As extensively anticipated, Laurence Pithie will depart Groupama-FDJ for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe on the finish of this season.
The German WorldTour crew has not introduced the size of the New Zealander’s contract however see him as an important new a part of their Classics squad.
Pithie is the second new signing introduced by Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe for 2025 following the arrival of Giulio Pellizzari from VF Group – Bardiani CSF – Faizanè. Quite a few others are anticipated, with the crew additionally able to pounce if Remco Evenepoel decides to purchase out his contract at Soudal-Quick Step.
“I’m tremendous excited to be becoming a member of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe for the approaching seasons,” Pithie mentioned on Monday as he ready to race the Tour de Pologne.
“It is a formidable crew with a terrific mission for the long run. I can’t wait to get began and progress as a rider of their new colors.”
Pithie turned skilled with Groupama-FDJ final 12 months and he made an early influence by successful at Cholet-Pays de la Loire and using strongly at a lot of races within the latter a part of the season, together with his fifth place at BEMER Cyclassics in August.
The 22-year-old went on to get pleasure from a breakout season in 2024, beginning with robust shows on the Tour Down Under and victory on the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.
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Pithie wore the chief’s jersey at Paris-Nice for a day and carried that type with him to the Classics, spending a lot of the day within the successful transfer at each Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne and Gent-Wevelgem. He went on to make a most assured Paris-Roubaix debut, taking seventh place regardless of a crash within the finale.
After making his Grand Tour debut on the Giro d’Italia in May, Pithie represented New Zealand in each the time trial and street race on the Paris 2024 Olympics.
A fast finisher with a transparent aptitude for the cobbles, Pithie is predicted to play a key position in Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe’s lofty Classics ambitions for 2025.
“Laurence remains to be younger, however his expertise is not a secret,” mentioned crew supervisor Ralph Denk.
“I’m delighted that he has chosen to affix our crew and that we are going to be taking the following step in his profession collectively.”