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Giro Next Gen: RBH Rookies Set Off on Their Most Important Race of the Year
With an international lineup, the U23 team of Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe is set to compete in the Giro Next Gen. The stage race marks another milestone in the development of the young squad.
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Eight stages, 1,057 kilometers, and 14,100 meters of climbing – just like the “big” Giro d’Italia on the WorldTour, the U23 version is one of the toughest races on the calendar. That’s especially true this year, with the Giro Next Gen offering everything a Grand Tour should: from the opening time trial in Rho to the final mountain showdown in Pinerolo. The legacy of the “Baby Giro,” as the race is often called, speaks for itself: many professional cyclists have launched their careers here. Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe’s own Jai Hindley (3rd in 2017) and Aleksandr Vlasov (winner in 2018) are proof of that.
The Giro Next Gen is more than just a race for us - it is an important milestone in the development of all our riders.
Giro Next Gen 2025
For the newly formed Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe Rookies, who have been preparing specifically for the Giro Next Gen in an altitude training camp in Andorra, it is the first time that they have tackled the Italian race together. Among them: Adrien Boichis (France), Lorenzo Finn (Italy), Sebastian Putz (Austria), Callum Thornley (Great Britain) and Luke Tuckwell (Australia).
The Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe Rookies at the Giro Next Gen 2025
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For Finn, starting his home tour is a truly special experience. The young Italian – current junior world champion – has settled in well during his first season in the U23 ranks. The Giro Next Gen now gives him the chance to gain valuable experience at the highest level. Luke Tuckwell also returns with fond memories: the Australian finished a strong tenth overall in last year’s edition.
Luke Tuckwell finished tenth in the 2024 edition.
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“The Giro Next Gen is more than just a race for us – it’s a key milestone in the development of all our riders. It’s the first time the Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe Rookies are taking on an eight-day stage race together, and our focus goes far beyond results. It’s about growing into that Grand Tour mindset – learning to manage recovery day after day, adapt to evolving race situations, and take on different roles within a tactical plan,” comments John Wakefield, Director of Development at Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe, on the team’s participation.
The Giro Next Gen starts on Sunday 15 June and ends on Sunday 22 June. This edition will feature a daily live broadcast lasting two hours, starting at 2:20 PM on Discovery+, which will offer both live coverage and on-demand content for the international audience.
The Rookies prepared at a training camp in Andorra.
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