Is Tim Merlier Cycling's Next Great Sprinter? | TdF 2026 Stage 12 | THEMOVE

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin discuss Tim Merlier's sprint victory on Stage 12 and go through the interesting attacks we saw before the final sprint. They also continue to break down the Green Jersey battle before previewing tomorrow's unusual Stage 13. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team KetoneAid: Go to http://KetoneAid.Com/THEMOVE for 15% off Nextbets: Use our special link to see where you can bet in your area and claim the best sign-up offers https://nxtbets.com/betoutcomes/ Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/

Lance, George, Sir Bradley, and Spencer Martin (aka The Professor) break down Tim Merlier's sprint win on Stage 12 of the 2026 Tour de France to get his third win of this Tour. They discuss the fast, chaotic run-in to the finish, how much bunch sprinting has changed at this Tour, and how the battle for the Green jersey continues to evolve. They also preview tomorrow's Stage 13, take listener calls, and answer yesterday's Ventum trivia before giving out a new question. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Roka: The Move listeners get 20% off. Just go to https://ROKA.com and enter code THEMOVE at checkout.  Timeline: Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline.Visit https://timeline.com/THEMOVE and save 20% off your Mitopure® Gummies. Honey Stinger: Use code THEMOVE25 for 25% off at https://Honeystinger.com/THEMOVE25 Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/ Eight Sleep: Use code THEMOVE at https://eightsleep.com/themove for up to $350 off. 30 days to try it at home. Free returns if it's not for you.  

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin discuss how Søren Wærenskjold shocked the sprint favorites to win Stage 11 and go through what made the stage the fastest in the history of the Tour de France. They also break down the Green Jersey battle and what we can read into Jasper Philipsen's third-place finish, before answering a few listener questions and previewing tomorrow's Stage 12. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Hims: For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/THEMOVE Lagoon: Use code MOVE for 15% off at https://LagoonSleep.com/THEMOVE Nextbets: Use our special link to see where you can bet in your area and claim the best sign-up offers https://nxtbets.com/betoutcomes/ Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/  

Lance, Johan, George, Sir Bradley, and Spencer Martin (aka The Professor) break down Søren Wærenskjold's sprint win on Stage 11 of the 2026 Tour de France during the Tour's fastest ever stage and how Uno-X continues to show how aggressive racing can still net results for non-superteams. They go through how Biniam Girmay continues to close the gap on Pedersen in the battle for the Green Jersey, preview tomorrow's Stage 12, take listener calls, and answer yesterday's Ventum trivia before giving out a new trivia question. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Roka: The Move listeners get 20% off. Just go to https://ROKA.com and enter code THEMOVE at checkout.  LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/TheMove Kineon: Use code THEMOVE for $50 off or go to https://kineon.io/THEMOVE Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/ Eight Sleep: Use code THEMOVE at https://eightsleep.com/themove for up to $350 off. 30 days to try it at home. Free returns if it's not for you.

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin discuss the brewing controversy around the subpar rest day hotels that a few teams were provided before getting into the action of Stage 10, where Tadej Pogačar extended his overall lead after yet another solo attack and stage win. They go through how Jonas Vingegaard looked, and if he will make it through the rest of this Tour, as well as who they thought impressed in this group behind. They also preview tomorrow's Stage 11 and go through a few listener questions. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Tifosi Optics: Use promo code THEMOVE at https://tifosioptics.com/discount/THEMOVE Nextbets: Use our special link to see where you can bet in your area and claim the best sign-up offers https://nxtbets.com/betoutcomes/ Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/  

Lance, Johan, George, Sir Bradley, and Spencer Martin (aka The Professor) break down Tadej Pogačar's powerful Stage 10 of the 2026 Tour de France and what it means for his ever-growing overall race lead. They also discuss Jonas Vingegaard's struggles in the final kilometer and what to make of Remco Evenepoel's extremely up-and-down day. In addition to going through how the battle for Green continues to shape up, they also preview tomorrow's Stage 11, take listener calls, and answer yesterday's Ventum trivia before giving out a new trivia question. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Ekoi: https://www.ekoi.com/en-us/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=podcast-weedu_us DraftKings: New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THEMOVE spend five bucks to get two hundred in rewards within 21 days. That's code THEMOVE. In Partnership with DraftKings. Fatty15: Fatty15 is on a mission to support Healthy Aging for All, including all ages and stages of life. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/THEMOVE and using code THEMOVE at checkout. Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/ Eight Sleep: Use code THEMOVE at https://eightsleep.com/themove for up to $350 off. 30 days to try it at home. Free returns if it's not for you.  

