41 Year Old Valverde Teaches INEOS a LESSON | Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 2021

[@roryosullivansexton9723]

MARK MY WORDS THIS VALVERDE KID IS GOOD! HE COULD EVEN WIN A GRAND TOUR!

[@max-power]

He’s a nice guy too, I think he can go far

[@ryanphelan6861]

maybe a monument or two also likes those hills Im telling you!

[@TD05SSLegacy]

Yes, but his poor dog is a hemophiliac! Piti!!!

[@afeefrobb9052]

Considering his age, this guy is OVERperforming

[@Laura-wr8mk]

Hes been talking about retiring. I believe he has won Grand Tours in the past.

[@kelldub78]

"Enough is enough, let's just win this God dammed stage" - you must be new around here, MAL

[@chrisko6439]

After this stage I thought: This was perfect. Movistar was doing a GREAT job, INEOS doing the best they could, but Movistar and Valverde too strong and smart. The way he looked around to check if someone dangerous was on his wheel before he proceeded to finish off Tao G.Hart, delicious!

[@seanobrien9166]

Your legs must be feeling good LR. Noticeable increase in energy since you've moved!

[@henrikmadsen6446]

Great content, great pictures, great coverage.... "and still unable to read a road map" plus a picture of Lanterne having a full plane to himself. Just great.

[@davidiglesias4220]

129 victories and you say “ still incapable of reading a race book” man, that is dos cojones. Bala, fucking living legend.

[@DeAbderAbben]

Reference to the Netflix series, love it

[@davidiglesias4220]

“Fuga from the fuga” Chente Rules

[@davidfernandez9791]

Valverde has to be one of the best puncheurs ever, if not the best. He has won races this way since 2003. Being that explosive with 41 is something incredible

[@randykonrad3496]

I used to be a Tour de France band wagon fan. Now I'm a cycling fan. Thanks LR !!

[@scottsimpkin8334]

Lanterne, your Dauphine coverage has been fantastic as usual. Big plus for me is videos being uploaded the evening after the stage finish... obviously easier in Europe than Aus 👍

[@jackyoung7097]

Was going to write ✍️ exactly this.

[@tobigm1917]

I agree

[@santiagobenites]

It was only perfection because Alejandro Valverde had fantastic legs, perfect timing, and totally bossed that finale. I do admit, however, that Team Movistar surprised me as well by not only doing the heavy lifting today, but doing it very well.

[@whatwelearned]

IT'S ARMAGEDDON! iT'S THE END TIMES! PERFECT MOVISTAR TACTICS!

[@ryanphelan6861]

Seriously especially recently but look at recent roster quintana, soler, mas, landa all emotional guys not really made for, im trying not to say trident lol, but multiple leaders fragile egos. helps to have alejandro he is like duct tape:) but what a pull by superman he has cojones and should do well there he takes bull by horns they lost that with carapaz!!! Rojas has always been solid, verona, losing amador hurt a guy much more useful to movistar than ineos. They might just be turning corner in time toi win another team classification in tour!!!!

[@sharonmoller7414]

I had assumed hell would freeze over when Movistar displays effective team work and tactical intelligence

[@sharonmoller7414]

@@ryanphelan6861 I agree, the documentary seemed to show the old trident leaders were being eaten up by anxiety (landa and soler especially) with Quintana cutting himself off to preserve his sanity. So little empathy shown to Carapaz for signing for Ineos, “he’s all about the money” well of course he is, he’s from Ecuador. He’s no doubt financially supporting his entire extended family with his Ineos salary, with plenty of change left over to live a comfortable lifestyle himself. I assumed Amador was signed to be a key domestique for Bernal and Carapaz. Perhaps he’s less significant now that Ineos has Martinez. He could probably go back to Movistar if he cared to?

[@ryanphelan6861]

@@sharonmoller7414I hear ya I'm sure movistar would take him remember Superman bashing Alejandro as poor world champion and he signed they need an Amador Castro is more I think one that does his job and does it great. Dani is dauphine winner and might have been strongest , certainly climber for all 3weeks, at giro could win a vuelta or giro does everything well but descend. Ganna getting him since not best descender and bringing him to pull Egan is why ineos win down to small details.. All the best to Richie I love how he rides movistar have nothing to be bitter about , I don't know that they even are just stress with press main reason landa bounced too. I agree get paid while you can these kids from these countries what an opportunity right? He earned it he got them that giro riding with grinta even sprinting for stages. I understand old hinault and lemond let road decide but as soon as you can commit resources don't have three leaders nevermind tempermental. Ineos are so good at that when froome took over at vuelta in 2011 ,Thomas tour 18, bernal tour 19 they are pros pros, well oiled machine, I don't blame people for wanting to be surrounded by such a professional squad. Always taken care of on and off road. Quintana was so gifted just a very sensitive guy he needed to feel the support it certainly helped I agree.

