Jan Tratnik Focused on Supporting Florian Lipowitz in Slovenian Race
Jan Tratnik (Red-Bull-Bora-hansgrohe), a Slovenian cyclist, will primarily support German rider Florian Lipowitz as he pursues the overall victory in the current race. Team officials have stated that Lipowitz is considered the team’s primary contender for the race’s top prize. “It doesn’t make sense to conceal that Lipowitz is the number one favorite in this race,” Tratnik explained before the event commenced on Slovenian roads.
“If he doesn’t achieve victory, it will be considered a failure for him. As a team, we are aiming for the win.”
Tratnik, 36, acknowledged the difficulty in selecting a single favorite stage due to his current role as a support rider. Previously, when prioritizing individual stage successes, he cited the stages to Chelske koce and Novo mesto as particularly appealing.
However, he noted a shift in perspective. “This time, as I’m in the role of a helper, the suitability of the route is viewed differently,” he stated. The race is taking place on Slovenian terrain, and the team’s strategy centers around maximizing Lipowitz’s chances for success.
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It’s interesting to see Tratnik taking on a supporting role to help Lipowitz aim for the win.
What are the specific strategies Red-Bull-Bora-hansgrohe is employing to help Florian Lipowitz achieve the overall victory?