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Lipowitz, Evenepoel Set Catalonia Debut as Red Bull‑Bora Maps Tour Push

The German says training now targets gains on shorter, more intense efforts.

Overview

  • Lipowitz and Evenepoel are currently training together with Red Bull‑Bora‑hansgrohe on Tenerife.
  • They are slated to ride together for the first time at the Tour of Catalonia, which starts March 23.
  • Lipowitz says Catalonia is primarily a learning exercise with limited expectations for results ahead of July.
  • The team’s plan features a reduced race schedule, an almost three‑week altitude camp in May, and a mid‑June stage race as the final tune‑up for the Tour de France.
  • A dual‑leader setup at the Tour is under consideration, with Lipowitz noting his threshold is close to the very best while he works to improve short, high‑intensity efforts.