[@spikerboy81]

And Movistar GoPro footage gets deleted…

[@J-berg]

So happy for Valverde :) Could tell he's happy to be back on top form

[@rb1062]

42 years!! Gives us all hope! Sort of!

[@paulcargill]

Best thing about you being in Europe is the upload times. If I miss a race because of work I won't watch the official highlights, I'll wait for you to upload. Much better analysis and meme love.

[@msburns3]

"Hits him with the Kyrie Irving: 'Don't reach youngblood'." Spot on!

[@ianism3]

sorry, what does that mean? I know who Kyrie Irving is but all I was able to find from a quick google was him getting makeup to make him look old...

[@cycleoflife565]

Well you may be aware that Kyrie is one of the greatest ball handlers in the league’s history so in that respect “reaching” is not advisable or you will likely just be embarrassed when he goes into his flashy bag of ball handling tricks. Valverde is, as the commentator stated, one of the best among the climber/gc guys in an uphill sprint even at his very advanced age. His uphill sprint being comparable to Kyrie’s elite ball handling skills in this analogy.

[@bigchungus8126]

It's from a Pepsi ad

[@spicypretzel7616]

@@ianism3 it was for a pepsi ad campaign where he was playing a persona named Uncle Drew where he embarasses younger people on the basketball court, hence the phrase.

[@rageagainstthenumpty4608]

Valverde is a blood expert.

[@jomo3564]

Valverde what a legend

[@Fred_Nice]

That old man is so frigging impressive!!

[@Tharen101]

I'm loving the highlights! It's great they are coming out quickly after the race!

[@charliedillon1400]

Racing against Horner for clicks.

[@MrVos-mh7qo]

@@charliedillon1400 Watch both. More to learn and have fun.

[@TD05SSLegacy]

@@charliedillon1400 much less dips-hit factor here. This guy isn’t head-injury impaired!

[@MrSamwear]

best commentary out there, better than GCN

[@cnglight]

By the way, little known secret: did you know you can download the GCN+ app? 🤔

[@ruiloureiro3167]

True!

[@ryanphelan6861]

100 % so so different as well just such plain speak refreshing AF. Spot on accurate too makes all the difference and no forced humor actual sense of humor!!! Hes never changed either watch oldest video hes always been same never changed to suit audience people just took notice

[@ruiloureiro3167]

@@ryanphelan6861 Impressive speech pace and always spot on! Super engaging, he’s a natural! Gotta love it. Since the first vid I watched my question has always been “when will this guy be pro commenting on Eurosport?”

[@daxquimm9799]

Have to agree with that. Especially with respect to non-British riders. GCN got on my bad side for the disrespect towards Bernal during the Giro. The way they talked about Yates made it seem like he won the whole race.

[@annwilson9571]

Video was 100% now. Thanks for moving to Europe. Blessings on all you do.

[@sergimarch8874]

Superb Valverde!! As a 44 year-old Spanish I am, that was the victory I was waiting for. You won a new subscriber also ;). Great content on your channel

[@mvp_kryptonite]

Need to get this dude on TV! Awesome work

[@markdinnie6503]

Valverde, what a star! My man crush lives on!!!!

[@chivato1177]

Alejandro is the King!

[@dannyhaya]

Valverde my HERO!

[@marcelginter209]

Great video! Happy to see that you can afford travel on private jet :-)

[@blue_benjamin]

I love every one of your videos.... i miss your old videos and i wish I could enjoy them again

[@JumpingWatermelons]

Valverde is the man. Who else has stayed competitive for so many years?

[@slyfondle1885]

The drugs do work

[@JumpingWatermelons]

@@slyfondle1885 gotta be one of the craftiest dopers. He had some trouble once, right? But that was long ago, and, still (doping well and) winning!

[@MrLalando]

You are amazing. Fantastic that you moved to Europe. Moving isn’t easy. Moving one’s loved ones isn’t easy. Quitting your job isn’t easy. You are the best in the world at this. You are just getting started. Go Lanterne Go!

