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Anton Palzer has extended his contract with BORA - hansgrohe. After his first three seasons, the former ski mountaineer has firmly established himself within the WorldTour. Following a successful season, Toni Palzer is highly motivated going into the new year and is even considering his gravel premiere.&nbsp;This season, Toni Palzer achieved further milestones in his "new" career as a professional cyclist. The Giro d'Italia was already his second Grand Tour in the books, the TTT at the Vuelta a Burgos was his first time on the podium, and the last race of the season ended with the 30-year-old's first top 10 finish in the GC at a stage race.&nbsp;Toni Palzer: "My journey in cycling continues. I am more than happy that it will continue in this team and in the highest league of the sport. I have by no means reached the peak of my sporting development. I am highly motivated to be a reliable helper for our leaders next season, but I will also be looking for my own opportunities. As I am still open to new adventures, I would also find it exciting to take part in a gravel race one day."

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BORA - hansgrohe extends contract with Anton Palzer

The 2024 Tour de France will cover a distance of around 3,500 kilometers. For the first time, it will start in Italy, with the finale in Nice also being a premiere at the Tour. In between there are several kilometres of time trial and gravel and over 50,000 meters of altitude.&nbsp;Shortly after the route presentation, Ralph Denk, Team Manager of BORA - hansgrohe, gave his initial assessment: “At first glance, it's a balanced Tour de France. For the fans, it's exciting that the GC favourites have to show themselves straight away in the first week and that the decision about yellow won't likely be made until the final TT. Two TTs and several altitude meters bode well for our plans. It is well known that I am not a fan of cobbled and gravel sectors in Grand Tours. That's what the classics are for, in my opinion.”&nbsp;Rolf Aldag, Head of Sports at BORA - hansgrohe, has already analysed the route: "We know that the Tour start is always nervous. Now add to that the fact that it is also very difficult from a sporting point of view. To plan more specifically, we will definitely look at the Italian stages. There will be plenty of opportunities around Paris-Nice and Tirreno-Adriatico in the spring to do our homework."&nbsp;"It won't be a long wait - stage 4 is already a tough one. As a GC rider, it's not enough to just be at 90%. It may be an old saying, but it certainly applies here: on this day you can't necessarily win the Tour, but you can lose it very early on. After that follows an unusual back and forth. It's not a typical clockwise or counterclockwise loop through France. It's more of an Alps-Pyrenees-Alps switch."&nbsp;"The time trials are both hard. Knowledge of the course, pacing strategy, choice of material - everything becomes very important here. The final TT, in particular, is unrhythmic, uphill out of Monaco and downhill into Nice. It could be an advantage that many riders live there and know the course."&nbsp;"The last week is particularly demanding and offers many chances for a preliminary decision. If you already have the chance to make up time here, you’d be sure to take it and avoid the decision on the final day."&nbsp;"The 2024 Tour has some extremely high mountains. There will be a lot of riding above 2000 metres. Who will do well at that altitude? Not many riders can, and it's the step up to the 2000 metre mark that quite often makes a difference among the climbers. We'll adjust to that, and the altitude training camps will be even more important now in our preparation."

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Statements on the route of the Tour de France 2024

Marc Lamberts will join the coaching staff at BORA - hansgrohe from 2024 onwards. In recent years, the experienced performance coach has worked at Jumbo-Visma, where he coached Primož Roglič, among others. In addition to Roglič, Lamberts will also work with other riders from BORA - hansgrohe.&nbsp;Marc Lamberts: "After eight years at Jumbo-Visma, and after writing history by winning all three Grand Tours this year, I felt as if I had reached my finish line. So, I’m very happy to start over again. I'm eager to begin a new challenge and am looking forward to this opportunity at BORA - hansgrohe!"&nbsp;Dan Lorang, Head of Performance at BORA - hansgrohe: "I'm always looking to get the best people on board to make the team successful. Marc brings decades of experience in high performance sports and coaching into the team and has worked for one of the most successful teams in recent years. His multidisciplinary approach is something that I really like, and I believe that over the upcoming years, he can help lift us to become a leading GC team in the WorldTour. I am looking forward to working with Marc and to seeing how he will help experienced riders as well as young talents to get the best out of themselves. With his personality, he is the perfect fit to complete our coaching group."

