Alex
Kirsch

Alex is one of the best lead-out riders in the WorldTour, with the frame, power and savvy to put sprinters in perfect position in the midst of chaos. Few riders are more selfless than Alex, helping to blaze the way for ascendent riders such as Mads Pedersen. He'll be pivotal once again to Lidl-Trek's sprint ambitions in 2025.

Date of birth

12/06/1992

From
Luxembourg
Teams
Lidl-Trek / Men
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What was the biggest obstacle you have overcome?

Getting into the WorldTour.

If you were a brand, what would be your motto?

Go hard or go home.

If you could borrow one cycling aptitude from any of your Lidl-Trek teammates what would it be and from whom?

The fighting spirit of Bauke Mollema.

What advice would you give to your teenage self?

Believe in yourself. My sports director told me this in 2014.

What is your favorite Bontrager or Trek equipment?

Bontrager XXX wheels.