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The Process with CINCH Cycling
by Tom Danielson, Kourtney Compton, and Derek Brouwer
Tom Danielson on transformation through and with the sport of cycling. We talk training, racing, cycling skills, mindset optimization, nutrition, and stories from the pro peloton.
Episodes
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How Did Tadej Pogacar Get Caught By Eric Mas!?!?!
Did someone just reel Tadej back in on a climb!? Or did Tadej crack and go backwards!? Or is there another explanation as to why the seemingly unthinkable happened? I dive into my thoughts and analysis on what all led to Tadej cresting the final climb with Enric Mas.
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TDF Femmes Stage 8 - Teammate Gate Drama As Vollering Goes Pogacar to Win and Take Yellow.
So much to break down in this episode! Tom gives his take on what happened with the "teammate gate" controversy and breaks down how impressive Vollering's attack and solo move was.
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TDF Femmes Stage 7 - Kasia Is The Queen of Ventoux
In this podcast Tom breaks down the record setting climbing performance that Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney performed to take the stage win and the overall lead. We also break down the tactics behind in the battle between Vollering and Reusser. What an incredible day of racing!
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TDF Femmes Stage 6 - Le Court Cooks With Tactical Master Class
Tom breaks down an absolute tactical master class by Le Court as well as UAE in an epic stage that resembled a one day classic in aggression and style. We look at which teams nailed the tactics and which teams struggled. Tom finishes the podcast with his Mt Ventoux predictions and the different...
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TDF Femmes Stage 5 - Vollering Lights the Race On Fire
In this episode, Tom provides an in-depth analysis of the Tour de France Femme stage 5, breaking down the aggressive tactics of team FDJ and Demi Vollering. We also analyze how the contenders performed, how their teams faired, and what we can expect in the coming stages.
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TDF Femmes Stage 4 - Reusser Takes Stage and Yellow While Vollering Wins Big Time Over Prevot
In this podcast we break down what it takes to perform in the TT like this and how each of the main contenders executed them today. We talk about what Reusser did so well to win and analyze why Prevot may have lost so much time. Spoiler… it was not her position.
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TDF Femmes Stage 3 - Haugset's Historic Solo Win Into Yellow While Defending Champion Prevot Struggles On Final Climb
The long solo bomb won, go figure! In this podcast we break down how Haugset held off a world champion to take the yellow jersey in an 88k move, the longest in TDF Femmes history. We also look at some of the GC action where defending champion Prevot was distanced on the final climb. What caused...
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TDF Femmes Stage 2 - Wiebes On Another Level While New Tactical Opportunities Emerge
In this episode, Tom breaks down Stage 2 of the Tour de France Femme, analyzing team strategies, rider performances, and opportunities for aggressive racing. He offers insights into how teams like SD Works are managing their tactics and what to expect in upcoming stages.
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TDF Femmes stage 1 - Why Wiebes Is Going to Dominate and How The Vollering vs Prevot Battle Could Play Out
Stage 1 kicked off what is to be a very exciting TDF Femmes. In this first podcast we break down the dynamics of the stage. We look at what the big GC favorites did with their teams and how they raced the final climb. In the end it was a huge performance by Wiebes to take the win. But her win was...
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TDF Stage 20 - Was That Tadej's Craziest Stunt Yet!?!
Tadej follows up his record Alp d'Huez ascent with another record setting effort, domestique duties where he pulled IN YELLOW for 62 k with all of his rivals sitting on! Just wild. We talk about this, Carapaz's big win, Sepp Kuss' ALL IN effort, and more.
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Tour de France Stage 19 - Is Tadej Pogacar The Taylor Swift of Cycling?
Tadej Pogacar, just when it seemed he was going to be a no - show on cycling's most iconic climb due to sickness, he showed up (and dropped the mic) in a way I can only compare to Taylor Swift level. Here what the heck I am talking about and why I think he is more than just the greatest cyclist…
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Stage 17 - Philipsen Gets His Win, The Green Jersey Race Tightens, Is UAE Weakened By Illness?
