Peter Kennaugh has confirmed that he will race for Bora Hansgrohe in 2018 after signing a two-year deal with the German team. The move brings to a close Kennaugh's long association with Team Sky, having turned professional with the British team in 2010.
Kennaugh enjoyed several successful years at Team Sky, recently winning a stage at the Criterium du Dauphine, but with his Tour de France options becoming increasingly limited, and with the chance to enjoy a new experience, the 28-year-old felt that the time was right to move on.
"I wanted a change, some new motivation and a different experience. I felt that if I was honest with myself and didn't leave Team Sky in order to explore other areas then I would have looked back at my career and regretted it. I had to do it," Kennaugh told Cyclingnews.
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"I've been with Team Sky since 2010 and over the last two contract negotiations I'd thought about it but never really seriously considered leaving but there were a couple of factors that decided it in the end."
Kennaugh turned pro during Team Sky's debut season in 2010 and was earmarked as a promising talent having risen through the junior and U23 ranks, securing a stage and third overall in the 2009 Baby Giro.
Twice a national road champion, Kennaugh has also been successful in week-long stage races at Team Sky but the chance to join Bora will give him more freedom and the opportunity to ride with the current world champion, Peter Sagan.
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