Allan Peiper Returns to Cycling with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe to Support Remco Evenepoel

Australian Allan Peiper, a veteran sports director known for his influential role in Tadej Pogačar’s early career, is returning to the professional cycling world as a strategic advisor for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe in 2026. This marks his comeback after a break to recover from prostate cancer.

A Strategic Role for a Proven Leader

Peiper’s role at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe will focus on strategic expertise and translating the team’s vision into actionable plans, rather than a full-time sports director position according to a team press release. He brings over 18 years of experience as a director, having worked with teams like T-Mobile and BMC Racing before joining UAE Team Emirates in 2019.

From Pogačar to Evenepoel

Peiper is widely credited with playing a key role in the development of Tadej Pogačar during his time at UAE Team Emirates . Now, he will lend his expertise to another Grand Tour contender, Remco Evenepoel, as Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe prepares for the 2026 season.

Building a Super-Team

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe is actively building a strong team around Evenepoel, with key appointments including Klaas Lodewyck and Sven Vanthourenhout as Evenepoel’s team and national team directors, and Zak Dempster as Chief of Sports . The team is also incorporating personnel like Oli Cookson and Sven Vanthourenhout to bolster its strategic core .

Peiper’s Perspective

“I’m very excited to be part of this project,” Peiper stated. “Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe has made impressive progress in recent years, and I see great potential to strengthen this structure even further. It’s about living a clear sporting vision and turning it into daily performance – that’s what drives me.”

Zak Dempster emphasized Peiper’s value, highlighting his experience, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills.