German climbing star seeks to return to his best with the support of Lidl-Trek
Lidl-Trek is excited to announce the signing of German cyclist Lennard Kämna, who will officially join the team on January 1st. Widely regarded as one of the best German cyclists in the peloton, Kämna has made a name for himself by securing stage wins in each of the three Grand Tours – Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España. His ability to deliver exceptional performances on cycling’s biggest stages highlights his remarkable talent and tactical astuteness, qualities that Lidl-Trek is thrilled to bring into its ranks. This signing also marks a reunion for Kämna with former teammates Mads Pedersen and Alex Kirsch, with whom he raced during the 2016 season.
Earlier this year, Kämna faced a significant setback after a serious crash, and while he is still on the road to regaining his best form, his unwavering commitment to recovery underscores his strength of character. Lidl-Trek is confident that Kämna will not only return to his previous heights but will also reach new levels of success with the team.
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Speaking of his move to Lidl-Trek, Lennard Kämna said: “With joining Lidl-Trek, I am now taking the next chapter in my career. The past few years have been quite important for me and now I’m excited about what’s to come. I definitely want to continue my individual development in the coming years and I certainly want to win races. Of course, I am also realistic about my accident and the injuries I got at the beginning of the year. I’m looking forward to being part of a great team, which certainly has further potential that I want to contribute to with my performance. And I’m looking forward to reuniting with team mates I’ve known for a long time from my first year as a pro – Mads Pedersen and Alex Kirsch. All in all, top pre-requisites for lots of fun on and off the bike and hopefully great achievements together.”
Lidl-Trek General Manager, Luca Guercilena, added: “Lennard is a great talent we’ve been closely watching for some time. When the opportunity arose to bring him on board, it was a clear and natural fit for our Team. His impressive track record in short stage races, combined with his proven ability to excel over the demanding Grand Tours, makes him a valuable addition. Furthermore, he is a strong time trialist, a quality which is very important when racing for general classification. Thanks to Trek’s team of expert aerodynamicists, this is something we can continue to work on with Lennard.
While he’s still recovering from a serious crash earlier this year, we’re confident that he will return to top form – if not surpass it – wearing the Lidl-Trek jersey. Signing Lennard represents a significant step forward as we continue to build and strengthen our Team.”
