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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...

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 are noticeably shorter compared to the past. That increases the speed and intensity. It's not always enjoyable for the riders, but they have to endure it," Denk analyzes.
That the peloton waited after Tadej Pogacar’s...

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 read too much into today’s eight-minute loss. He rode well for a long time. He wants it, but you can’t force the body,” Denk analyzes.
The background topic offers a look back at the first...

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 therefore on equal footing. After that, it’s up to their legs to decide,” Denk analyzes.

The background topic focuses on the rumors about a possible transfer of double Olympic...

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 understand the organizers’ approach either. But as teams, we’re not consulted when the routes are planned,” Denk analyzes.

The background topic focuses on various listener questions that came in during the...

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 stay with them,” says the team boss.

In the background topic, the team manager talks about the sacrifices professional cyclists have to make. More altitude training camps, detailed meal...