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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 Happened to One Cycling? | THEMOVE+

Spencer Martin and Johan Bruyneel break down the latest news in professional cycling, including checking in on the current state of the One Cycling project, which seemed primed to disrupt the professional cycling landscape before going dark earlier this year, why teams are pushing back against a potential budget cap, if Jonas Vingegaard can, and should, tackle both the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France, before taking a few listener questions from the live Members' chat. Become a WEDŪ Member Today...

Nov 14, 202557 min

Does Tadej Pogačar Even Need Modern Tech to Win the Tour? | THEMOVE+

Spencer Martin and Johan Bruyneel break down the latest news in professional cycling, including the recent revelation that Tadej Pogačar nearly left the Tour due to an injured knee, and discuss if Pogačar could have won this past year's Tour on a bike from a decade ago, before going through what Jayco-AlUla's funding issues mean for the sport and take a few listener questions from the live Members' chat. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Nor...

Nov 07, 202541 min

Is Tadej Pogačar Really Skipping the 2026 Tour de France? | THEMOVE+

Spencer Martin and Johan Bruyneel break down the latest news in professional cycling, including rumors that Tadej Pogačar could skip the 2026 Tour de France and the stunning suspension of Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe's Oier Lazkano. Johan shares his theory on why good—but not truly elite—riders often run afoul of the UCI's Biological Passport system, and the duo debates whether this is ultimately a positive or negative development for the sport. They also discuss Isaac Del Toro's recent comments abou...

Oct 31, 20251 hr 9 min

Biniam Girmay's Uncertain Future, Tour Route Details & End of Season Rankings | THEMOVE+

Spencer Martin and Johan Bruyneel dive into the just-released 2026 Tour de France route, unpack the official end of the 2025 season, and break down the final team promotion/relegation standings—and what they mean for 2026. They also discuss the latest transfer news, including the uncertain futures of Biniam Girmay and Derek Gee, before taking a few listener questions from the live Members' chat. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Rugiet: Head...

Oct 24, 20251 hr 12 min

Tour de France 2026 Route Reveal Breakdown | THEMOVE

Lance, Johan, and Spencer break down the newly unveiled 2026 Tour de France route, stage by stage. They dissect the key climbs, time trials, and transition days, debate how tough the race really is, who the course favors, and what early storylines could define next July's battle for yellow. ROKA: Listeners can enter code THEMOVE at checkout to receive a 20% discount on their first order at https://www.roka.com/themove NordVPN: Get your Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/themove It...

Oct 23, 20251 hr 2 min

Can Isaac Del Toro & Tadej Pogačar Co-Exist at UAE? | THEMOVE+

Spencer Martin and Johan Bruyneel break down the end-of-season racing and transfer news, including Isaac Del Toro's rising dominance, whether he can continue to fit in at UAE with Tadej Pogačar as his level improves, and whether the recent high-priced transfers are truly worth it for the acquiring teams. Before wrapping up, Johan shares his thoughts on Pogačar's 2026 schedule, the Gravel World Championships, and answers a few questions from listeners in the live Members' chat. Become a WEDŪ Memb...

Oct 17, 20251 hr 19 min

2025 Il Lombardia Breakdown | THEMOVE

Johan Bruyneel, George Hincapie, and Spencer Martin break down Tadej Pogačar's stunning win at Il Lombardia, with Remco Evenepoel racking up another impressive second place behind. They analyze how all rivals are powerless to stop Pogačar from executing long-range breakaways, even though they know it is coming, attempt to put his performance into historical context, discuss what is left for him to win, and what the others can do to topple him in the future. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock V...

Oct 11, 202557 min

Why is Tadej Pogačar so Much Better Than Everyone Else? | Il Lombardia Preview | OŪTCOMES

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin share their thoughts on Tadej Pogačar and UAE's recent run of dominance before breaking down the course, contenders, and likely outcome of Saturday's Il Lombardia, the final major race of 2025. They preview the third showdown in three weeks between Remco Evenepoel and Pogačar, how Isaac del Toro could factor into the final outcome, and discuss how it might unfold, along with who offers the best betting value. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access &...