What a race! Today was so actioned packed it looked like it could have been a one day race on its own. Tom breaks down how Philipsen and MDVP linked up yet again to finally get the win for Jasper. In the process Jasper closes within 7 points Pederson in the green jersey competition. We also look…
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Stage 16 - Remco Dominates TT & Becomes Biggest Threat To Beat Tadej in Tour
Remco dominates the first key TDF battle ground day in the final week of the Tour. In this podcast Tom breaks down how big of a threat is Remco actually to Tadej, what challenges Tadej could face in this final week, how the Del Toro project could actually hurt Tadej, and how the battle for third...
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Stage 15- The Craziest Day Ever! Remco Beats Tadej?!?! Jonas Out!??! UAE Fumbles!
Tom breaks down the most exciting TDF stage yet. How did Remco beat Tadej? The key mistakes Del Toro made in the final. What caused Jonas' crash? Where was Seixas? This and more!
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Stage 14- Tadej 's La Redoute Level Effort, Jonas' Strategy Dissected, and Why Seixas Will Be On The Podium In Paris
There is so much to unpack in this stage! Tom details the performance of each of the main contenders. Tadej showed a new trick and new level in his late climb attack. Why did Jonas ride the way he did, a possible theory. What was unique about the Seixas performance and what does that mean for the...
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Tour de France Stage 13 - Pidcock Rockets Up GC While Jayco Execute Perfect Tactics to Win Stage
Now that was an exciting stage. Tom dives into all that was at play in this dynamic race. Some of the stories we dive into are how Mads bridged a difficult gap to save the green jersey. How Pidcock went for broke to rocket up the GC. Why maybe Trek is under pressure from trying to do too many...
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Tour de France Stage 12 - Massive Crash and Tim Merlier Over Takes Alpecin's Perfect Leadout
Tom shares his thoughts on Stage 12's key points. How did Tim Merlier over take the perfect Alpecin lead out train? What caused the massive crash? How did the GC riders fair? What could the tactics be for UAE tomorrow? We discuss all here!
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Tour de France Stage 11- The Ballsy Move Wins & Addressing The Narratives In the News
Tom dives into the stage details of Stage 11 which include the ballsy move that won another hectic sprint stage, why this stage broke the speed record for TDF stages, why Jasper was relegated and then reinstated, and breaks down all the narratives after Tadej's performance yesterday.
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Tour de France Stage 10 - The Revenge Tour Continues With Key Emotional Victory
Stage 10 was more than extending the lead in the GC. It was about pulling off the solo victory by attacking two climbs before the finish and holding it on the challenging open roads after. Tadej's performances in this Tour are nothing short of exceptional, but they seem driven by key moments…
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Tour de France Rest Day - Addressing the Headlines and What a TDF Rest Day Looks Like
Tom breaks down the first rest day of the Tour de France. He dives into what rest days actually look like for professional cyclists in the race as well as addresses the headlines that have come out on the rest days.
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Tour de France Stage 9 - MVDP Gets His Stage Win, UAE Hunts, Pidock's Derailleur, and more!
Matthew Van der Poel takes the win on Stage 9, but Tom reveals why his results in the first week don't tell the real story about his form. Plus, he breaks down the hidden strategy of how breakaways actually form at the Tour level, introducing the "Stars and Extras" method that works for amateur...
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Stage 8: How Did One Rider Almost Hold Off the Entire Peloton?
In this episode, Tom breaks down Stage 8 of the Tour de France, a sprint stage that wasn't straightforward. Tim Merlier dominated from an impossible position, a single rider almost held off the entire peloton, and extreme heat is beginning to change how the Tour is being raced.
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Tour de France Stage 7: Why Sprinters Deserve Your Respect, and What Tadej's Hunger Really Means
In this episode, Tom breaks down Stage 7 of the Tour de France, a sprint stage. While sprint stages aren't his specialty as a former GC rider, Tom provides valuable insights into sprinter strategy, the changing dynamics of the peloton, and the deeper psychology driving Tadej Pogačar's dominant...
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Tour de France Stage 6: Tadej's Redemption Tour Continues With A Scorch the Earth Masterclass
In this episode, Tom breaks down Stage 6 of the Tour de France, one of the most dominant individual performances in recent Tour history. Tadej Pogačar goes solo on the Tourmalet, sets a new record, and wins by over two and a half minutes over Jonas Vingegaard. This isn't just a stage win. This is…
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Tour de France Stage 5: A New Sprinter Emerges While A Massive GC Shake Up Almost Happened
In this episode, Tom breaks down Stage 5 of the Tour de France, a chaotic sprint stage won by anew face, Olav Kooij. But the real focus is on how rule changes over the past years have fundamentally transformed the way the Tour de France is raced in the final kilometers, and how the GC was almost...
