Phil Bauhaus Secures 3rd Place in Stage 6 of the Tour Down Under

The final stage of the 25th Tour Down Under delivered high-speed action on a 90km circuit through the heart of Adelaide, clocking an impressive average speed of 47.689 km/h. Team Bahrain Victorious, led by Phil Bauhaus, worked tirelessly to improve on his second-place finish from Stage 4. The team controlled the breakaways and set the stage for a sprinters finale.

In the closing moments, Bauhaus positioned himself brilliantly with the help of his teammates. Riding in the slipstream of Rui Oliveira (UAE Team Emirates), Bauhaus moved ahead of the Portuguese rider in the sprint finish. However, it was Sam Welsford (Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe) and Bryan Coquard (Cofidis) who narrowly edged ahead to claim the top two spots, leaving Bauhaus with a hard-fought third-place podium finish.

Tour Down Under 2025 – 25th Edition – 6th stage Adelaide – Adelaide 150.7 km – 26/01/2025 – Sam Welsford (AUS – Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe) – Bryan Coquard (FRA – Cofidis) – Phil Bauhaus (GER – Bahrain – Victorious) – photo Kei Tsuji/SprintCyclingAgency©2024

Phil Bauhaus: “It was a fast and nervous day. I think it was all under control the whole day. The speed went up lap by lap, we had the last 5 laps super fast. The team, especially Mathijs (Paasschens), Robert (Stannard), and Nikias (Arndt) worked really well, so we were always around the Top 20 positions in the last 5 laps.”

“It went faster and faster, and also in the last laps there were a few crashes. Luckily, we could avoid them. In the last kilometer, I was on my own. Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe again did a super strong lead-out. For me, everything was about trying to get on the wheels. I was in the last 5th position around the last 2 corners with 300m to go, and then I could still gain 2 places to finish third. I think this was also the maximum possible today, so I am quite happy with 3rd place.”

“I think we did really well day by day. We found each other better. We had a really great time, I think, in Australia. The younger guys did really well; they have learned a lot in this race. They really gave us good support, which was really nice to see. I think they all have a good future ahead if they keep going like this over the next few years. In the next months, they will also get their chances to make results. I hope I could make them better bike riders.”

Tour Down Under 2025 – 25th Edition – 6th stage Adelaide – Adelaide 150.7 km – 26/01/2025 – Phil Bauhaus (GER – Bahrain – Victorious) – photo Kei Tsuji/SprintCyclingAgency©2024

Neil Stephens, Sports Director: “The Tour Down Under 2025 has been about much more than just the race itself. From a results perspective and what we’ve achieved in Adelaide, Australia, it’s been a great showing. With four new riders joining the team and one more just six months ago, our goal was to create a cohesive team, build strong bonds, and aim for the best results possible.”

“The team has done really well in achieving that. The results this week reflect their hard work—being involved in all the stage finishes, securing two podiums, and finishing 15th in the GC all demonstrate their commitment.”

“Not only have the riders performed well, but the support staff also played a crucial role in building what we believe is a truly champion team. Before leaving Europe, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but after spending 10 days of training around Adelaide, I got to see the true character of these riders. Their willingness to learn, take advice, and work as a unit has made my job much easier.”

“Riders like Afonso Eulálio have shown great potential. Achieving 15th in the GC is a reminder of what can be accomplished with hard work. It’s not a given, but with dedication, both he and the team can achieve even greater things. I’m excited to see what the future holds for them as they continue to grow and develop.”

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