Inside Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe – Tour de France Podcast (English Version)

In the final edition covering the 2025 Tour, Denk reports on the last stage in Paris. “The images were spectacular, no doubt about that. Still, I’m more of a fan of the traditional Paris finish – and many riders told me the same,” says the 51-year-old. The team’s mood at the closing celebration was cheerful, as Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe looks back on a successful Tour de France. “It was an incredibl...

In the current issue, Denk reports on stage 20 of the 2025 Tour de France, where the team did everything it could to secure Florian Lipowitz’s third place. “Today was pure stress again,” says Denk, who already “had a bad feeling” at the start. “Many riders were well warmed up to launch early attacks, so we saw lots of breakaway groups, and it turned into a really tough race — thankfully, we came t...

In the current issue, Denk reports on stage 19 of the 2025 Tour de France, where Florian Lipowitz secured a podium finish in the mountains. “It was very emotional for the whole team,” says Denk, referring to the final two kilometers. “He has nerves of steel and did a fantastic job.” Stage 20 returns to hilly terrain. Over the 184 kilometers to Pontarlier, there shouldn’t be major changes in the ge...

In the latest episode, Denk talks about Stage 18 of the 2025 Tour de France. “The result doesn’t look good on paper. On the other hand, we could have even won the stage today. We want to offer exciting cycling – and we did that today,” says the 51-year-old. In the general classification, Lipowitz now holds only a 22-second lead over Oscar Onley, raising questions about Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe’s ta...

In the latest edition, Denk reflects on Stage 17 of the 2025 Tour de France. “The stage win was within reach today. Jordi waited just a tick too long in the final sprint, the top speed was there. He’s really frustrated that it didn’t work out,” said the 51-year-old. Before the stage, Danny van Poppel left the race as he became a father for the first time. “Danny witnessed the birth via FaceTime la...

In the latest episode, Denk reflects on Stage 16 of the 2025 Tour de France. “We’re very satisfied – the whole team did a great job today,” says the 51-year-old. The team manager had special praise for Primoz Roglic. “Today clearly showed the kind of class Primoz still has, even at 36. He keeps getting better – not everyone can say that,” Denk analyzes. In the background segment, he answers variou...

In the current edition, Denk reports on Stage 15 of the 2025 Tour de France, where the breakaway riders got their chance. "It was a stage where you can give something back to the domestiques. We gave Alexander Vlasov the green light to go with the break," says Denk. In the end, the Russian rider finished sixth. However, it took a long time before a breakaway group was finally established. "It was...

In the latest episode, Denk reports on Stage 14 of the 2025 Tour de France and addresses the withdrawal of superstar Remco Evenepoel. “Quitting the Tour de France is painful—you prepare for so long and then you're out. But it's part of it,” says Ralph Denk. He was pleased with Florian Lipowitz’s performance. “He had no instructions to go with it—but he handled it really well,” notes the team manag...

In the latest episode, Denk reports on the thirteenth stage of the 2025 Tour de France. After the mountain time trial, the team manager was pleased. “That was outstanding from Primoz Roglic, especially after he hasn’t always been treated fairly in the media. But Florian did very well too.” The German rising star is just six seconds shy of the podium, which still features Remco Evenepoel in third....

In the latest episode, Denk reports on the twelfth stage of the 2025 Tour de France. “We placed Florian and Lipowitz in the second group, and that was the foundation. Florian then proved to be the strongest rider and was told he could ride for it,” says the 51‑year‑old. Despite Lipowitz’s strong performance—he’s fourth in the GC and clearly ahead of Roglic—Denk is not committing to a captain choic...

In the latest edition, Denk reports on the eleventh stage of the 2025 Tour de France. "Florian Lipowitz did a great job again today, and Primoz Roglic was well-positioned on the final climb. The team handled it excellently," said the 51-year-old. Instead of a relaxed roll towards the Pyrenees, it was another very eventful stage. "The Tour de France is becoming increasingly aggressive. The stages a...

