Phil Liggett’s 2025 Tour de France Preview: Pogacar, Vingegaard, Remco & Route Deep Dive

The legendary “Voice of Cycling” Phil Liggett returns to Airey Bros Radio to deliver the ultimate preview of the 2025 Tour de France. With over 50 years of TDF coverage, Phil breaks down every key storyline—from GC showdowns to historic climbs— on the eve before the Grand Départ.🎯

Topics Covered:

• 🚴‍♂️ 2025 Tour de France route breakdown (all-French course, Normandy, Alps & Pyrenees)
  
  
• 🏔️ Stage previews: Mont Ventoux, Col de la Loze, Luchon-Superbagnères & Stage 18's brutal summit finish
  
  
• 🟡 GC predictions: Can Tadej Pogačar hold off Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel?
  
  
• 🏁 Time trial shakeups & new rules
  
  
• 💬 Phil’s memories from 50+ years on the Tour
  
  
• 🎙️ NBC & Peacock broadcast insight with Bob Roll
  
  
• 👕 Green, White, and Polka Dot jersey contenders
  
  

🗣️ Whether you're a die-hard cycling fan or just tuning in for the Tour, this is your one-stop preview of the 2025 TDF.

🔗 Listen now on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/61TKhMCXCfmfZRYb22saFe
Apple Podcasts: [Search "Airey Bros Radio"]
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Aireybros🔍



⏱️ Timestamps / Show Notes:

• 0:00 – Show intro / Tour de France preview kickoff
  
  
• 2:30 – Phil Liggett’s origin story & reflections from South Africa
  
  
• 4:00 – Evolution of his TDF coverage (from driver to commentator)
  
  
• 7:00 – Life on the road: Daily routines, NBC & Bob Roll broadcast flow
  
  
• 12:00 – Historic return to Champs-Élysées & 50 years of finishes
  
  
• 17:00 – 2025 route: All-French course, Normandy tribute, Alps & Pyrenees
  
  
• 20:30 – Stage 18 spotlight: Col de la Loze – Queen stage breakdown
  
  
• 25:00 – Mont Ventoux preview + iconic Froome moment
  
  
• 27:00 – Time trial rule changes explained
  
  
• 30:00 – GC contenders: Pogačar, Vingegaard, Evenepoel
  
  
• 35:00 – Bold predictions, dark horses, jersey contenders
  
  
• 44:00 – Green, white & polka dot jersey talk
  
  
• 50:00 – European race scheduling vs. U.S. events
  
  
• 53:00 – Liggett’s 50th Tour surprise from Christian Prudhomme
  
  
• 57:00 – Final thoughts & outro