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Experience and fresh talent: Primož Roglič leads team at the Tour de France
Primož Roglič headlines our roster for the the Tour de France 2025. A four-time Vuelta winner and Giro d’Italia champion, Roglič is one of the most successful Grand Tour riders of his generation.
And Primož Roglič has a clear goal: securing his ninth Grand Tour podium. Joining the Slovenian Grand Tour star are Jordi Meeus, Gianni Moscon, Danny van Poppel, and Aleksandr Vlasov – four riders with a wealth of Grand Tour experience, bringing a combined 14 Tour de France starts. As at the Giro d’Italia, Gianni Moscon will again take on the role of road captain. Vlasov’s season has been carefully built to peak in the second half of the Tour. Meeus and van Poppel, known for their physical presence and Classics pedigree, are expected to play a key role early on – and as a well-drilled duo, they could be crucial in delivering early results for the team.
When Primož Roglič lines up for a Grand Tour, the podium is always the goal.
Fresh talent for France
For the first time in eight years, the team is fielding three Tour de France debutants – a strong signal toward the next generation. Laurence Pithie, Florian Lipowitz, and Mick van Dijke will all make their first appearance on cycling’s biggest stage in Lille.
The young New Zealander Pithie, who turns 23 on Stage 12, is expected to shine on the Classics-style terrain of the opening week. Lipowitz will use his Tour debut to gain valuable Grand Tour experience alongside Primož Roglič. For van Dijke, the Grand Départ will feel almost like a home race – with Lille just 150 kilometers from his hometown, he’s looking forward to strong fan support right from the start.
We’re heading into this Tour extremely well prepared.
Line-up for the Tour de France 2025
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Rolf Aldag, Chief of Sports at Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe: “We’re heading into this Tour extremely well prepared. Every stage has been reconned, analyzed, and simulated. Our team strength will be especially critical in the first half of the race – five riders are dedicated to guiding our three climbers safely toward the Pyrenees. In the high mountains, individual class will make the difference. That’s our race plan – and our guiding principle for the next three weeks.”
“With Primož, we have the luxury of having one of the most successful Grand Tour riders in our team. He’s focused, motivated, and in top form. When Primož Roglič lines up for a Grand Tour, the podium is always the goal. To get there, we’ve taken a very individualized approach to preparing all eight riders – whether through altitude training, race intensity, or deliberate recovery time with their families. Everyone is arriving in the best possible shape.”
