All-In for Stage 15: Full Team Commitment at Le Tour de France
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All-In for Stage 15: Full Team Commitment at Le Tour de France


Stage 15 from Muret to Carcassonne promised a golden chance for the breakaway specialists, especially after three grueling days in the Pyrenees that had left the GC contenders battle-worn. For us, it was all about seizing that opportunity.

 

20.07.2025


The day didn’t start in our favor. A setback came early as Julian hit the ground in a crash. But showing true grit, the Frenchman remounted, fought his way back into the peloton, and stayed in contention despite a blistering pace and a flurry of early attacks.

 

By the 70km mark, a dangerous breakaway had formed, without any of our riders. That meant only one thing: we had to work. The team moved to the front, pushing the tempo and setting up Michael Storer for a decisive move. At 96km to go, the Aussie launched a strong solo attack, bridging to the 17-man break.

 

But he wasn’t done yet. With 56km remaining, Storer lit it up again, breaking clear with three others to form a new leading quartet. It looked promising. However, when Tim Wellens counterattacked at 43km to go, Michael missed the move. Despite a committed chase, the front group couldn’t hold the gap back in as the stage reached its closing kilometers.

 

Julian, who was part of the chase group sprinted his heart out, crossed the finish line as first of group and lifted his arms in the air believing he had won. Unfortunately, Wellens and Campenearts had crossed the line already.  The early crash left Julian without radio and the fast pace didn’t allow for a radio change. Disappointment is huge tonight.


 

Julian scored our second podium in this year’s Tour de France while Michael Storer was names most combative rider of the day.

 

Michael: “It was a very tricky day today especially after the crash in the bunch at km 17. I had to try to make the difference in the steep climb, but I didn’t manage unfortunately although it was a very good effort. Afterwards, I knew my chances were slim to get a good result in that kind of group because the climbs were finished. It is nice to stand on the podium as most combative rider but it’s not the same as winning a stage”.


In today’s crash in the early stage, Julian subluxated his left shoulder. He underwent X-ray at the finish in Carcassone which showed no fractures.

 
 
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