6. Etappe: „Wir haben uns nichts vorzuwerfen - Vingegaard ist nicht viel besser“

Deep into the night, after a grueling day, team manager Ralph Denk assesses the sixth stage. With over 4,000 meters of elevation gain, the Col du Tourmalet, and a mountain finish, it was a tough challenge. An attack by Tadej Pogačar 42 kilometers from the finish put the leading riders under pressure. "The pace was fast from the start, and we made a few small mistakes," says Denk, referring to an unfortunate bathroom break by Remco Evenepoel. For Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, the day ends in the chase group behind Vingegaard and Pogačar. "We have nothing to reproach ourselves for. We can be satisfied with that," says Denk. "I think Jonas Vingegaard isn't much better overall. The battle for first place is wide open," the team manager emphasizes. The seventh stage promises to be somewhat calmer for the favorites for the overall victory. On the way to Bordeaux, there will be another opportunity for the fastest riders. “We hope the wind cooperates and that this will make it a calmer leg for us,” says Denk. Imago/Phot News