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THEMOVE

Lance Armstrongwedu.team
Lance Armstrong presents a singular perspective on the world's most iconic cycling races, including the Tour de France and the Classics, as well as the broader endurance sports scene. Not your typical cycling or sports podcast, THEMOVE brings listeners deep inside the racing action, imparting insights from someone who knows the suffering and splendor like no one else. In addition to course previews and timely race analysis from Armstrong's distinct point of view, the audience also gets to hear from featured guests, who regularly swing by the THEMOVE studio to join the always-lively conversation. Guests have included former teammates like George Hincapie during the Tour de France, and Mark Allen and Dave Scott in advance of the IRONMAN World Championship. THEMOVE is an audio-video experience that transforms every listener from fan and spectator into the ultimate insider.
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Episodes

What's Happening at Lidl-Trek? | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin go through the last few days of racing, including Ben Oliver's surprise overall win at the Tour de Wallonie for Modern Adventure Pro Cycling, and the ongoing Giro d'Italia Women's, before getting into the drastic changes behind the scenes at Lidl-Trek and if Grischa Niermann's decision to leave Visma-Lease a Bike to take on a larger role at the upwardly mobile German team will affect Jonas Vingegaard at the upcoming Tour de France. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to ...

Jun 05, 20261 hr 4 min

Giro d'Italia 2026 Review Live From the Wattage Festival w/Bradley Wiggins | THEMOVE

Live from the Wattage Festival in Oostende, Johan Bruyneel, Bradley Wiggins, and Spencer Martin break down Jonas Vingegaard's overall win at the Giro d'Italia to become only the eighth rider of all-time to win all three Grand Tours, what, if anything, his rivals could have done to stop him, and, of course, what this means for his looming battle with Tadej Pogačar at the Tour de France. They also briefly discuss Jonathan Milan's win in the Stage 21 sprint in Rome and what it means for him and his...

May 31, 20261 hr 8 min

Vingegaard Shows Resistance Is Futile | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Jonas Vingegaard's dominant win atop Piancavallo Giro d'Italia to win his fifth stage win of this race and pad his overall. They dive into how the GC battle, which was raging behind, shook out, and what to make of Vingegaard's improving performances. They also preview tomorrow's Stage 21, a likely sprint in Rome, and wonder if Lidl-Trek and Jonathan Milan can finally get their stage win. See THEMOVE live in Belgium for the final Giro stage on May 31st...

May 30, 202632 min

An Incredible Comeback Victory in the Dolomites | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Sepp Kuss' incredible stage win on the Queen Stage of the Giro d'Italia, with his teammate and race leader Jonas Vingegaard easily defending his lead behind. They break down how Kuss turned things around, what to make of Derek Gee's impressive day up the road, and where the overall podium stands now, before previewing tomorrow's Stage 20, another hard mountain stage, and the last chance for the GC contenders to shape the overall classification. See TH...

May 29, 202629 min

Lidl-Trek Denied Again & the Dolomites Loom | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Paul Magnier's incredible victory on Stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia, which gave him three stage wins at this race and likely sealed the battle for the Points Jersey. They discuss the unexpected outcome, how it came to be, even with a tough climb before the finish, and preview tomorrow's Stage 19, the hardest stage of this race, and how it will shape the overall classification. See THEMOVE live in Belgium for the final Giro stage on May 31st https://www...

May 28, 202630 min

Pace, Heat & an Emotional Comeback Win | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Michael Valgren's incredible win via a late solo attack from the breakaway on a hot, hard day through the foothills of the Dolomites. They discuss what the win means for Valgren, who has had a long road back from a terrible crash in 2022, and how important this is for his EF team, which has struggled to make an impact thus far at the race. They also preview tomorrow's Stage 18, going into why they think will win and how it will unfold. Buy tickets to ...