[@cervelo66]

And says "Ahora sí, CON DOS COJONES" 😂😂

[@warp9wb]

"We may never see this again, so watch closely. Near tactical perfection from Movistar today........" Lol

[@endofthelinex1]

Loving these highlights man, really makes me feel like my few bucks are being put to well use, will always pay for this over GCN lol

[@LanterneRougeCycling]

Thanks mate, appreciate it

[@RichardDowd]

It's so nice to hear a sports commentary without fake accents when saying Italian, French and Spanish names! New sub gained :)

[@cnglight]

*Reads the title* "Ahh, they're memeing today"

[@foldupaudi7645]

Valverde!!! wow

[@robnolte2547]

I already watched the race but have to come here for the always delightful banter of lantern rouge! :)

[@chrispyy606060606]

You’re doing an awesome job with these summaries. Love the commentary, graphics and highlights.

[@endcensorship874]

Great video! I look forward to your analysis, you are one of the best in the business.

[@ImranShaikh-gh2wd]

another great video - you do sound less tired than your OZ videos. Looking forward to LR Andora Cribs edition - make it happen

[@EITiga]

Mr. LR.. this is very good podcast with the stage details and the video display on it. Wish everyday like this mostly mountain stages.

[@thegravelexperience5491]

These videos are awesome! Old videos (back in 2016-17) were great too, but it is awesome to see these regular videos come out with a consistent great format. Good move to go to Europe, just takes it up a notch. And being in Canada, nice mid-day break to check out the same day's stage highlight video in the afternoon.

[@luisalonsorivera]

Thank you for the video... Superman looking good

[@angwx]

Glad you're back with more content here instead of your podcast channels! Great content as always please keep them coming!!

[@chthonic8642]

Thank you for this excellent vid. Incorporating footage from previous events is unique and totally welcome. I also love the use of photos. Your vids have always been good but are def improving. Great work.

[@basvanrhee]

Just as good from Europe as it was from Australia! Thanks for the insights and analysis as always!

[@TeamGlasshole]

Videos are great. I've been spreading the word. Best analysis out there. And I know things

[@ciarancharlton6013]

Best highlight videos around, well done Patrick!

[@johnludlow1991]

Always love the show - these are the best recaps and analysis going round

[@janusnordow]

Smashed that like-botton when you dropped the "dont reach, young blood"

[@guyhancox4246]

Still the best race analysis out there mate, keep it up!

[@user-lj8je2cx9e]

quoting UNCLE DREW !! I’m IMPRESSED! 🏀🔥👏👏👏

[@josephdanner773]

"don't reach young blood" 😂😂😂 love the humor

[@gregrobinson5206]

From the uk, I have enjoyed your videos a lot more recently as they have came out at the same time I’d be going to sleep

[@ryanphelan6861]

TGH gave a really classy interview after stage he is young star in making just how he approaches things no moment too big this tour is great opportunity for him he has developed so well reminds me ,as I mentioned to you, a young roman kreuziger who was phenomenal rider and I know pidcock will target ardennes but TGH can really do well in both amstel and LBL I think even Lombardia I really like him . Alejandro what can you say hes a year older than me and winning world tour...I get excited when I avg over 200 watts early in the year lol just blows my mind he still gets that gap when he puts in torque. Lopez wins dauphine my prediction saying it now!

[@gazzaton]

Content is always excellent mate

[@SethFogle]

You are getting better better.

[@hisdadjames4876]

Muy bien, el nuevo formato Europeo. Mucho mejor que antes...con dos cojones!😉

[@manfrommontreal]

Great videos, good luck in Europe!

[@mdv6309]

great videos - having some footage is defenetly a plus. I think a mix of podcast and footage would be ideal for each stage reviews.

[@riancarr3827]

Lethal insights. Killer coverage.

[@cayennepeppa707]

good video. I think it's a bit better than previous. The old dog's still got it. Just on tactics, alone, it was a sweet ending.

[@kingpluto8857]

Lanterne Rouge you commentary is classic🤞👌👌🔥🔥

[@mariusilerd9581]

Just as good or even better! Cleaner

[@fjmgovinda7]

Superb. Well done LR

[@gabrieljohannson6777]

Great video. I’m really getting into cycling. It’s so deep as there is so much more going on than just who is in the front. Very interesting. Your videos help me understand what is happening.

[@henrygraupen861]

Alejandro! Jesteś królem!

