<\/p>\n
The Australian\u2019s arrival is part of a broader overhaul.
\nAlongside him, Evenepoel will bring trusted allies from Quick-Step, including
\nDS Klaas Lodewyck, a mechanic, and a soigneur. Sven Vanthourenhout, who has
\nguided Evenepoel\u2019s Belgian national team successes, will also join the setup.
\nThis influx of experienced backroom staff signals that BORA is no longer just
\nbuilding depth in the peloton, they are attempting to follow in the footsteps
\nof UAE and Visma by creating the sport\u2019s next super-team.<\/p>\n
When Dempster arrives, he will find a roster already
\nbrimming with GC talent. Primoz Roglic, despite turning 36 soon, remains
\ndangerous in the third week of a Grand Tour, as his attacking rides in the Alps
\nat the 2025 Tour proved. Florian Lipowitz, the revelation of 2025, stepped up
\nafter Evenepoel\u2019s abandonment in the Pyrenees to finish third overall in Paris,
\nholding the white jersey to the end. Jai Hindley, Dani Martinez, and Aleksandr
\nVlasov add further depth in the mountains.<\/p>\n
But the team\u2019s 2026 ambitions clearly orbit around
\nEvenepoel. After years at Quick-Step without the climbing support to challenge
\nPogacar or Vingegaard over three weeks, the Belgian will finally have a roster
\ncapable of controlling the race. With Red Bull\u2019s budget matching cycling\u2019s
\nrichest outfits, the pieces are now in place.<\/p>\n
The move for Dempster also reflects the importance of
\nblending rider strength with strategic intelligence. Red Bull \u2013 BORA \u2013
\nhansgrohe\u2019s management turnover in recent weeks, most notably the departure of
\nRolf Aldag and Enrico Gasparotto, left space for new ideas. Denk\u2019s quiet,
\nmethodical recruitment drive has targeted individuals who can deliver both in
\nthe car and on the road, and he clearly think Dempster meets that profile.<\/p>\n
Dempster\u2019s grounding in WorldTour racing, his experience
\ndirecting across varied terrain, and his understanding of Grand Tour tactics
\nposition him as a key figure in what could be cycling\u2019s most talked-about
\nproject next year.<\/p>\n
Belgian media have already bristled at Evenepoel\u2019s early
\ndeparture from Quick-Step. \u201cLeaving the team before the end of his contract
\nshows little respect for his employer,\u201d Het Nieuwsblad wrote. \u201cNow, there
\nremains that bitter aftertaste of ingratitude and egocentrism.\u201d Jan Bakelants
\ncalled it \u201calmost a hostile takeover.\u201d De Morgen warned that \u201canyone who leaves
\nthe Lefevere team\u2026 usually performs less well.\u201d<\/p>\n
So, if the Dempster signing is confirmed, he will be under
\nimmense pressure. His job will be to ensure that the wealth of talent at Red
\nBull \u2013 BORA \u2013 hansgrohe operates as a cohesive, race-winning unit. And
\nconsidering the wealth of talent on offer at BORA, that could be challenge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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