Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe have snapped up Georg Steinhauser from EF Education-EasyPost, with the German rider joining the German team from 2027.
Steinhauser turned professional with EF in 2022 and made a name for himself when he won a mountain stage at the 2024 Giro d'Italia.
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Steinhauser's 2025 season was derailed by Lyme Disease, but he has bounced back in 2026, finishing on the podium of Paris-Nice in the white jersey of best young rider, and going on to race and finish his first Tour de France.
“Georg combines climbing ability, race intelligence and an attacking mindset. He has earned his success through hard work over the past few years, and we believe he is still far from reaching his full potential," said Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe's chief of sport, Zak Dempster.
"Together, we want to continue supporting his development and provide the best possible environment for him to take the next step in his career."
Steinhauser can be excited about joining a German team, where he will link back up with one of the team's leading stage racers, Florian Lipowitz, the pair having raced together at the Tirol-KTM team before they hit the WorldTour.
"When I was young, I was always a fan of this team and have been impressed by how they kept reaching one goal after another. Joining a German team with a very professional and international approach will certainly be a good platform for me to progress," Steinhauser said.
"I hope to be able to add to the team’s success with my aggressive style, but also in a strong support role. I’m ready to create lasting memories in the Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe kit!"
The length of Steinhauser's contract has not been disclosed, but it is described as a 'multi-year' deal.
Analysis
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe's transfer window so far
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Georg Steinhauser (EF Education-EasyPost) |
Jai Hindley (length not disclosed) |
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EF Education-EasyPost's transfer window so far
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Juan Felipe Rodriguez (EF Education-Aevolo) |
Madis Mihkels (Alpecin-Premier Tech) |
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Gavin Sherry (EF Education-Aevolo) |
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