Before the Start: Dangerous Opening – “All Teams Are Nervous”

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 of the season so far before Denk discusses the line-up and goals for his team. In the final part, the focus is on the first stage, which will take place on Saturday. “I expect a bunch sprint. It’s not just about the stage win but also the yellow jersey. That makes the first stage so attractive—it’s a unique opportunity for the fast guys,” Denk concludes. The original version of this podcast was recorded in German and translated with the help of artificial intelligence. OVB Media accepts no liability for any translation errors. photo: IMAGO/Oryk HAIST