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Pogačar Sets the Standard, Seixas Sets the Horizon

French Paul Seixas of Decathlon CMA CGM Team and Slovenian Tadej Pogacar of UAE Team Emirates-XRG pictured in action during the men elite race of the Liege-Bastogne-Liege UCI World Tour one day cycling race, 259,5km from Liege, over Bastogne to Liege, Sunday 26 April 2026. BELGA PHOTO ELIAS ROM (Photo by ELIAS ROM/Belga/Sipa USA)

Record speeds at Liège, Pogačar’s dominance, and the rise of a French prodigy


In the SBS Cycling Podcast, Christophe Mallet is joined by co-hosts Grace Brown and Dave McKenzie to unpack a breathtaking edition of Liège-Bastogne-Liège. The men's race was the fastest-ever and saw a commanding win from Tadej Pogačar.

The trio explains how today’s peloton prevents breakaways from gaining ground, creating faster and more controlled racing.

It will be total injustice if we don't appreciate Pog

Attention then turns to emerging French talent Paul Seixas. At just 19, his performances have sparked excitement about the future of French cycling.

The Giro d'Italia looms and may impact contenders targeting the Tour de France, with favourite Jonas Vingegaard set to compete in both.


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