2020 Tour de France Stage 1

[@Wizardscobra]

Awesome to see Andy on the show. One of my favorite cyclists.

[@DrJRMCFC]

So looking forward to your commentary, opinions and insights over the next three weeks.

[@greatpariscars]

Once again the production quality is top notch. A big thank you to JB for all you do to make WEDU happen.

[@Hedensted93]

Yo Lance, Mads Pedersen in White jersey, he is the first World Champion since you to ride in that! one of the few Tour records of yours thats still official aswell!

[@jasoncdebussy]

I didn't realise Mads was that young!

[@hakapik683]

NOTHING Armstrong did in the Tour should still be recognized. He is a cheating scumbag. He should be in JAIL for what he did.

[@turdferguson388]

🙄

[@YvonkaV]

Hakapik .... and you still watch him LOL

[@hakapik683]

@@YvonkaV Saw his picture, did not watch the video.. only made my comment.

[@LETOUR7TIMESFRANCE]

Best in the business Boys!! I dont miss a beat.Huge fan been tuning in to the podcast since the airstream days..Keep It rollin 7 Time💪💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@malcontent456]

It's so refreshing to see the three of you sitting in a room together without muzzles on. Chapeau for that alone; the excellent commentary is almost gravy for me at this point.

[@3rwparks3]

I am with George. I think Tom Dumoulin has the experience, and he is a world class time trialer.

[@pahouseholder]

Has TJV named him as a co-leader though?

[@iminc5498]

I agree. Hell, he is already a winner of a very hard Giro. This Tour is equally as hard, I think Domoulin will come through, he’s still getting better

[@christianmatheron6444]

Both Dumoulin and Roglic did a Q&A with fans 24 hours before the depart. Tom confirmed he would ride for GC with Primoz. I think Tom will be extremely close if they make it to Paris. He’s my pick.

[@jasoncdebussy]

As long as all that time away from racing hasn't put a dent in his form 👍 I think he would do well to stay out of trouble and keep a low profile in the peloton until it all properly kicks off 😊

[@lalame92]

Well there is only one stage of TT in this years edition. I think Roglic is on pair with Dumoulin in TT and he has been in great form this season. No doubt that Roglic is going to dominate.

[@houston2083]

A-team back in action, luv it... Vive le Tour!

[@netw52]

That interview with Bobke breaks me. Every time. In the best way possible. Mad respect for Paul. I miss him. Never met him, but felt like I had lost a real buddy.

[@sv1296]

This is pure gold. Excellent commentary, expert opinions and genuine comedy. Truly great, lads! Looking forward to another 3 weeks of this. FYI, the fanny pack is a bold decision... Takes a real alpha to pull it off!

[@richa7970]

Live Strong Armstrong still 7 time Tour de France champ! Thank you sir good to see and hear you!

[@donnawebster4310]

True Story...years ago we were listening to Lance pay tribute to George in his home town and during the special George was riding around his beautiful city of Greenville, SC and it was at that moment that we decided to give the south a try and here we are 12 years later . . not in SC but just as beautiful NC from SO CA and have never looked back.

[@gsipp00]

Where is George's Can visualization simulation of the sprint finish?

[@spicee1000]

Sponsored by Hi-Brew Coffee

[@julen2380]

Almost forgot about that but you're absolutely right! Bring it back, George!

[@spicee1000]

@@johnpontes812 I know...but they need to jump back in and sponsor that portion of the show.

[@gsipp00]

@@pinarellosq2868 ok do you have a job? Do you show up unprepared? If you do you aren't allowed to keep that job. Lance won all of his TDF's by his meticulous preparation and being more informed any ready than any of his competitors. I have been a loyal fan of his and this Podcast from day 1 of 1999 Tdf and first Pod here. I am sorry if offended however this Pod seemed to be thrown together at last minute without any discussion or forethought unlike TDF pods...its better to not do a Pod than make a half hearted effort that was evident today.

[@henk-ottolimburg7947]

Love that there are still people who plan their routes on a map. You have zero overview on your smartphone. And indeed, you notice the difference between smaller and bigger roads. And the smallest are best for cycling, esp. uphill.

[@stevec6232]

Great insight from Andy. Happy to see him back!

[@andrep5483]

Wauw, 6 min intro about sponsoring... that’s a bit much man, glad I can forward it... show is great nevertheless

[@halfrousseau69]

thanks for the tip - hit the go button at minute 6 - bingo

[@JP-om3ou]

Got them billllz to pay

[@ronaldwoods8979]

Love the TDF! So glad it's back on. Great to see Andy and George.

