Emil Herzog joins EF Education-EasyPost

Emil Herzog, a 22-year-old German cyclist, has signed with EF Education-EasyPost, marking his move to the professional cycling circuit. Herzog previously competed with Red Bull-BORA-hansgohe for three years but did not win any titles during that time.

Herzog's career background

Herzog finished seventh at the last European Championships and was a world junior champion in 2022. He has shown a particular interest in gravel and exploration racing, which are types of cycling that take place on unpaved roads and often involve long-distance riding.

Reasons for the team switch

Herzog decided to leave his current team in search of new opportunities and the chance to achieve his first professional successes. He expressed a desire to start winning again and prefers an aggressive riding style, often participating in breakaways rather than waiting for the final climb of a race.

Herzog's goals and inspiration

In a statement from his new team, Herzog said he was inspired by watching the Tour de France this year and is eager to contribute to EF Education-EasyPost. He also emphasized that he is still young and believes he has the talent to succeed, having already demonstrated it in the junior category.