The final candidates for the ultimate stage of the Red Bull Junior Brothers pro-cycling scouting program have been confirmed.
From June 3-7, over a dozen young, promising riders will go head-to-head at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Centre (APC) in Thalgau, Austria. They are competing for a place on the GRENKE – Auto Eder U19 team, along with a Red Bull athlete contract. The two standout winners will be revealed at the camp on June 7, 2024.
The Red Bull Junior Brothers program is dedicated to uncovering future stars of road cycling, providing a platform for young athletes to leap into professional cycling. This year’s finalists, aged 16-17, hail from a range of countries:
Czech Republic
France
Germany x2
Great Britain x3
Ireland
Latvia
Netherlands
New Zealand
South Africa
Spain
USA
Throughout the week, the young aspiring pro riders will undergo rigorous physical and mental testing, including lab assessments, group rides, and face-to-face interviews with team cycling managers.
Leading the camp will be Christian Schrot, Head of Scouting at BORA-hansgrohe and Sport Director & Coach at Team GRENKE – Auto Eder.
Christian Schrot said “It’s been an incredible journey with the Red Bull Junior Brothers scheme so far – we have had riders from over 30 countries apply to the scheme. We’re now at the exciting stage of identifying the next stars of road cycling and we look forward to selecting the final two riders who will be joining Team GRENKE – Auto Eder.
“For these young cyclists, the Red Bull Junior Brothers program is more than just a scouting initiative; it’s a life-changing opportunity to showcase their talent, gain elite-level training, and potentially launch their professional careers.”
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