Stage 15: "It was an absolute chaos stage"

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 which Florian Lipowitz climbed from eighth place to the virtual podium. He then looks ahead and discusses what it will take to defend that position. After the rest day, one of the Tour’s legendary climbs awaits the riders. On Tuesday, after a long, flat approach, they will take on Mount Ventoux. "I think Pogacar will try to win there. Who knows when the mountain will be included in the Tour de France again. For us, the goal is to hang on as long as possible," says Denk. 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/Jan De Meuleneir