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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee. – John Donne
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Upcoming racing:
- December 14: World Cup Namur
- December 23: Superprestige Heusden-Zolder
- December 26: World Cup Gavere
- December 29: Trofee Loenhout-Azencross
- December 30: Superprestige Diegem
- January 1: GP Sven Nys
Latest completed racing:
- November 16: Trofee Hamme-Flandriencross
- November 1: Trofee Oudenaarde-Koppenbergcross
- October 26: Superprestige Overijse-Vlaamse Druivencross
- October 14 - 19: Tour of Guangxi
- October 14 - 19: Tour of Holland
- October 19: Veneto Classic
- October 19: Japan Cup
- October 19: Chrono des Nations
- October 15: Giro del Veneto
- October 12: Paris-Tours
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Here’s the team’s news:
Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe continues to strategically strengthen its roster
for the upcoming season and welcomes rising talent Haimar Etxeberria to the
team.
Haimar Etxeberria wins the 2025 Vuelta a Castilla y León
The 22-year-old will step up to the WorldTour with his move to the German UCI
WorldTeam. Etxeberria has showcased his strong potential this season –
particularly in one-day races and demanding sprint finishes. After impressive
performances in the Spanish development ranks, his victory at the Vuelta a
Castilla y León highlighted him as a rider ready for the next step in his career.
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Zak Dempster, Chief of Sports at Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe: “With Haimar, we
are adding a rider who fits very well into our long-term vision. Of course, he is still in the early stages of his career, but his eagerness to learn and the talent that gives him real promise in one-day races and tougher sprint finals speak for
themselves. We are confident he will find the ideal environment here to continue
developing his potential.”
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Haimar Etxeberria: “I’m very happy to join Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe. From
the first conversations, I felt a strong trust and a clear vision for how I can grow
here. I’m motivated for this new chapter and excited to contribute to the project.
It’s a team I’ve followed closely since the era of Peter Sagan. Being on a team
alongside the best stars is a special feeling. I’m very grateful for the opportunity
and for being able to make the step up to the WorldTour at 22 years old.”
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