[@Terri1976]

Primoz Roglic is my #1 pick for sure! Seeing him today trying to settle the Estana rider shows he's got a cool head and signs of a great leader. Good sportsmanship and cheers to the Pelotan overall. BTW, from CT and drinking Athletic Brewing Co as I write this! Great advertising Lance.... Come to CT for a ride and visit the Brewing Co! Great show guys, thanks!!

[@ia5662]

Def. like Primoz, great young talent

[@oliva1971]

@@ia5662 Young? He is 30.

[@melaniemeyer3558]

Don’t forget Emu: Emanuel Buchmann. All of Germany stands behind him.

[@HollywoodModelling]

Sadly like last year, everyone ignores and forgets Emu.. who basically is No.2 on the road from last years race.

[@ThePunisherNr01]

@@HollywoodModelling Yeah he is really good, kind of like the opposite of Alaphillipe, not very explosive but increidebly stable and persistent. I feel like the mountain heavy tour could be good for him. But the colombians will excell there too... going to be a good one.

[@vascoamaralgrilo]

Great pod, and it was nice to have Andy coming along!

[@thetelepath8245]

Man, finally the Tour starts! I´m so thrilled, the next 3 weeks are gonna be great... especially with your daily analysis Great work guys, keep it up ;-)

[@Smokey66s]

“Andy, how did you feel about Contador cheating you out of your spot on the podium?” Andy went into detail when posed a similar question by Paul Burmeister on NBC SN’s “Ultimate Tour”. Worth a listen, Andy is a class act!

[@phildelgiudice3448]

Lance: let me take care of some business.... This episode brought to you by 48 different sponsors.

[@Terri1976]

LOL!

[@Smokey66s]

Check out real estate in Aspen💰💰

[@ricric9521]

It's video so nicely skipped. : )

[@davidhurdle1472]

Definitely ask for your money back.......complain much?

[@riancarr3827]

roadir here. hit by car, injured and drinking althletic beer full time. Love the stuff. Buy a case a week and share it all the time. Glad you're repping it!

[@scottnigro]

I love this show. Could listen to them all day.

[@stppearson825]

It's good to see that a man who is able to ambulate effectively is willing to wear a fanny pack with such confidence to model their practicality. I remember when I used to them during the 80's when they were ultra cool. The most important thing Lance was wearing in the picture was his T-shirt. It had the right school and mascot on it. GO CU!

[@stinnm]

Hey guys....FYI those large diaphragm condenser mics are meant for speaking into the side (front)... not the top lol

[@randyhagens]

Those appear to be Heil microphones and are being used correctly.

[@stinnm]

Ahh so these aren't even condenser mics they are dynamic huh

[@therealhuntani]

Didn't look to see if someone else said this, but Michelin is smart! They make tires. And then they make maps and rate restaurants so that people go out and use those tires as much as possible. Excellent business plan.

[@buzzman4860]

Velonews is a partner! I am laughing so hard since those douches have in the past on their podcast put so much hate on LA. Well well, lmao

[@xgalvan1]

They’ve been desperate ever since Caley Fretz left and have been bought by pocket media. Once the best podcast in cycling, now the corniest.

[@mtb91295]

ONE NUT WONDER, STILL GOAT

[@janjansen3315]

one can safely skip the first 6 minutes considering its just one big commercial...

[@funnights74]

I did😀

[@coachjeff493]

The whole thing has become one long commercial

[@DrJRMCFC]

But you want their content for free. Do you work for free too? Surely you don’t accept your pay cheque at the end of the month?

[@Terri1976]

Want it to keep chuggin? Gotta keep on pluggin!

[@janjansen3315]

@@DrJRMCFC I would rather pay indeed to listen then to hear that much commercial bs

[@aidizhang750]

Hey good show guys, but I liked it better when you were in the travel trailer. It felt more down to earth, like more of the Tour de France style, peace out ✌️

[@Mike-pi6sr]

...several with rim brakes yesterday, including Bernal

[@MstrRo]

The issue with Oura Ring is that once the batteries have gone through it's lifecycle, it is no longer functional and ends up in the landfill because the rechargeable batteries are not replaceable.

[@the.french.lobstercolinrau2728]

*such an amazing surprise to hear A.Schleck was coming ! *

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

Andy would have crashed 15 times on stage 1.

[@gregorythomas5804]

fensterfred both would be true. Yesterday’s course, on a dry day, would be tough. With the rain it was madness.