[@davehollingworth5537]

Still loving your analysis LR, Thanks

[@lungnap]

Yes, this Alex chap certainly shows potential

[@simonsayers8329]

Hats off for AVV!

[@kovar2344]

my body was so ready for this

[@omareduardotroncoso107]

Valverde, no falla👏 Lo mas🤙

[@gtirboost]

“Dis my finish” ; incapable of reading a road book.... but my kick still damn strong. You have a new subscriber my friend 🇦🇺💪

[@knoodles9]

Killer commentary, as usual. Keep it up

[@mTempsTV]

Awomse vids, keep them coming!

[@AS-rd4xi]

i have no doubts valverde is an immortal demigod

[@mick6ful]

Brilliant analysis as usual. Thanks

[@dkmodel06]

Amazing as always LR 👏🏼👏🏼

[@tcrevels]

Love these recaps!

[@kr7epj4x]

Another great video, Cheers!

[@oldiebutgoodie2638]

Hits him with the kyrie irving "don't reach young blood" 😂

[@kevinbaublitztutor2075]

Great video. Gets me motivated to keep riding myself!

[@tanyapeters9507]

Spot on dude. Following your dreams and passion to Europe. Leaving Oz and the corporate rat race behind. Kansas is gone bye-bye. Livestrong LR forever, doing what you love.💥💣🤛🏻

[@stefankucera3615]

Valverde looks so light on bike..dancing..

[@gordonanderson3111]

Great commentary - good to listen to a real insider. Is "dos cajones" a real riders name?

[@edwardp5748]

congrats on the move buddy, i am mad jealous. sleeping at night! es muy bueno.

[@mj3298]

Love the burn to open the video. “We may never see this again...near tactical perfection from Movistar” 😂

[@KamielMonteur]

“Still incapable of reading a roadbook” lmao

[@holymackenaw]

LR, you are right. Valverde is a legend and great for stagewins but his time to win stageraces is long gone. Did he ever help another rider to win a stagerace? I cant remember.

[@chrisko6439]

He has ridden for teammates. But on rare occasions and not im full form/with full effort. But he is an exceptional rider and thus allowed to do what he does, imo. I have great respect for Sagan that he is helping his teammates selflessly from time to time, but I think, he doesn't HAVE to do this.

[@grobson4]

I got the impression from the Movistar documentary that Valverde is a good man. As for being a domestiqie for others, no, but he IS a team player. The documentary suggests to me that AV is a steady influence on the rest of the team, which tends to be quite volatile. He's earned his stripes, literally.

Last time I was so early Movistar still had bad tactics

[@dididubalier2196]

They just have Valverde

[@quixy_music5658]

im so glad u got a better mike !!!

[@SatrnOne]

42? FORTY-TWO!?! Damn. Don't give this old man any aspirations, my body can't handle the training Valverde must put his through. Big props to him and Lopez. Movistar always fields a stellar team, but either infighting or god-awful tactics do them in. They'll be a major force if this is how things are moving forward.

[@ungave5698]

Lanterne, if you could become a commentator for GCN or Eurosport or maybe even your own company, it would be amazing. I love your commentary on your videos, you keep the video interesting 100% though.

[@cb6866]

Thank you...

[@CreamyBone]

Text book boss move by Valverde 😉👍

[@oosung]

Seems like exactly how Moviestar planned it out. Seemed like a vicious pull by MA Lopez. Speeds of these riders at end of stage is off the charts.

[@paulfrancisjenkins6483]

10 mins perfect . Hope your enjoying Europe! Jokes!

[@mariomanov8453]

yes,Bravo,Valverde..put this youngin at ..2d place

[@roberteastwood6937]

Great to have the video clips as you comment.

[@Garnizzle]

Huge!

[@sharonmoller7414]

I found it so interesting watching MAL on the front pulling like you pointed out. At that speed he was riding as you say road wasn’t steep. MAL was pulling like a locomotive! Which makes me wonder why MAL’s TT results are so inconsistent, clearly he has a decent engine. Sure he’s not anything like Ganna, but if it’s a mental fortitude thing, when he starts losing time mid-TT he capitulates, then surely this problem can be fixed? I assumed Movistar would be the wrong team to address that. But against my expectations, MAL looks like a great signing for Movistar and he’s making confident team leader decisions mid-race, so now I’m thinking there’s probably more exciting performances yet to come from him.

[@hollandtobias4756]

Nice shorties LT