Vuelta a España: Danny van Poppel again thrust back into grand tour sprint role
As was the case in the Tour de France, Dutchman again gets unexpected opportunity.
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Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe is a UCI WorldTeam cycling team established in 2010 with a German license, founded and managed by Ralph Denk. It is sponsored by global energy drink brand Red Bull, Bora, a German manufacturer of extractor hoods and cooktops, and Hansgrohe, a bathroom fittings manufacturer. Its aim is “improving the image of road cycling in Germany”. Wikipedia
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