S13 Ep33: Arrivée | Flèche Wallonne men

Join Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie for their post-race analysis following the best three minutes of the cycling season (that takes place on a Wednesday afternoon, in spring, in Wallonia).



Yes, it’s the annual uphill cheeseroll competition (copyright Friebos). But just how far can we stretch the cheese analogies? What would win? A giant Camembert or 30 Mini Babybels? And what has New Year’s Eve in New York got to do with anything?



There’s serious tactical discussion and lots of nonsensical talk about sunglasses too. You wouldn’t expect anything else.



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