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Tour de France Stage 4 - A Tactical Masterclass
In this episode, Tom breaks down Stage 4 of the Tour de France, a stage that was supposed to be a boring breakaway day but instead delivered a "sprinter" win on a mtn stage, incredible American performances, an inspiring yellow jersey story, and a warning about the cumulative heat fatigue that…
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Tour de France Stage 3 - Tadej Reveals Key Weapons and Strategy
In this episode, Tom breaks down Stage 3 of the Tour de France, where Tadej Pogačar took the yellow jersey with a dominant stage win, and UAE continues to assert complete control over the race. The big story isn't just that Tadej won. It's the statement he and his team are making. UAE is flexing...
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Tour de France Stage 2 -Del Toro Takes Stage As Tadej Chooses Teammate Over Yellow
In this episode, Tom breaks down the incredible Stage 2 of the 2026 Tour de France, a performance that showcases Tadej Pogačar's confidence, leadership, and exceptional level of fitness. Tom breaks down the stage, the key moves in the final, analyzes each of the contender's performance, and…
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Tour de France Stage 1 - Visma Strikes First!
In this episode of The Process, Tom breaks down Stage 1 of the 2026 Tour de France, a team time trial that saw Visma-Lease a Bike dominate with experience and cohesion. Jonas Vingegaard takes the yellow jersey, while Tadej Pogačar trails by 12 seconds, already creating an interesting narrative…
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TDF Stage 1 Preview Show
It's time to get this year's TDF rolling and it starts with a bang. This year's race will kick off with a team time trial that will already have an impact on the GC. In this episode we look at how the big favorites look coming into the race, what their strategies could look like, what all goes…
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TDF stage 18: Visma Tactics I Like and Why Tadej Is Now a Stone Cold Killer
In this episode, Tom Danielson unpacks the tactical drama and standout performances from one of the most revealing stages of the Tour so far. Why Tom liked Visma's strategy —and how they executed it to near perfection Why Tadej Pogačar has evolved into a cold-blooded killer in the mountains, and...
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TDF Stage 16 : Jonas vs. Tadej: A Tactical Chess Match on Mt Ventoux
In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the latest chapter in the Tadej Pogačar vs. Jonas Vingegaard rivalry, one of the most tactical and intense battles we've seen yet. We cover: The contrasting strategies: Tadej's defense vs. Jonas' relentless offense A moment-by-moment analysis of Jonas'...
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TDF Climbing Performance Deep Dive
In this episode, Tom Danielson answers your biggest questions about climbing performance—breaking down the physical, technical, and mental aspects that define success in the mountains. Topics covered include: Tom's favorite climbs in Europe and the U.S. The Four Pillars of Climbing Performance...
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Tour de France Stages 13 & 14 : Tadej's Amazing TT Win and Jonas' Resurgence
In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the key performances from Stages 13 and 14 of the Tour. We dive into the uphill time trial battle between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard—analyzing their power, execution, and what may have caused Remco Evenepoel to struggle. Then we turn to Stage 14,...
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Tour de France Stage 12 Analysis- Tadej's Domination vs Jonas' Struggle
The first mountain top finish of this year's Tour de France was incredible. In this episode Tom Danielson dissects Tadej's winning performance, unpacks why Jonas and Visma struggled, gives insight into what we can expect from each rival in the next stages, and highlights the young talent that is...
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Tour de France Stage 11 Analysis - Absolute Chaos and What Happened With Tadej's Crash
Stage 11 delivered a brutal day of racing, culminating in a GC scare when Tadej Pogacar crashed in the final kilometers. In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the stage and dives into the details of Tadej's crash and the reactions from his rivals. We analyze the potential impact of this…
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Tour de France Stage 10 Breakdown: Tadej vs. Jonas – Who Has the Edge?
Tom Danielson unpacks the first major mountain test of the 2025 Tour de France. We dive into how Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard measured up during Stage 10, from Tadej's explosive final climb to the Visma-led pressure cooker beforehand. We analyze: How each rider handled the decisive moments...
