Stage 19: "It was very emotional for the whole team"

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 of 5 to 10 riders fighting for the stage win,” 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/JASPER JACOBS