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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 sports athletes are so strong on the bike and how easy the transition really is for them.
On day seven of the Tour de France, the peloton rolls toward a cycling epicenter...

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 podium.”
The background topic focuses on the special discipline of time trialing. The team manager explains what is tested in advance, what new developments are taking place, and what...

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 manageable. But it’s also clear that the favorites will have to lay their cards on the table tomorrow. Including our guys,” Denk analyzes.

The background topic looks at a...

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 tomorrow. They both finished the stage, but the final decision will only come tomorrow,” Denk analyzes.

The background topic deals with structural problems that cycling has compared to other sports. The focus is...

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 did today," Denk analyzes.
The background topic focuses on new rules and measures aimed at improving rider safety. At the center of the debate is the introduction of yellow cards.
The final section...

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, it was a mistake by the team. Sure, the result looks bad, but it’s not the end of the world,” Denk analyzes.

The background topic focuses on rider communication...

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 of rain, and all teams are nervous. After that, we head into the high mountains; the Tour is very demanding and well-balanced,” says the 51-year-old.

The episode continues with a brief assessment...

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, offers behind-the-scenes insights into professional cycling, and sets the stage for the next day.

The original version of this podcast was recorded in German and translated with the help of artificial intelligence. OVB Media accepts no liability for...