Olympic Silver Medallist Anna Henderson Joins Lidl-Trek through 2027

Lidl-Trek is proud to announce that Olympic silver medallist Anna Henderson has signed a three-year contract with the team, starting January 1st, 2025. Henderson’s move to Lidl-Trek follows her remarkable performance in the time trial at the Paris Games, marking a new phase in her blossoming cycling career.

Henderson, 25, originally pursued alpine skiing before switching to cycling after a serious injury in 2016. She quickly made her mark, winning the under-23 British Time Trial Championships in 2019, an early sign of her talent in the discipline. Over the past five years, Henderson has built an impressive palmarès, securing two elite National Championships, a European Championship silver medal, and, most recently, an Olympic silver medal – all in time trials.

Reflecting on her move to Lidl-Trek, Henderson explained, “My decision to change teams was motivated by a wish for new challenges and opportunities to grow as a rider. Lidl-Trek presented an interesting environment with strong support, a clear vision for my future, and a team dynamic that aligned with my professional and personal goals. Joining Lidl-Trek felt like the right step to continue developing my skills and contributing to a team that is focused on success. For a number of years I have admired the way the team race, more specifically their aggressive style of racing and really leaning on each other during the race.

“I’m feeling really positive about the move and excited for what lies ahead for the next 3 years. I’m particularly looking forward to working with a new group of teammates and staff, and I’m eager to see how we can push each other to achieve our goals. The fresh environment and different perspectives within Lidl-Trek are something I’m enthusiastic about, and I’m excited to contribute to the team’s ambitions and see how we can grow together.

“In my first year with Lidl-Trek, I’d like to contribute meaningfully to the team’s success, whether that’s through individual results, supporting my teammates, or helping the team achieve its overall goals. A successful year for me would be achieved by consistent performances, continued personal development, and playing a key role in the major races throughout the year, specifically in the spring one-day races and time-trials. I missed the whole of the 2024 spring calendar, so I am keen to get back into these races and show myself. If I can help the team reach new heights while also growing as a rider, I’d consider the year a success.

“I’d just like to express my gratitude to everyone who has supported me throughout this transition. I’m looking forward to the journey ahead with Lidl-Trek and am excited to see what we can accomplish together. It’s an exciting new chapter, and I’m ready to give it my all.”

Lidl-Trek General Manager, Luca Guercilena, expressed his excitement about Henderson’s arrival, praising her talent and drive.

“Anna is an excellent talent with a proven ability to perform at the highest level, particularly in time trials. In the past few years, she has made a huge improvement, despite suffering a few serious injuries. It’s clear that Anna is very driven and possesses a very strong work ethic, qualities that have been illustrated especially this year after breaking her collarbone, and then bouncing back to achieve Olympic success. With Anna on board, we’re confident she will help strengthen our squad, especially in key races where her time trialling and one-day racing skills will make a difference. We’re excited to see what we can accomplish together.”

This move marks an exciting period of growth for both Anna Henderson and Lidl-Trek as they look forward to the coming seasons together.