May 27, 202635 min

Has Vingegaard Turned the Giro into a Tour Training Camp? | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down the Giro's 16th stage, won by Jonas Vingegaard in dominant fashion, extending his overall lead while Felix Gall, Thymen Arensman, and Jai Hindley battle for the remaining podium spots. They discuss what Vingegaard and Visma's strategy will be from here to Rome, and what the others can hope to get out of this race. They also preview tomorrow's Stage 17, going into why they think will win and how it will unfold. Buy tickets to THEMOVE's live show on May...

May 26, 202632 min

Does This Giro Still Have a Surprise Up Its Sleeve? | Giro d'Italia 2026 Week 2 Review | THEMOVE

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Sunday's Giro Stage 15, won by Uno-X's Fredrik Dversnes Lavik after a cat-and-mouse chase against the sprinters on the streets of Milan, before looking back through the second week of this Giro, pulling out a few trends and attempting to predict what is coming in week three, including Tuesday's explosive mountain stage in Switzerland. Buy tickets to THEMOVE's live show on May 31st https://www.myticketshop.be/event-details/wattage-festival-2026/777 Bec...

May 25, 20261 hr 18 min

A Brutal Stage Reshapes the GC | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Jonas Vingegaard's incredible ride to win a brutal mountain stage at the Giro d'Italia, and finally take control of the race's overall lead. They discuss and debate what his rivals can and should do from here until Rome, and how they expect the battle to play out. They also look forward to tomorrow's Stage 15, discussing which sprinters will recover best and give their picks for the win. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: ...

May 23, 202647 min

Is Tomorrow the Day This Giro Explodes? | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Alberto Bettiol's beautiful win in Verbania along the shores of Lake Maggiore, discussing how Bettiol deployed his experience and class to best his breakaway companions, and what this means for both Bettiol and his XDS-Astana team. They also look forward to tomorrow's crucial Stage 14, giving their picks for the win and why they think it is the most important GC stage yet. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access....

May 22, 202640 min

A Picture-Perfect Attack & the GC Tension Builds | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Alec Segaert's perfectly-timed late attack to win Stage 12 over a depleted peloton, which Movistar blew up on a mid-stage climb. They look at how the Segaert read the race perfectly, how the pieces were put into place for his winning move, and what to make of his GC rivals allowing race-leader Afonso Eulálio to take six bonus seconds, along with Ben O'Connor getting four, on the run-in to the finish. They also look forward to tomorrow's Stage 13, givi...

May 21, 202638 min

How is a Shorthanded UAE Dominating This Race? | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Jhonatan Narváez's incredible stage win over Enric Mas from the breakaway to get his third win of this Giro and get his UAE team their fourth stage win since Stage 4. They look at how the winning move was formed, how Narváez played his cards well, and what we learned from the GC group behind. They also look forward to tomorrow's Stage 12, giving their picks for the win and if they expect any teams to attempt to shake the sprinters loose on the mid-sta...

May 20, 202635 min

Did the Giro's GC Battle Just Get Even More Interesting? | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Tuesday's long individual time trial, which was won in dominant fashion by Filippo Ganna, with his teammate Thymen Arensman coming in second to shoot up the overall standings in third place overall. The pair discuss race leader Afonso Eulálio holding onto the Maglia Rosa despite a poor day out, and what to make of Jonas Vingegaard's less-than-stellar ride, which saw him fail to distance Felix Gall as much as anticipated. They also look forward to tomo...

May 19, 202636 min

Can Felix Gall Actually Beat Vingegaard at this Giro?| Giro d'Italia 2026 Week 1 Review | THEMOVE

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Jonas Vingegaard's win on Sunday's summit finish on Stage 9 of the Giro d'Italia, and discuss what to make of Felix Gall's impressive to finish second, and what it means for the future of the GC battle of this race as we head into the second week. They also take time to look back on the first nine stages, assess who outperformed or underperformed expectations, and consider what to expect in Tuesday's Stage 10 time trial. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to ...