[@johnbaker5642]

I’m Down with the FANNY PACK!

[@randy1817]

I see a letter B at the end of stage 2 on the route map for tomorrows stage 2 of the tour de france. What does is it stand for?

[@xavierstassen5847]

Bonus seconds to gain there!

[@randy1817]

@@xavierstassen5847 Of course, I should have known that. Thanks..

[@halfrousseau69]

Hincapie 100% on prediction for stage 2 - always the smart guy!

[@MP48]

You will be happy to know that the cyclingnews 50 years of tour De France winners recognises Lance Armstrong as the winner of the 1999 through 2005 tours De France 👍

[@melaniemeyer3558]

As a German and Jan Ullrich fan let me tell you Lance: I partly forgive you for your doping. Like 80%. Ok. Having said that now for the good things: I am very happy that you are commenting Le Tour. I am really looking forward. Thank you, Lance!

[@marcospencer1167]

They all doped, even your boy Jan.

[@melaniemeyer3558]

Edit: I’ll probably delete this post because I’m sick and tired of this topic..... Edit : aaaaand ITS gone!

[@marcospencer1167]

Melanie Meyer I agree with you about talents, dirty organizers, and Lance’s tactics to continue to perpetrate the lies. However, drug use was so prevalent in that era that anyone who mattered were taking them, Lance was just better at it. And as fans we should admit that’s when cycling was most exciting. While Marco and Jan were super talented guys, no one displayed the desire to win like Lance, and that’s a hallmark in any great athlete, no matter the sport, drugs or not. Those are the guys we tune in for when we watch professional sports.

[@melaniemeyer3558]

Marco Spencer Yesyes I know most of your points and heard them a gadzillion times. They are all true. That is why I already said that I made my peace with Lance. In addition we had a German proverb about Jan: „Quäl dich du Sau“ by Udo Bölz. Meaning that Jan should hurt himself trying to win the tour. We all knew he was a bit lazy. It’s all in the past anyway. Let it go. Also: 63% Bjarne destroying Indurain...who was on it’s own the Conconi-Monster. Those times. We must stop this.

[@whiskeytangofoxtrot2568]

In the 90s EVERYBODY was juicing up. Lance was just better.

[@Breezy.m16]

Better at juicing.

[@Smokey66s]

Better at cheating?

[@hakapik683]

No, EVERYBODY was not cheating.

[@hakapik683]

@@pinarellosq2868 Bullshit. He achieved the same level of fitness and skill that the other top riders did but then went on to juice himself up to the point he could destroy the field whenever he choose. He was not like the other riders that used steroids. He was having the roids DELIVERED TO THE TEAM BUS for fuck sake! And then when accused he DESTROYED the lives of those who dared accuse him. He should be in jail..

[@huntingsynth]

Oh man you guys are the best...love all the banter

[@carero22]

Sam Allardyce in the middle? Hello Big Sam!

[@perseverance9888]

Love the show aa usual. great banter between George and Lance and definitely missing the Aspen 50 this year and BBQ after party☹️

[@Gkuljian]

Great stuff. You guys are really informative.

[@julen2380]

Tony Martin really is absolutely incredible. He actually came back to try and tow Wout to the sprint who then, it looked like to me, chose the wrong wheel to follow. Really, JUmbo-Visma are basically still a 9 men team with three of them being Tony Martin. Also I'm with George on Tom Dumoulin!

[@woutverriest2665]

7:27 rip ears

[@ia5662]

heaven be with you...

[@Big2Planker]

Another great show guys, but the background hum is still there from the pre-show check. Something is causing some interference. Thanks.

[@ketjuariittaa]

Drill did work but the front tyre/ brake was locked somehow. What was that and how that even posible?

[@archetypex65]

Couple of things come to mind first of all the nut inside the maxle could have been stripped or stripped out when the mechanic engage the drill maybe too much torque. If the brake pads or caliper Pistons were locked out of the rotor that would have been an extreme rare situation the probability of that happening is going to be fractional Maybe 0.01%. The calipers and pistons are nearly identical to motorcycle-style calipers and pistons and they never lock up unless there's a full system type of brake failure. So if the Pistons lock the pads on to the rotor then that would definitely be an anomaly or possibly even Rider error but it's likely that the nut on the axle was already stripped or stripped during the process of trying to remove it

[@ketjuariittaa]

Tyre didn’t rotate at all before mecanic showed up.☝🏻

[@phustonhuston]

Bike motor seized

[@tomzieba4020]

Damn, these WEDU shows are just so fkn good.

