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.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro & 2025 recap

14:17 - Transfers

35:05 - 2026 leaderships & race calendar

49:55 - 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/lucgrefte

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