News in brief: As of today, the professional teams can announce their driver transfers for the next season. BORA-hansgrohe is the first to present two well-known newcomers. In addition to former Sagan companion Daniel Oss (BMC), Briton Peter Kennaugh (Team Sky) will also join the German racing team to take the next step in his career.
The signing of Daniel Oss is no longer a big surprise for cycling fans. There have been rumors about this for a few weeks, also because the 30-year-old Italian has a very good relationship with Peter Sagan and has already been in a team with the two-time world champion at Liquigas and Liquigas-Cannondale. “I am very happy to see my old teammates Peter Sagan and Marcus Burghardt again. Another friend and South Tyrolean, Cesare Benedetti, is also under contract with BORA – hansgrohe, so the mood in the team will be good. I was tempted to start a new chapter, and BORA – hansgrohe has big goals in our sport. The whole team around Ralph Denk is developing incredibly quickly, it's an exciting journey that I will now be part of." Oss comments on his move.
Peter Kennaugh drove for Sky for a full seven years and has now decided to pack up his tent on the island and join Ralph Denk's team. The 28-year-old would like to take the next step in his career and will also be given more freedom at BORA-hansgrohe than with the Sky star team. "I'm really looking forward to the new challenge at BORA - hansgrohe. It will be a new chapter in my career with a team with great potential. I would like to thank my colleagues and everyone at Team Sky for their support there over the last few years,” said Kennaugh.
Both newcomers signed a two-year contract.