After a break of several years, ARD will again broadcast the Tour de France live, starting in 2015. The only German wildcard candidate for the Tour de France, the BORA - Argon 18 team based in Raubling in Bavaria, welcomes this decision.

“ARD’s decision shows that German cycling has accomplished a successful turnaround over the past few years," manager Ralph Denk said. "A new generation of riders is blazing a trail for a cleaner sport. We have contributed our small part in this and have shown that in a few years top riders can be developed out of up-and-coming talent – and in a completely clean way." 

Ralph Denk adds: “ARD’s return will have a very special impact on our team. With BORA, a German company is once again the main name sponsor of a professional team after five years. Now, BORA, our German co-sponsors and our German riders will have a great opportunity to present themselves to a larger audience. Our goal is to take part in the 2015 Tour de France. And today we can say: Now more than ever!”

The team managed by Ralph Denk competed in the Tour de France last year for the first time, making an impressive showing by taking seventh place overall and third place in the time trial. In light of this success, BORA - Argon 18 also applied for a wildcard to participate in this year’s Tour de France.