[@pahouseholder]

No phone fumbling when George needs emotional support. Way to be, Lance.

[@sr20vet88]

It’s not a drill to change wheels, its an impact gun.

[@novicejohnd5803]

This is awesome Great team and deserves a TV platform, idea open a TV channel for Le Tour and keep it going via sponsors and other avenues, I’d certainly donate regularly and I’m sure others would too.

[@jeffhutton323]

Michelin foldable maps, when men were men! Great show boys, best of the best,,,,!

[@johnratigan9997]

Love how Lance and George razz each other....it's funny...just like brothers.

[@matttaggart8718]

Lance! Let’s talk to Andy about AC? Get him to talk about that tour!

[@matdallas100]

Love seeing the map

[@gustavcruzval]

Today's stage, a rainy planimetry, forecast of a butcher's shop, and tomorrow will be something similar

[@Big2Planker]

Much better weather predicted for today, although it could always change in the mountains...

[@gustavcruzval]

The best thing about cycling is a very good designed mountain stage with arrival in an epic port

[@mggailitis7231]

I understand the reason behind the 3 km rule, but wonder if a rider who hits the deck on an uphill finish and crawls to the line gets an advantage over a GT rival who goes full gas till the end. No one is going to be seriously injured when crashing on a climb, but the guy who's trying to keep up is burning a lot of matches. I remember a hill-top finish when Wiggins hit the deck and Hesjedal went all out in order to not lose time. Meanwhile, Wiggins rode to the finish like he was returning home from the corner store and was given the same time. That's effed up.

[@ludobazuyn6251]

The 3km rule is only applied in flat stages

[@mggailitis7231]

@@ludobazuyn6251 I''m referring to punchy stages that end in a climb like the Muur. Not a mountain, but a wall.

[@malcontent456]

Question for anyone who may know the answer: I ordered the NBCSN Gold package for cycling and the commentary doesn't include Phil Liggett, Bobke, Robbie Ventura, Christian Vandevelde, etc. Is there another stream on this service where I can hear them?

[@TalleyrandsPuppet]

James Kelley Lanterne Rouge is better.

[@frankcoldwell4424]

It’s a shame you don’t have race clips, that’d be awesome.

[@funnights74]

There's no way that the ASO are going to allow a lance Armstrong podcast to use clips from the tour, snowball and hell.

[@LETOUR7TIMESFRANCE]

Why have clips when you got the GOAT breaking it down for us.Cant get any better then this

[@SwattSoloWattaggio]

George, do you have some insights about Greg Van Avermaet? Do you guys think he can win a stage?

[@gordonharker4705]

Good to see you back guys great show.👍

[@bretstevens262]

George, I get the Cauliflower rice, mashed, but the cauliflower tater tots rock! The tots will change your life!

[@JosephLycettCycling]

No holocan?

[@romaman1100]

Why not Oura discount?

[@JBDazen]

Why isn't the preview show on KZbin? I want to see Johan's background!

[@le0fonzagoric164]

Guys are back...I always prepare for skipping Lance's maketing talk :D

[@robbchastain3036]

I know what you mean, but ads pay for the show and they are live reads, so they become part of the show and fair enough as there would likely not be a show without them. So I just tune in and rip the knob off, as some radio stations used to implore.

[@smk7461]

Lance is a sleep champion too.

[@gerardpowers9134]

I still love Lance!

[@Terri1976]

Ditto

[@DentrixG]

What is Johan's podcast called?

[@adrianwood06]

La Movida

[@86309]

George nailed it!

[@hermannpohn5330]

Lance have you win the Tour de france? Super And then you tell what of training eating usw. You are ?

[@justinoborre]

I saw the stage. it looks also that disc brakes sucks. It is matter of time the peloton decide to move back to calipers. Crashes or lacerations. Matter of time. Also I would like to make a call to the old cycling. What would do Fignon, Hinault, Bahamontes, Ocaña...? The Basq Astana guys are use to race in those conditions and learn the old way. They go for it. Lance, you know how is the weather in Basq Country and how the roads are. Those are the conditions you have in the Basq Tour. Soap in the roads maybe?

[@Montrealcycling]

You so right bro! Fuck disc brake!

[@justinoborre]

Unexpected Item i think nobody in Astana trains in Kazakhstan. I think you did understand the point even they logged off. Cycling is not just have good legs. You must have good luck, good genetics, good mechanics, good tacticians, good domestics, good masseurs, etc.... If your bike fails you should expect an attack, if you are not a good descender you should expect attacks downhill, if you see your rival eating before the official point you should expect attacks.

