UCI World Road Race champion Peter Sagan lines up for new World Tour team Bora-hansgrohe this year having signed for the German squad following the withdrawal of Oleg Tinkoff from the sport.
His new team have now released photos of his rainbow jersey in addition to the regular team jersey and various national champions jerseys. Also lining up for the team next year are the Slovakian champion Juraj Sagan, Portuguese champion José Mendes and Polish champion Rafal Majka.
Sagan is set to make his debut for the team at the WorldTour race, the Santos Tour Don Under which takes place from 17 January to 22 January.
Peter Sagan – “At the first team meeting in October I said that this is going to be a new adventure for all of us. Like BORA is working hard on their cooking revolution, I think with this team we can start a revolution in cycling. For me it is key to have backing from the team and at BORA – hansgrohe I felt comfortable right from the beginning.”
“I am proud to wear again the rainbow jersey, now in the lights of BORA – hansgrohe. But with the new year also the records start from zero again, now again hard work will be the basis for success. With my new team, I am sure, we are on track so far.”
Ralph Denk, Team Manager – “Obviously, it is a special moment in the life of a team manager to present a World Champions jersey. I am very proud and thankful that I am awarded this honour now. Peter is once again the “eye catcher” in the peloton, this is also important for our sponsors. We decided to put Peter’s own logo on the backside of the jersey as a special “thank you” for his outstanding performances the last years. But I must admit, that I am also very proud to have three national Champions in my team. At some races, there will be more white than black in our line-ups.”