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down how Mathieu van der Poel won Stage 9 from a stacked breakaway, as well as UAE's odd tactics on the day, and whether Lidl-Trek could have played the day differently to deliver Mads Pedersen the stage win. They also go through Tuesday's Stage 10, another tough day in the Massif Central that could produce a GC showdown between Pogačar and Vingegaard, mirroring their battle on the same course on Stage 11 back in 2024. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Hims: For simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://Hims.com/THEMOVE Lagoon: Use code MOVE for 15% off at https://LagoonSleep.com/THEMOVE Nextbets: Use our special link to see where you can bet in your area and claim the best sign-up offers https://nxtbets.com/betoutcomes/ Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/  

Lance, Johan, George, Sir Bradley, and Spencer Martin (aka The Professor) break down Mathieu van der Poel's stage win from the breakaway on Stage 9 of the 2026 Tour de France and how the stage yet again altered the Green Jersey standings. The guys discuss what Van der Poel's win means for his Alpecin team's Tour, mistakes others made in the breakaway, and whether Isaac del Toro should consider leaving UAE to lead his own team. They also preview tomorrow's Stage 9, take listener calls, and answer yesterday's Ventum trivia before giving out a new trivia question. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Roka: The Move listeners get 20% off. Just go to https://ROKA.com and enter code THEMOVE at checkout.  LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at https://DrinkLMNT.com/TheMove Pioneer Pasture: Pioneer Pastures has an exclusive BOGO for listeners of The Move. Go to https://pioneerpastures.com/themove to claim it. Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/ Eight Sleep: "Use code THEMOVE at http://eightsleep.com/themove for up to $500 off. The 4th of July sale ends July 12. 30 days to try it at home. Free returns if it's not for you.  

Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin break down the ongoing saga surrounding Remco Evenepoel and his Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe team, Tim Merlier's dominant back-to-back stage wins, and whether Mads Pedersen should worry about the tightening battle for the Green Jersey. Johan also digs into the history books to compare how exactly Tadej Pogačar stacks up against Eddy Merckx. Plus, a comprehensive preview of tomorrow's Stage 9, a brutal day through the Massif Central that is bound to trigger a thrilling fight for the yellow jersey and the stage win. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Decagon: Ready to transform your customer support? Go to https://decagon.ai/THEMOVE to get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team. Nextbets: Use our special link to see where you can bet in your area and claim the best sign-up offers https://nxtbets.com/betoutcomes/ Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/  

Lance, Johan, George, Sir Bradley and Spencer Martin (aka The Professor) break down Tim Merlier's second straight sprint win on Stage 8 of the 2026 Tour de France and what it means for the Green Jersey Classification. The guys discuss whether Merlier is the fastest sprinter in this race, why breakaways are always caught in the final few kilometers, and why Decathlon has shifted its internal communications to English rather than French. They also preview tomorrow's Stage 9, take listener calls, and answer yesterday's Ventum trivia before giving out a new trivia question. Become a WEDŪ Member Today to Unlock VIP Access & Benefits: https://access.wedu.team Roka: The Move listeners get 20% off. Just go to https://ROKA.com and enter code THEMOVE at checkout. Kineon: Use code THEMOVE for $50 off or go to https://kineon.io/THEMOVE DraftKings: New DraftKings customers, sign up with code THEMOVE spend five bucks to get two hundred in rewards within 21 days. That's code THEMOVE. In Partnership with DraftKings. Ventum: Use code TheMove10 for 10% off anything at: https://ventumracing.com/ Eight Sleep: "Use code THEMOVE at http://eightsleep.com/themove for up to $500 off. The 4th of July sale ends July 12. 30 days to try it at home. Free returns if it's not for you.