Join Dan Lloyd as he reveals his seven “hot takes” for the upcoming 2026 pro cycling season. From Tadej Pogačar’s potential dominance to surprising predictions for Jonas Vingegaard and Mathieu van der Poel, we cover the biggest storylines to watch in the peloton. We also look back at how last year’s predictions fared and review some of your boldest takes from the community!
Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 – Introduction
00:20 – A Look Back at 2025
01:39 – 1. Pogačar’s Dominance
02:36 – 2. Ferrand-Prévot’s Ambitions
03:18 – 3. Pedersen’s First Monument
04:14 – 4. Vingegaard at the Giro
05:08 – 5. Ayuso’s Tour Breakthrough
05:56 – 6. Brennan’s Debut Win
06:44 – 7. No Monuments for Van der Poel?
07:18 – Reviewing Your Hot Takes
08:04 – Reviewing Comments
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