Episodios

  • "It looks silly now - but it’s not the end of the world."

    "It looks silly now - but it’s not the end of the world."
    Jul 5 2025
    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 during the race. Denk explains how the radio system works, what is said during the race, and what kinds of misunderstandings can occur. The final part looks ahead to the second stage, which will be held on Sunday. “It’s going to be a really tough stage, constantly up and down. The route — especially the finish — is made for classics specialists. I hope we’ll be more focused tomorrow,” 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/Fotoreporter Sirotti Stefano
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  • Before the Start: Dangerous Opening – “All Teams Are Nervous”

    Before the Start: Dangerous Opening – “All Teams Are Nervous”
    Jul 3 2025
    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
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    30 m
  • Prologue: Kicking Off the New Season – And a New Era?

    Prologue: Kicking Off the New Season – And a New Era?
    Jul 3 2025
    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 any translation errors. Photo: IMAGO/Fotoreporter Sirotti Stefano
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