Inside Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe – Tour de France Podcast (English Version)
by Tobias Ruf, Korbinian Sautter, OVB Podcast · 48 episodes
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The podcast “Inside Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe” from ovb-online.de offers exclusive insights into the German cycling team Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe at the Tour de France. Every day, team manager Ralph Denk looks back on the stage and shares behind-the-scenes perspectives on professional cycling. The episode wraps up with a preview of the next stage. 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.
Latest episodes
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21 min
Review - "My personal goal remains: I want to win the Tour"
In the current edition, Denk first reports on the 21st and final stage of the 2026 Tour de France. "The images and the race result were impressive. That was pure cycling. We should…
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26 min
Stage 21: “An Incredible Spectacle – Pogacar Is Beatable After All”
The current episode begins with the 21st and final stage of the 2026 Tour de France. “A spectacular finale – it had everything: a Pogacar at his limit, the sprinters fighting back,…
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18 min
Stage 20: "We could have taken more risks for the stage victory"
In the latest edition, Denk reflects on Stage 20 of the 2026 Tour de France. “We’re extremely happy with the stage. The whole team did a fantastic job,” says the 52-year-old. “You…
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19 min
Stage 19: "Remco was really held up – there could have been even more in it"
A monument in cycling: The mountain finish at Alpe d’Huez – Part 1. This year, the myth is on the schedule twice. Stage 19 was all about the first victory on the famous summit. Aft…
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20 min
Stage 18: "We are happy with the day – tomorrow will be a fierce battle"
In the current episode, Denk reports on Stage 18 of the 2026 Tour de France. "The mood in the team is good. That was a very good race from us. Our strategy was to wear out our riva…
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24 min
Stage 17: "That was pure chaos today – and in the end too hard for Nico"
In the current episode, Denk reports on Stage 17 of the Tour de France 2026. "That was pure chaos today. A lot of different interests collided at once. It was about the Green Jerse…
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16 min
Stage 16: "He was far too fast in the corner – I feel massively sorry for Florian"
In the current edition, Denk reports on Stage 16 of the Tour de France 2026. "I feel massively sorry for Florian, but also for Remco. He put in a fantastic time trial, but naturall…
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24 min
15th Stage: "A victory for the whole team - it doesn't get any better than this!"
Remco Evenepoel wins the 15th stage of the Tour de France. The Plateau de Solaison marked the conclusion of the second week of the Tour de France. This time, the tough mountain fin…
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22 min
Stage 14: "We are fully on track, because today we are only talking about seconds"
As one of the toughest stages, the route to Le Markstein Fellering is on the Tour de France race calendar. Four climbs, three of them category one—a battle primarily for the genera…
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21 min
Stage 13: "The mood is a bit somber – but no blame on Maxim van Gils"
Breakaway riders, take note. On the long road to Belfort, many riders fancied their chances. The dominant Tadej Pogačar let them go, and so, at the end of Stage 14, the Swiss rider…
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22 min
Stage 12: "The boys are feeling good – but now things are getting really serious"
Last chance for the sprinters on the way to Chalon-sur-Saône. This is what team manager Ralph Denk predicted, and that is exactly how it played out. After a flat stage, Tim Merlier…
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24 min
Stage 11: Tour only in August? “I like Pogačar’s proposal”
In the latest edition, Denk reflects on Stage 11 of the 2026 Tour de France. “The way the stage unfolded was exactly what I expected, but not the finale. The fact that the sprint t…
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22 min
Stage 10: "Remco nearly paid a high price for his bravery."
In the latest edition, Denk talks about the tenth stage of the 2026 Tour de France. "It was a very good day for us, and we are completely satisfied with the team's performance. In…
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20 min
Stage 9: “We burned our powder too early – It didn't look good.”
In the latest edition, Denk reflects on the ninth stage of the 2026 Tour de France. “We expected a classic breakaway to form, but things turned out differently. We wanted Maxim van…
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22 min
Stage 8: "Everyone is fit – I hope lots of hands go up"
In the latest edition, Denk reflects on the eighth stage of the 2026 Tour de France. "I expected a larger breakaway group. But in the end, we also lacked the crosswinds needed to m…
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21 min
Stage 7: "Everyone loves each other and we are focusing on racing"
In the current edition, Denk reports on the seventh stage of the 2026 Tour de France. "We saw a mass sprint in Bordeaux, which became apparent relatively early on. To be honest, I…
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13 min
Stage 6: "We have nothing to reproach ourselves for – Vingegaard is not much better"
Late at night and after an exhausting day, team manager Ralph Denk analyzes the sixth stage. With over 4,000 meters of climbing, the Col du Tourmalet, and a mountain finish, it was…
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18 min
Stage 5: "Days just like these are exactly when you can lose the Tour"
Team Manager Ralph Denk talks on the podcast about the fifth stage of the Tour de France, where everything was set up for a bunch sprint. A short route without much of a profile wa…
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20 min
Stage 4: "We had a different goal – but you can't always get what you want"
Team manager Ralph Denk talks on the podcast about the fourth stage of the Tour de France, which was once again dominated by the battle against the weather. This time in the spotli…
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15 min
Stage 3: “Last year he was close to tears – today he handles it brilliantly”
In the latest episode, Denk reflects on Stage 3 of the 2026 Tour de France. “It was incredibly hot today, which made the race extremely tough. The boss, Tadej Pogačar, was determin…