In the latest episode, Denk talks about Stage 10 of the 2025 Tour de France. “The performance of Florian and Primoz was very encouraging. We managed to keep the gap to the podium in check and can head into the rest day feeling optimistic,” says the 51-year-old.

The team manager also puts the emerging criticism of designated climbing domestique Aleksander Vlasov into perspective. “You shouldn’t read too much into today’s eight-minute loss. He rode well for a long time. He wants it, but you can’t force the body,” Denk analyzes.

The background topic offers a look back at the first half of the Tour and a preview of the days to come.

The final part covers Stage 11, which will be held on Wednesday. Before heading into the Pyrenees on Thursday, there’s a flat stage of 156 kilometers around Toulouse.

“There are some short, sharp climbs in the second half of the race. I don’t think much will happen in the overall standings, but otherwise it’s wide open,” 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.

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