Oct 10, 20251 hr 12 min

Who Will Win the Pogačar/Evenepoel/Vingegaard Clash at Euros? | THEMOVE+

Spencer Martin and Johan Bruyneel discuss the recent racing and transfer action, and get into the upcoming rematch between Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel, and Jonas Vingegaard in the European Championships on Sunday before taking a few interesting questions from listeners from the live Members' chat. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Quince: Layer up this fall with pieces that feel as good as they look. Go to https://quince.com/themove for f...

Oct 03, 20251 hr 8 min

Is Tadej Pogačar Officially Unbeatable? | World Championship Breakdown | THEMOVE

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Tadej Pogačar's stunning win at the 2025 World Road Race Championship over Remco Evenepoel and Ben Healy, giving him a second consecutive world road title. They analyze how Pogačar once again executed a long-range breakaway against elite competition, debate whether this now puts him in the conversation as the greatest of all time, and consider how his rivals—including rising teammate Isaac Del Toro—can possibly challenge him in the future. Become a WE...

Sep 28, 20251 hr 7 min

Can Tadej Pogačar Get His Revenge on Remco Evenepoel? | World Championship RR Preview | OŪTCOMES

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin share their thoughts on Remco Evenepoel's standout performance in last weekend's World Championship time trial before breaking down the course, contenders, and likely outcome of Sunday's Men's World Championship road race in Kigali, Rwanda. They preview the expected showdown between Evenepoel and Tadej Pogačar, analyze how the deep field of contenders could shape the race, and discuss how it might unfold, along with who offers the best betting value. Fabric: Joi...

Sep 24, 20251 hr 3 min

Can Anyone Challenge Remco Evenepoel at the Time Trial World Championships? | THEMOVE+

Spencer Martin and Johan Bruyneel discuss the recent racing and transfer action, and get into the World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda, break down how the event ended up there, and who they think will win Sunday's Time Trial. And, before they go, they answer a few interesting questions from listeners. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access

Sep 19, 202555 min

Where Does La Vuelta Go From Here? | Vuelta a España Review | THEMOVE

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Jonas Vingegaard's ride to take the overall win at the Vuelta a España ahead of João Almeida and Tom Pidcock. They discuss what this means for Vingegaard, what it says about Visma's incredible Grand Tour project, and where João Almeida and UAE can go from here. They also wonder what Pidcock's surprise ride means for his chances at the upcoming World Championships, why Vingegaard won't be present, and what the future of the Vuelta is after Sunday's fin...

Sep 15, 20251 hr 6 min

The Vuelta is Decided on the Bola del Mundo | Vuelta a España Stage 20 Analysis & Stage 21 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Jonas Vingegaard's statement victory on Stage 20 to seal his overall Vuelta a España win over João Almeida, along with the GC action further down the leaderboard on the brutal Bola del Mundo climb. They analyze UAE's strategy throughout the stage and why Jonas Vingegaard was ultimately able to withstand their pace. Before they go, they preview tomorrow's final stage in Madrid, discussing how it could play out and who is best positioned to take the sta...

Sep 13, 202542 min

Will Tomorrow's Brutal Mountain Stage Decide La Vuelta? | Vuelta a España Stage 19 Analysis & Stage 20 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Jasper Philipsen's sprint to win Stage 19 of the Vuelta a España over Mads Pedersen in a tough uphill finish. They analyze Alpecin's unusual leadout strategy and how Jonas Vingegaard stole four seconds mid-stage due to an inattentive UAE team, and whether it could affect the final GC standings. Before they go, they preview tomorrow's crucial mountain stage, discussing how it could play out and who is best positioned to take the stage win. Caldera Lab:...

Sep 12, 202527 min

Can Vingegaard Hold On With Almeida Closing In? | Vuelta a España Stage 18 Analysis & Stage 19 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Filippo Ganna's scorching performance to win today's individual time trial at the Vuelta a España, just ahead of UAE's Jay Vine, with his teammate João Almeida putting valuable time into the race leader, Jonas Vingegaard, behind. They analyze what the time splits throughout the effort can tell us about each contender, and continue to question why UAE is putting such a big priority on chasing stage wins over supporting their GC leader, especially with ...

