Flèche Wallonne 2026 Preview Show: Is Paul Seixas Already Unstoppable?

About this episode

The episode previews the Flèche Wallonne 2026, focusing on Paul Seixas and other key riders.

Flèche Wallonne 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing editions in years—and at the centre of it all is a potential piece of history. All eyes are on Paul Seixas, the teenage sensation who arrives as the outright favourite. If he delivers on the brutal slopes of the Mur de Huy, he wouldn’t just win—he’d become the youngest winner in the race’s history, a statement that could mark the beginning of a new era in the Ardennes. But this is far from a one-man show. Kevin Vauquelin comes in with serious punch on steep finishes and looks ready to take the next step. Mattias Skjelmose brings consistency and climbing strength, the kind that thrives on a day like this. Then there’s Julian Alaphilippe—a former king of the Mur, chasing one more moment of brilliance—and Benoît Cosnefroy, who knows exactly how to time his effort on these explosive finales. So the question is simple: is this Seixas’ coronation… or are we underestimating the experience and timing of the riders built for this race? In this episode, Patrick and Scott break down the favourites, the tactics, and exactly how this race could unfold on cycling’s most iconic uphill finish.

People in this episode

Hosts: Patrick, Scott

Topics covered

• Flèche Wallonne
• cycling
• race preview
• Paul Seixas
• climbing
• tactics

Keywords

• Flèche Wallonne
• Paul Seixas
• Kevin Vauquelin
• Julian Alaphilippe
• cycling tactics
• Mur de Huy
• climbing strength

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