[@justinoborre]

MONTRÉAL cycling for ever jumbo and ineos have calipers. 😎🧐. Marginal gains are the key. Disc are heavy, not aero, fails on wet weather, dangerous in crashes.

[@justinoborre]

Unexpected Item no. I said it is matter of time...

[@justinoborre]

Unexpected Item did you see the stage? What do you think about what happened? Maybe we can approach criterias

[@carlosgaspar8447]

it's a shame degenkolb is out. there must have been a team car he could follow, same as george bennett.

[@julen2380]

Such a shame! He's really been so unlucky. But I read in an interview that he crashed on both knees leaving one knee so bruised up that he couldn't continue anyway. :(

[@helentrott]

There should be a time limit when a rider holds onto a car/aka getting a free pass/ride

[@Texa-RicanRacing]

Lance, can you please keep the commercial monologue to just 1-min. per product. Just saying ... Love your work! 😀

[@mjv1967]

That was Priceless!!!

[@donadams5094]

Astana, the Ferrari of the cycling world . “Then they agreed after that.” Nicely said.

[@archetypex65]

Astana had it right. Pussy peloton

[@johnhix7400]

It's fantastic to see you all together again; much better than all that virtual zoom dystopian crap.

[@melaniemeyer3558]

Haha... der Panzerwagen... I understood that as a German. Martin bleibt stabil.

[@Underhills]

Andy Schleck joining Lance podcast from a secret hotel room booked under a bogus name. Constantly looking over his shoulder.

[@dankochanek8056]

You guys should get Jonathan Vaughters on the show!!

[@LETOUR7TIMESFRANCE]

I think there allset with that one

[@TalleyrandsPuppet]

Pretty sure JV wouldn’t accept that invite.

[@3mrspacelyfaisal]

First cycling love : Lance Armstrong Second: Mr Andy Schleck, crazy to hear him after so long. Right now I'm crazy about Egan Bernal, he's the best young GC rider I've seen in a decade

[@x-raymind7778]

Froome has 7 grand tour wins since 2011 but Bernal is real young he might end up with even more eventually

[@3mrspacelyfaisal]

@@x-raymind7778 my bad should have said " best young rider" Froome wasn't doing this at 21,22,23

[@Jean-Mi94]

Yess enplus mam Andy mega scheinen Bonjour Andy :)

[@nonfictionone]

Andy looks like he should be getting out of the junior ranks soon

[@twillis449]

For me, Andy's climb of the Galibier in 2011 remains one of the best Tour stages ever.

[@ia5662]

I love Andy Schleck - I never rooted so hard for someone after you, Lance. He is the man, if Cantador hadn't been such a prick and passed Andy who clearly had a mechanical with his chain popping, Andy would have won his Tour outright instead of by doping technical. Guess Alberto got bit in the ass with karma, but I loved Andy's heart and racing grit. I wish he was still racing, honestly! Had so much more potential...

[@sarahslye2726]

I really hope the tdf is clean now....such a let down during the dirty days

[@christopherlangdon2892]

Heck yeah, I’m gonna watch highlights and then WEDU analysis. One can’t stop cold turkey... I can do the OURA ring pitch in my sleep. (see what I did there?)

[@twotwoocritter]

Link's in the description please

[@johnmanganaro3109]

Tony Martin should lead the riders’ union... such a badass rider!!

[@archetypex65]

Pussy

[@LETOUR7TIMESFRANCE]

Peter Sagan should have got the stage win but they were all over his shit today

[@johndidier7849]

Ya George You should have ordered the Spanish Performance Steaks for old time sakes dude.

[@rhomai]

why not do a us postal reunion next time?

[@DrSomhairle]

Jumbo Visma also apparently running rim brakes

[@01FozzyS]

And that's why I still love my old bikes with qr's and not through axles. Simple and easy to use. None of that impact wrench stuff.

[@xgalvan1]

Sepp Kuss will win the Tour de France. There’s going to be some type of drama and the uphill time trail will give him the win. Watch.

[@3vimages471]

Hey Andy ...... I bought my bike from your shop in Luxembourg.

[@keithburt7874]

That Fanny Pack: just don't leave it in a rest stop bathroom with all our Race Support stash , we prayed and raced back for ours and the good French saved it for us , God helped us LeTour Ultime '07 for the Win O/O°

[@kevin535b9]

What watch is Lance wearing?