Sep 11, 202528 min

Does a Shortened Time Trial Reshape the GC Battle? | Vuelta a España Stage 17 Analysis & Stage 18 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Giulio Pellizzari's breakthrough win atop the brutal Alto de El Morredero summit finish, and analyze what the performances from the GC group reveal about the race's final outcome. They then preview tomorrow's time trial, which has been drastically shortened from its original route, discussing how it could reshape the GC battle and who is best positioned to take the stage win. Manukora: Go to https://MANUKORA.com/THEMOVE to save 31% plus $25 worth of f...

Sep 10, 202542 min

Protests Overshadow a Massive Comeback Win | Vuelta a España Stage 16 Analysis & Stage 17 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down a chaotic Vuelta stage that was shortened due to protests, overshadowing Egan Bernal's huge comeback victory and limiting action in the GC group, where João Almeida was left isolated from his UAE teammates and Jonas Vingegaard was forced to swap onto a teammate's bike. They discuss the key takeaways and whether the race should continue if organizers can't ensure safe conditions. Before wrapping up, they preview tomorrow's summit finish, outlining how ...

Sep 09, 202530 min

Could the Ongoing Protests Shape the Overall Standings? | Vuelta a España Week 2 Recap | THEMOVE

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Mads Pedersen's hugely impressive stage win on Sunday, where he powered away from the early breakaway despite being a heavily marked rider, further extending his incredible streak of Grand Tour stage victories and Points Jerseys. They debate UAE's continued reliance on aggressive stage-hunting tactics and whether the team is leaning too heavily into stage success at the expense of the GC, while also discussing if the ongoing—and escalating—protests co...

Sep 08, 202541 min

Has UAE's Stage Win Obsession Gone Too Far? | Vuelta a España Stage 14 Analysis & Stage 15 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin discuss UAE's continued stage win dominance with Marc Soler adding to the team's near-absurd tally from the early breakaway, with João Almeida and Jonas Vingegaard unable to shake eachother closely behind in the GC group. They debate if UAE's focus on stage wins at this point in the race is wise, and before wrapping up, preview tomorrow's stage, discussing how they expect it to unfold and who presents the best betting value. Use our special link to see where you...

Sep 06, 202539 min

Has João Almeida Shifted the Momentum in the GC Battle? | Vuelta a España Stage 13 Analysis & Stage 14 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down João Almeida's massive win over Jonas Vingegaard on the legendary, and brutal, L'Angliru climb on Stage 13 of the Vuelta a España. They discuss what Almeida's landmark win means for the tightening GC battle, if Jai Hindley's resurgence threatens Tom Pidcock's podium chances, and the worsening situation around the Israel-Premier Tech protests. Before wrapping up, they preview tomorrow's summit finish, discussing how they expect the stage to unfold and ...

Sep 05, 202538 min

Will Jonas Vingegaard Win the Vuelta on l'Angliru? | Vuelta a España Stage 12 Analysis & Stage 13 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Juan Ayuso's statement win from the breakaway on Stage 12 of the Vuelta a España, which saw a massive early move go clear before UAE used their superior firepower to claim their fifth stage of the race, while the GC contenders sat back to save energy for the looming showdown tomorrow. They discuss how impressive UAE's win total has been so far, but debate whether this strategy is compatible with a GC campaign. Before wrapping up, they preview tomorrow...

Sep 04, 202538 min

Will Growing Protests Completely Derail the Vuelta a España? | Vuelta a España Stage 11 Analysis & Stage 12 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down a wild day in the Basque Country on Stage 11 at the Vuelta a España, which saw Jonas Vingegaard and Tom Pidcock climb clear of the rest of the GC contenders before a protest at the finish line neutralized the stage. They discuss how the action before the race neutralization potentially reveals a great deal about the GC picture going forward, and debate whether the race will even be able to proceed as planned due to the growing presence of protest. Bef...

