Johan Bruyneel and Spencer Martin of the Beyond the Peloton newsletter discuss the growing rumors of a looming merger between the Jumbo-Visma and Soudal-QuickStep teams for the 2024 season, before attempting to break down how it would play out, the implications for each team’s stakeholders, riders, and staff. They also go over how it would affect the off-season transfer market and the balance of power in the sport as a whole. LMNT: Listeners can get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any order when you order at drinklmnt.com/themove

Lance, George, Johan, and JB break down Sepp Kuss’ unexpected overall victory at the Vuelta a España, which wrapped up today in Madrid with Kaden Groves getting a stunning and impressive stage win via a star-studded breakaway, that shook up the traditional final day procession. The crew also discuss Jumbo-Visma’s dominance through the season’s grand tours, their leaked 2023 internal team goals, as well as rating Remco Evenepoel’s mixed Vuelta, which saw him sparkle in his effort to win stages but fall well short in the overall, and if a better planned season could have seen him challenge Jumbo’s GC trio.  Zwift: Head to zwift.com to grab your Zwift Hub and use code ZWIFTHUB for free shipping. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code THEMOVE at oneskin.co Ketone-IQ: Save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at hvmn.com/THEMOVE AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/THEMOVE Eight Sleep: Go to eightsleep.com/themove and save $150 on the Pod Cover. Ventum Trivia: Between Lance, George and Johan who had the best overall GC placing at the Vuelta during their racing career? Send your answers to [email protected] for your chance to win their new "Minted" GS1 complete bike with SRAM APEX AXS.

Spencer and Johan discuss if Jumbo-Visma, and in particular Primož Roglič, sealing Sepp Kuss’ overall Vuelta win with a clear display of teamwork on Stage 20 has successfully cooled the debate around the team’s infighting before breaking down how Wout Poels leveraged impressive tactics, and strength, to beat Remco Evenepoel for the stage win. Manscaped: Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with code THEMOVE at manscaped.com

Spencer and Johan break down comments Primož Roglič made to Daniel Freibe of The Cycling Podcast following yesterday’s Stage 18 and what they tell us about Roglič’s personal ambitions, his potential future plans, and the behind-the-scenes dynamics at the Jumbo-Visma team. Manscaped: Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with code THEMOVE at manscaped.com

Johan, Spencer, and JB bring you up to speed, and break down, the last three days of racing, which has featured the stunning sight of Primož Roglič and Jonas Vingegaard racing so aggressively that they jeoparized the lead of their teammates Sepp Kuss. While they exhibited far more defensive riding on Stage 18 to set Kuss up for a likely overall race win, the trio discuss if this will be enough to prevent public opinion from turning against them as they steamroll through every grand tour. Later, they debate the merits of Remco Evenepoel’s Vuelta, which has seen him rack up three impressive stage wins, if it can be considered a success, and where he goes from here. Manscaped: Get 20% OFF + Free Shipping with code THEMOVE at manscaped.com Ventum Trivia: What is the name of George's hotel and where is it located? Send your answers to [email protected] for your chance to win their new "Minted" GS1 complete bike with SRAM APEX AXS.