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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 incredibly tough time. The Tour keeps growing, which increases the pressure and makes the racing even faster,” Denk analyzes.
In the middle section, Denk reflects on the 2025 Tour de France,...

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 through it well.”

The background section takes a closer look at the state of German cycling. Denk explains how Germany compares to other nations, how young talent...

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 general classification — or will there be?
“It was important to extend the lead, especially in light of the altered stage route in Paris. Tomorrow I expect a breakaway group...

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 tactics. “We underestimated the race situation a bit – things didn’t go ideally. But that’s cycling; you can’t plan everything. Had we won, we would’ve been heroes. Now the result isn’t great,”...

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 last night. We discussed it and decided he should be with his family,” Denk explains.

Behind the scenes, the focus is on youth development. Denk outlines how...

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 various listener questions about equipment, technology, and Denk’s role during the race.
The final part looks ahead to Stage 17, which takes place on Wednesday. The 160.4 km stage from...

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 an absolute chaos stage—lots of attacks and unrest in the peloton," Denk adds.

In the background, the team manager also reflects on a very successful second week, during...

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 manager about the late-stage attack.

The background topic focuses on the business side of cycling: how does the rider market work? Are cyclists a better investment? And what kind of budget...

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. “He didn’t look fresh,” Denk remarks about the Belgian time trial specialist.

In the background segment, Denk takes a look at German Tour hope Florian Lipowitz. He discusses his unusual path into...

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 choice. “Tomorrow comes the mountain time trial; that’s an important indicator. We’ll look at that afterward. There is no need for discussion today,” Denk analyzes.

The background segment covers a year of...