Sep 03, 202535 min

Can UAE Realistically Challenge Vingegaard at This Vuelta? | Vuelta a España Stage 10 Analysis & Stage 11 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Jay Vine's performance to win his second stage at this Vuelta a España on a summit finish, where the GC group once again traded light blows behind before coming in just over a minute down. Johan also breaks down how the Juan Ayuso drama continues to unfold at this race, what he thinks the issues are within the team, and where he thinks he should race in 2026. Before they depart, they preview tomorrow's tough stage in the Basque Country, discussing how...

Sep 02, 202543 min

Where Will Juan Ayuso Race in 2026? | Vuelta a España Week 1 Recap | THEMOVE

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Jonas Vingegard's dominant performance to win Sunday's summit finish ahead of João Almeida and Tom Pidcock with well-planned and aggressive tactics from his Visma-Lease a Bike team, and what it means for the GC battle for the rest of this Vuelta. They also discuss how Almeida's UAE's disorganized strategy isn't maximizing Almeida's abilities, the developments in the last few days that have led UAE to release Juan Ayuso for 2026, and what to make of Pi...

Sep 01, 202547 min

Can Pro Cycling's Relegation System Be Fixed? | Vuelta a España Stage 8 Analysis & Stage 9 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Jasper Philipsen's eighth stage win of the Vuelta a España on a quiet sprint stage into Zaragoza. Outside of Philipsen's dominance, they discuss the relegation of Elia Viviani, and Johan gives his thoughts on what the UCI could do to fix the sport's vague rules on relegations and Yellow Cards in bunch sprints. Before they depart, they preview tomorrow's summit finish, discussing how he thinks the race will unfold and who presents the best betting valu...

Aug 30, 202544 min

Juan Ayuso Strikes Back | Vuelta a España Stage 7 Analysis & Stage 8 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Juan Ayuso's incredible comeback ride to win the mountainous seventh stage of the Vuelta a España after forcing himself into the early breakaway. They touch on what to make of this turnaround, along with the GC jostling on the day's final climb, where Bahrain-Victorious' Torstein Træen managed to hold the race lead ahead of Jonas Vingegaard. Before they depart, Johan shares his thoughts on the Ayuso transfer rumors and previews tomorrow's likely sprin...

Aug 29, 202542 min

What is Juan Ayuso's Future at UAE? | Vuelta a España Stage 6 Analysis & Stage 7 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Jay Vine's ride to win the mountainous sixth stage of the Vuelta a España, which saw fellow breakaway rider Bahrain-Victorious' Torstein Træen take the race lead from Jonas Vingegaard and some notable attacks, some from Vingegaard himself, in the GC group behind. Afterward, the guys discuss the big story of the day, Juan Ayuso falling out of the GC after being dropped, and preview tomorrow's summit stage, which sets up yet another potential GC showdow...

Aug 28, 202538 min

UAE Lands Their First GC Blow | Vuelta a España Stage 5 Analysis & Stage 6 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down UAE's ride to win the team time trial on the fifth stage of the Vuelta a España, which saw João Almeida and Juan Ayuso take back a small chunk of time on Visma-Lease a Bike's Jonas Vingegaard, who rode back into the GC lead by a slight margin. Before they go, they preview tomorrow's summit stage, which sets up another GC showdown, and discuss how they think the race will unfold and who presents the best betting value.

Aug 27, 202528 min

Is UAE's Playing the Long Game? | Vuelta a España Stage 4 Analysis & Stage 5 Preview | THEMOVE+

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down Ben Turner's surprise win on the fourth stage of the Vuelta a España, where David Gaudu narrowly took the race lead from Jonas Vingegaard on an otherwise quiet day for the GC. Before they go, they preview tomorrow's critical stage, which features what will be a hotly contested team time trial, and discuss how they think the race will unfold and who presents the best betting value. Use our special link to see where you can bet in your area and claim th...

Aug 26, 202538 min
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