with code LRMaurten2025 👉 https://www.maurten.com*Meet the team* 👇🇦🇺 Patrick Broe - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@LanterneRougeCycling & https://www.instagram.com/the_lanterne_rouge_/ & https://www.twitter.com/lanternerougeyt 🇧🇪 Benji Naesen - Host: https://www.youtube.com/@BenjiNaesenTV & https://www.instagram.com/benjinaesen/ & https://www.twitter.com/benjinaesen🇳🇱 Luc Grefte - Producer: https://www.twitter.com/lucgrefteSome links in this description may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a commission if you make a purchase through them. This helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!