May 17, 20261 hr 12 min

Are UAE Proving You Don't Need a GC Leader? | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Jhonatan Narváez's win on a fast and furious Giro stage, which saw an elite breakaway go clear after an hour+ long battle to get in the move. They discuss how the win highlights Narváez's often underrated ability, and how UAE losing their GC leader, Adam Yates, has allowed them to flex the near-absurd strength and depth of their squad. They also revisit the power numbers behind yesterday's summit finish, how they show the evolution of the sport over t...

May 16, 202651 min

Did Blockhaus Provide More Questions Than Answers?| Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down the Giro's first major GC showdown, the Blockhaus summit finish, and discuss what Jonas Vingegaard's win and the surprisingly small gap over second-place Felix Gall mean for the future of the overall classification at this race. They go through what the stage told us about each top contender, then preview tomorrow's Stage 8, which features a tricky transition with a tough uphill finish. Listen in to see what the duo thinks of the stage, how the action...

May 15, 202641 min

Cobbles, Crashes & Chaos | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down David Ballerini's unexpected stage win on Stage 6 in the heart of Naples after a late crash on the cobbled finishing straight took down the day's top contenders. They debate if the finish was safe, and discuss how GC teams are taking safety into their own hands in these sprint finishes, as well as how aggressive tire choices could be to blame for these crashes on wet days. They then preview tomorrow's Stage 7, which serves up a brutal summit finish at...

May 14, 202650 min

Cold, Rain & an Unhinged Final Few Kilometers | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down a long, difficult day of racing at the Giro d'Italia, which saw UAE's Igor Arrieta win the stage in dramatic fashion over Bahrain's Afonso Eulálio, who took the overall lead from Giulio Ciccone. They then preview tomorrow's Stage 6, which takes the peloton to Naples for what will likely be the final bunch sprint before a block of GC-focused days. Listen in to see what the duo thinks of the stage, how the action will play out tomorrow, who will come ou...

May 13, 202639 min

Movistar Lights the Fuse While a Few Favorites Scramble | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down a furious day of racing that saw Movistar blow up the race on a mid-stage climb, only for UAE's Jhonatan Narváez to swoop and win the stage. They discuss how the Giro d'Italia stage win is a massive moment for Narváez, who just returned from a long recovery following a bad early-season crash, if Ineos made the right decision in sending stage contender Ben Turner back to pace a dropped Egan Bernal, and how Visma and Jonas Vingegaard looked unshakeable ...

May 12, 202642 min

Is the Giro Revealing the Sport's Newest Star? | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Paul Magnier's perfectly-timed sprint to win his second Giro d'Italia stage after a straightforward day before Monday's rest day. They then preview Tuesday's Stage 4, which takes the Giro back to familiar ground in Italy. Listen in to see what the duo thinks of the stage, how the action will play out tomorrow, who will come out on top, and which riders present the best betting value. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: http...

May 10, 202640 min

Jonas Puts His Giro Rivals on Notice | Giro d'Italia 2026 | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Guillermo Thomas Silva ride to win the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia after a tough finale that saw a tough crash and GC attacks fly, before previewing Stage 3, which ends the Giro's block in Bulgaria. Listen in to see what the duo thinks of the sage, how the action will play out tomorrow, who will come out on top, and which riders present the best betting value. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.t...

May 09, 202636 min

Giro d'Italia Stage 1 Analysis & Stage 2 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Paul Magnier and Soudal-QuickStep's impressive ride to win the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia and stay clear of the massive pileup inside the final kilometer, before previewing Stage 2, which serves up a long, tough stage that has the potential to serve up early GC action. Listen in to see how the duo thinks the action will play out, who will come out on top, and which riders present the best betting value. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP...

May 08, 202635 min

Can Anyone Stop Vingegaard? | Giro d'Italia 2026 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down the course, contenders, and likely outcomes for both the overall classification of the Giro d'Italia and its opening stage, which kicks off this coming Friday. They discuss what to expect in the likely GC showdown between Jonas Vingegaard and rising young Italian star Giulio Pellizzari, and the stage-win battles between Jonathan Milan and the other top sprinters, while diving into how the race will play out and who offers the best betting value. Becom...

