Phil Bauhaus and Nikias Arndt were inseparable even when they rolled out. Side by side, the two professional cyclists from Team Bahrain Victorious kicked their tired legs and talked about their recent successful performance at the 110th Tour France. A friendship was born.
“Nikias is my best friend,” said Bauhaus after the sprint to third place on the fourth stage of the tour in Nogaro. For the second time in two days, the Bocholter raced into the top 3 – an impressive result for the 28-year-old tour debutant: “I think I’ve proven that I’m one of the best.”
Arndt has long been convinced of this. The 31-year-old has a variety of tasks in the team, including helping Bauhaus prepare for the sprint. The blind understanding of the two is one of the secrets of success. “It also plays a role that you have someone with you in the final that you can trust 100 percent,” said Bauhaus.
Tour de France: German professional cyclist duo is reunited
The friendship has grown. They have raced for the same team (Sunweb) in the past. The duo has been reunited since the 2023 season.
“With Phil, you know what you have – or don’t have. As a friend and teammate, he gives you a lot. He’s very collegial, but he also tells you when something’s going wrong,” Arndt told “SID”: “We get along incredibly well. It’s a very cool combination.”
In the Tour of France, Arndt and Bauhaus ideally want to toast to a stage win at some point. Arndt has no doubts that this will happen: “Phil has arrived in the form of his life and has joined the group of the best in the world. His legs are good, you can clearly see that.