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Tour de France Stage 7 - Tadej Rides Conservatively to Another Win
Tadej is winning—but he's doing it differently. In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down what makes Tadej's approach so unique and what it could mean for the stages ahead. At the same time, he takes a close look at Jonas Vingegaard and Visma's current aggressive strategy. The GC picture is...
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Tour de France Stage 6 - The Yellow Jersey Changes Hands in an Aggressive Stage
In this episode we dig into what went down in Stage 6. An aggressive start, an equally aggressive Visma, a passive Tadej and UAE, a strong Healy, and a new TDF Leader in MVDP! Lots of action and lots of insight into how this can affect the GC in the next stages.
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Tour de France Stage 5 - Inside the Decisive Time Trial
The time trial proved to be a decisive stage in this years' Tour de France. Remco win the stage and moved into second GC, can he be a contender for the overall? Tadej finished second and put over 1 minute into Jonas, what changed from the Dauphine TT? Jonas was off his best and fell down the GC,...
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Tour de France Stage 4 - Pogacar vs Vingegaard Round 1
In this podcast Tom Danielson takes a close look at the first one on one battle between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard. What did Tadej's attack show? What was the unique thing that Jonas did to be able to follow Tadej? What tactical move did Tadej use to win the final sprint? This episode...
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Tour de France Stage 2 - Are Jonas and Tadej Swapping Strategies?
In this episode Tom Danielson dissects stage 2 from a GC battle perspective and shares his insight into the telling actions and moments of the two key rivals. We look at how Visma and UAE traded strategies while MDVP showed his incredible form to take the stage win and yellow. Could the actions…
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Tour de France Stage 1 - Inside the Crosswind Chaos
In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down Stage 1 of the Tour and takes you inside all the key details that defined the race. From how the top riders executed their strategies to how the teams performed in the most critical moments, Tom unpacks it all. He shares what it really feels like to race…
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Tadej Pogacar vs Jonas Vingegaard - What did we see at the Dauphine?
The 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné delivered fireworks and a preview of what's coming at the Tour de France. Former WorldTour pro Tom brings the inside intel. His co-host and wife, Kourtney Danielson, brings the questions fans actually want answered. Together, they break down the data, the tactics…
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Tadej Pogacar's Mic Drop at Flèche Wallonne: Strategy, Power, and What's Next for Tadej & Remco
Tadej Pogacar delivered a legendary performance on the Mur de Huy—and we're breaking down every detail. In this episode, we analyze the 2025 Flèche Wallonne with a coach's eye: strategy, execution, and what it tells us about the biggest stars in pro cycling. We dig into: Tadej Pogacar's explosive...
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Amstel Gold Analysis: What Went Wrong for Pogacar at Amstel Gold
Tadej Pogacar tried to ride away solo—and it didn't work! In this episode, I break down the 2025 Amstel Gold Race and dig into why Pogacar's signature solo move came up short this time. We take a close look at the dynamics that made the difference and explore how Remco Evenepoel has clearly…
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What's Wrong With Wout Van Aert!?!
"What's wrong with Wout!?" I was caught off guard today by how much negative chatter followed Wout Van Aert's excellent performance in Brabantse Pijl. Are many seeing what I'm seeing? Apparently not. So I took a few minutes this afternoon to share my thoughts on his comeback performances—and how...
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Men's Olympic Road Race - Strategy, Execution, and Remco
In this episode we analyze the strategy and execution in the Men's Olympic Road Race. While the outcome checks out, how the actual race played out is the biggest story. We look at how the tactics presented some unique opportunities and how being the race favorite can make it more difficult to…
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The Women's Olympic Road Race - Strategy, Key Performances, and Kristen Faulkner
In this episode we take an in depth look at one of the most exciting professional cycling races of the year, the women's Olympic Road Race. Of course the big story is American Kristen Faulkner and how she won as the under dog. But in this podcast we take a close look into exactly what she did to...
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Inside the Tour de France - Stage 19 Analysis
In this episode we take an inside look at the strategy and the outcome of Stage 19 in the Tour de France. We break down how Visma played the race, how Tadej executed the stage win, and what to think of a resurgent Remco.
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