May 07, 202656 min

Pogačar cruises, Godon keeps winning & Roglič fades at Romandie | THEMOVE+

Spencer Martin and Johan Bruyneel go through the first few stages of the Tour of Romandie, which has seen Tadej Pogačar and Dorian Godon each win a pair of stages, as well as a few other races and news topics, like Ineos' announcement of their partnership with Danish tech firm Netcompany. They break down Pogačar's performances so far, discuss if he is under- or overperforming relative to expectations, as well as the solid ride from Florian Lipowitz behind, and speculate about what is going on wi...

May 01, 20261 hr 13 min

Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2026 Breakdown | THEMOVE

George Hincapie, Johan Bruyneel, and Spencer Martin break down Tadej Pogačar's win over teenage sensation Paul Seixas at Liège-Bastogne-Liège to get his third consecutive and fourth career win at the Ardennes Monument. They discuss Remco Evenepoel's decision to get into an early 50-rider group, forcing UAE to furiously chase for over 100 kilometers, if a pair of Monument podiums and Amstel win constitute a successful spring for Evenepoel, what Seixas' rapid improvement means for the future of th...

Apr 26, 202651 min

Can Seixas Topple Pogačar at Liège-Bastogne-Liège? | THEMOVE+

Spencer Martin and Johan Bruyneel go through the final few stages of the Tour of the Alps, which saw Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe's Giulio Pellizzari win the tough final stage and seal up the overall classification, before previewing Sunday's showdown between Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel, and teenage sensation Paul Seixas. They break down where they think the winning move will go, and if anyone can potentially keep Pogačar from getting his third straight win at the Monument. Become a WEDŪ Member To...

Apr 24, 202657 min

Seixas Fires a Warning Shot | Flèche Wallonne & Tour of the Alps | THEMOVE

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Paul Seixas' dominant win at today's La Flèche Wallonne to become the youngest rider in the history of the race and signal he is ready for Sunday's superstar showdown against Remco Evenepoel and Tadej Pogačar at Liège-Bastogne-Liège. They also go through the opening three stages of the ongoing Tour of the Alps, discussing Tom Pidcock's surprise stage win, the tightly packed GC picture, who they expect to come out on top, and what it means for the upco...

Apr 22, 202645 min

Amstel Gold 2026 Breakdown | THEMOVE

Lance Armstrong, George Hincapie, Johan Bruyneel, and Spencer Martin break down Remco Evenepoel's win at Amstel Gold to get his first career win at the race, defeating defending champion Mattias Skjelmose in the process. They discuss the key moments of the race and what it means for the upcoming clash next weekend between Paul Seixas, Tadej Pogačar, and Evenepoel at Liège-Bastogne-Liège. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE N...

Apr 19, 202641 min

Roubaix Wrap-up, Seixas' €8M Question & Amstel Gold | THEMOVE+

Spencer Martin and Johan Bruyneel go through a few lingering thoughts and questions about Wout van Aert's incredible win at Paris-Roubaix, as well as running down the recent rumors of drama between Paul Seixas and his Decathlon-CMA CGM team, and speculate about whether his agent's €8 million per year asking price is worth it. They also run down some of the recent racing, from O Gran Camiño and De Brabantse Pijl, before predicting who will win Sunday's Amstel Gold race. Become a WEDŪ Member Today...

Apr 17, 202652 min

Paris-Roubaix 2026 Breakdown | THEMOVE

George Hincapie, Johan Bruyneel, and Spencer Martin break down a thrilling edition of Paris-Roubaix, which saw Wout van Aert defeat Tadej Pogačar in the Roubaix velodrome, as the sport's top one-day riders, Mathieu van der Poel and Mads Pedersen, furiously chased behind. They discuss the chaos of the day, why so many favorites suffered so many punctures, and what, if anything, Pogačar could have done to turn the tables on Van Aert. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: ...

Apr 12, 202648 min
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