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Teamwork and guts: Lidl-Trek’s approach to Strade Bianche

The key riders of our men’s and women’s teams share their opinions ahead of the iconic Italian race, on the schedule for Saturday. Here are the previews from Bagioli, Skujiņš and Simmons together with...

Mattias Skjelmose extends contract with Lidl-Trek through 2026

“For me, right now, I couldn’t imagine being in a better place.”

Longo Borghini completes the podium at Omloop He Nieuwsblad

Lidl-Trek put in forth an aggressive plan, fighting until the end with the Italian champion, who finished third, and with Van Anrooij, fourth

Skjelmose kick starts season with 3rd place in Ardèche Classic

Danish Champion shows strong early-season form in four-way battle between climbers

The first races in Belgium through the eyes of a Belgian: our own guide to Opening Weekend

The debut on the Flemish cobbles is no longer a solely Belgian affair, but home riders still have a unique feeling for it. Get an exclusive taste of the race with the voices of Stuyven, Theuns, Vergae...

Lidl-Trek motivated ahead of first taste of the cobbles

Former winner Stuyven and young talent Milan are the key riders in a strong rider-roster that will take on Opening Weekend for the Lidl-Trek men.

Lizzie Deignan leads a gutsy team for Opening Weekend

The Brit will make her season debut and, together with Longo Borghini and Balsamo, will lead Lidl-Trek into the first test on the cobbles

Gaia Realini extends contract with Lidl-Trek through 2027

Pocket Rocket Realini continues her way to the top with Lidl-Trek

One More! Balsamo Wins Final Stage of Setmana Valenciana

The Italian rider dominates the last sprint of the Spanish race after another strong performance by her teammates: “There is nothing more beautiful than finishing a great team effort.”

Realini shines at Setmana Valenciana: 2nd place on the queen stage

Solid performance from Gaia on the hardest stage of the race: “I’m happy for what I did, I gave it my all”.

Balsamo crowns a super team effort by winning Stage 1 at Setmana Valenciana

For the third consecutive year, the Italian sprinter celebrated her season debut with a success in the Spanish race.

Balsamo and Van Anrooij start their season at Setmana Valenciana

Our focus turns to Elisa, who faces the first step of a long season, and Shirin, who returns to competition after ending her cyclocross season early