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Marc Lamberts joins the coaching team at BORA - hansgrohe

Places 2 and 4 in the GC, a stage win and the win of the team classification - it was a successful Tour of Türkiye for BORA - hansgrohe.&nbsp;The 3rd stage with the difficult mountain-top finish on the Babadağ decided over the GC. Ben Zwiehoff climbed there and in the overall standings to 2nd place, which he did not give up until the final day in Istanbul. For Zwiehoff it is already the second podium at the end of a stage race this season after his 2nd place at the Czech Tour.&nbsp;Ben Zwiehoff: „I am very happy with my second place. We knew that it would be very difficult to get the jersey from Lutsenko. But we tried everything and attacked again and again every day. Overall, it was a super race for us. For good reason we won the team classification and showed that we are a super strong squad."&nbsp;Florian Lipowitz (4th) and Anton Palzer (10th) completed the very good team result for BORA - hansgrohe, which was rewarded by winning the team classification. The team's 1-2 on the 5th stage was impressive as well. Nico Denz won ahead of Matt Walls in the demanding final of Bodrum.&nbsp;Bernie Eisel, Sport Director at the Tour of Türkiye: „All in all, it was a positive end to the season here in Turkey. The stages were challenging, but the guys rode very well. We also attacked again today on the final stage and tried everything. With the stage win and three men in the top 10, we left our mark on this race."

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Ben Zwiehoff finishes Tour of Türkiye in 2nd place

BORA - hansgrohe has signed Filip Maciejuk to its roster for the upcoming season. The 24-year-old Polish rider joins the German WorldTeam as a fast-paced all-rounder.&nbsp;In the junior category, Maciejuk showed his TT qualities by winning the bronze medal in the individual time trial at the World Championships in Bergen, as well as two national championship titles in the discipline. Since moving to the WorldTour two years ago, Maciejuk has developed as a reliable rider to support his teammates in one-day races and one-week stage races.&nbsp;Filip Maciejuk: "I am very excited to join BORA - hansgrohe next year. I’d like to develop further in the classics and stage races. I know this will be possible in a team with such big names. I will support the leaders as much as possible and also take my chances when they come. It will be easier for me to get started because I already know some of the Polish staff members and, of course, Cesare."

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Filip Maciejuk joins BORA - hansgrohe

Nico Denz and Matt Walls succeeded in the technical finale of the 5th stage of the Tour of Türkiye. Both took the lead early over the winding final kilometers and gave the sprinters no chance in the 90-degree bends of Bodrum, making for a 1-2 placing for BORA - hansgrohe!&nbsp;After two stage wins in the Giro d'Italia, Nico Denz celebrated his third success of the season today. Already 1500 meters ahead of the finish, he made the race-deciding move to the front and, with Matt Walls on his rear wheel, he led the peloton into the finale. Nico Denz stayed in front on the winding course until the line. Matt Walls secured his best result of the season so far with 2nd place.&nbsp;Result&nbsp;01 N. Denz 4:26:2702 M. Walls +0:0003 C. Bol +0:00&nbsp;Nico Denz: “Our idea was to get safely into the final. That's why Koni pulled on the climb and I then took over. We wanted to be the first to take the bend that came 1km before the finish. We knew it was so technical that no one could pass. 1 and 2 - that's really super and crowns an outstanding season for me. I'm very happy!”&nbsp;Bernie Eisel, BORA - hansgrohe Sports Director at the Tour of Türkiye: "We did our homework today. I'm incredibly proud of the whole team. It was really "Band of Brothers"-like. Nico worked extremely hard, brought Ben back after his mechanical shortly before the finish, and then finished the stage very well. And I'm also happy for Matt, who is our regular sprinter here and secured the one-two."

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