Cycling duo Lipowitz and Roglic exhibit prowess in the Pyrenees mountain range
As the Tour de France 2021 enters the challenging Pyrenees stages, the Red-Bull-Team is eagerly anticipating the performances of their top riders, Florian Lipowitz and Primož Roglič. Team Principal Ralph Denk is confident about their prospects, particularly in the mountain stages, where both riders have demonstrated their prowess.
Despite a rocky history with the Tour de France, four-time Vuelta a España winner Primož Roglič has shown resilience. However, his past experiences, including crashes in the 2021, 2022, and earlier versions of the race, have raised concerns about his susceptibility to accidents. Yet, Denk is satisfied with Roglič's performance so far, as he has reached southern France without a crash. Despite being ninth in the general classification, seven seconds behind Lipowitz, Roglič remains in his leadership position.
Lipowitz, a young sensation in the Red-Bull-Team, has been impressing Denk with his consistent performances. His sixth place in the time trial in Caen boosted his self-confidence, according to the team principal. Lipowitz, referred to as the team's defensive strategy's key player on the first eleven stages, is Denk's "heart project".
The upcoming stages, including today's 180.6 kilometers climb to the finish line in Hautacam with 3,850 meters of altitude, are preferred terrain for both Lipowitz and Roglič. On Friday, the mountain time trial over 10.9 kilometers with the steep final climb to the airport in Peyragudes is on the Tour de France program.
Denk is impressed with the performances of his top riders, as they are both in the top ten of the general classification. The goal of the team is to move forward with both Lipowitz and Roglič, or at least one of them, in the Pyrenees stages. However, Denk emphasizes that the team will communicate and make decisions based on the race conditions, with Roglič being their primary focus but not solely relied upon.
In the tense battle for the race's leadership, it is expected to be a tough fight between Lipowitz and Roglič. The first indication of the race's outcome will be seen in the Pyrenees stages, and the Red-Bull-Team is ready to face the challenge head-on.
Sports enthusiasts will soon witness an intense battle for Tour de France 2021 leadership in the challenging Pyrenees stages, with both Florian Lipowitz and Primož Roglič from Red-Bull-Team competing in their preferred terrain. The team's goal is to advance both riders through these stages, prioritizing Roglič while staying agile and making decisions based on race conditions.