In the latest episode, Denk talks about Stage 10 of the 2025 Tour de France. “The performance of Florian and Primoz was very encouraging. We managed to keep the gap to the podium in check and can head into the rest day feeling optimistic,” says the 51-year-old. The team manager also puts the emerging criticism of designated climbing domestique Aleksander Vlasov into perspective. “You shouldn’t rea...

In the latest episode, Denk talks about the ninth stage of the 2025 Tour de France. “The team did a good job today. When the wind picked up, our leaders Primoz Roglic and Florian Lipowitz were perfectly protected,” says the 51-year-old. Looking ahead to the summit finish on Monday, Denk puts his GC leaders on the same level. “Both will get our full support. They’re only a few seconds apart and the...

In the latest episode, Denk talks about the eighth stage of the 2025 Tour de France. “Our sprinter Jordi Meeus is struggling with the massive consequences of his crash. With that kind of pain and such a torn-up shoulder, he can’t win races, but we’re hoping for his ability to recover,” says the 51-year-old. He is critical of the rather uneventful weekend ahead at the Tour. “I don’t quite understan...

In the latest episode, Denk talks about the seventh stage of the 2025 Tour de France. The team manager was not satisfied with the finale. “We had no helper left at the end. Florian Lipowitz and Primoz Roglic were on their own. That was really unfortunate for us,” Denk sums up. He specifically called out Alexander Vlasov. “This is actually his kind of terrain. We need to discuss why he couldn’t sta...

In the current edition, Denk reports on the sixth, grueling stage of the 2025 Tour de France. "It was war in the field. Many were motivated to make it into the breakaway group. That made it really tough," says the team manager. In the background segment, the team boss talks about athletes switching to cycling. Florian Lipowitz, a former biathlete, and Primoz Roglic, an ex-ski jumper. Why winter sp...

In the current edition, Denk reports on the fifth stage of the 2025 Tour de France and the outstanding sixth place achieved by Florian Lipowitz. “Chapeau to Florian, he rode really strong,” says the 51-year-old, who now sees all chances open again for his team. “With Primoz and Florian, we now have two riders two and a half minutes behind Tadej Pogacar. Everything is still open for a place on the...

In the latest episode, Denk reports on the fourth stage of the 2025 Tour de France. “Primoz was involved in a crash before the finale and had a minor mechanical issue. He had to tackle the tough climbs with a handicap. That was certainly not ideal,” says the 51-year-old. “With Florian, you have to remember that this profile doesn’t really suit him. The time loss in the overall standings is still m...

In the latest episode, Denk reports on the third stage of the 2025 Tour de France. “It wasn’t a good day for us. Jordi Meeus and Laurence Pithie are visibly battered. The skin abrasions are severe. They’re going for X-rays now, then we’ll have more clarity,” says the 51-year-old. “That’s reflected in the mood within the team. It’s dead silent. Everyone hopes Jordi and Laurence can continue tomorro...

In the current edition, Denk reports on the second stage of the 2025 Tour de France. "Yesterday we weren’t satisfied, and we addressed that afterward. Today the team presented itself much better," says the 51-year-old. He is clearly impressed by the performance of German Tour hopeful Lipowitz. "Florian has nothing to lose and could even have won with a better race situation. I'm proud of what he d...

In the current issue, Denk reports on the first stage of the 2025 Tour de France. “The start was tough, as we expected. Missing the connection to the lead group wasn’t part of the plan and isn’t ideal,” says the 51-year-old. “The riders thought they could form an alliance with the sprinters' teams and close the gap. That didn’t happen. It was mainly a matter of concentration, and at that moment, i...

In the latest episode of Inside Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, the podcast on the 2025 Tour de France, Ralph Denk explains the team’s situation before the start. The team manager talks about the route, his roster, and their goals. “We divide the race into two phases. The first stages in northern France are dangerous; there could be crashes. The roads are narrow and exposed to wind. There’s also a risk o...

In cooperation with Germany’s largest professional cycling team, the OVB podcast Inside Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe is entering its sixth season – for the first time available in five different languages. Every day, there’s a new podcast from the heart of the Tour de France in German, English, Spanish, French, and Italian. Ralph Denk, team manager of Red Bull BORA-hansgrohe, analyzes the day’s stage,...