Stage 3: “A Tough Day – It’s Dead Silent”

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 on the number of races, the emphasis on Europe, and marketing. In the final part, the episode looks ahead to the fourth stage, which will be held on Tuesday. “Even though the really big mountains aren’t yet in sight, it’s a very tough stage. Our clear goal is to protect Roglic and Lipowitz,” 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/DAVID PINTENS