Training Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe announced ten days ago the creation of a new team called “Rookies” with the Junior world champion, Lorenzo Finnheadlining. This Monday, the German team provided numerous details on this U23 training. The new development team will be registered as a UCI continental team and will ride under German license. The team is led by Greg Gazvoda former Slovenian professional cyclist with years of experience as a racer and in team management.
Video – Lorenzo Finn, Junior world champion
11 confirmed runners
In addition to Lorenzo Finncrowned world champion in Zurich, the German team announced 10 other riders in a press release. Three U19 runners who were already part of the training Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe : Theodor August Clemmesen, Paul Fietzke and Romet Pajur. To the four already known riders is now added the Frenchman, Adrien Boichis, Davide Donati, Lennart Jasch, Marco Martín, Sebastian Putz, Callum Thornley et Luke Tuckwell. Talent development in the U19 category at the WorldTour is the objective of the new development program Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe.
John Wakefielddirector of development at Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohespoke about this new team : “The move from the U19 category to the WorldTour is a big step forward. With the new U23 team, we are creating a much smoother development process from the U19s to the professional ranks. Just like the U19 team, the U23 team will compete in key races on the calendar, providing the best opportunities for growth. Next season, Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe will have the most comprehensive and fluid talent development program in professional Cycling.”
