The first rider from Lidl-Trek Future Racing to graduate to the World Tour
Lidl-Trek is proud to announce that German rising talent Tim Torn Teutenberg will move up to its World Tour program, starting January 1st 2025, on a two-year contract. The 22-year-old is the latest star in the Teutenberg dynasty, which includes several successful cyclists, among them his father, uncle, sister, and aunt, the formidable Lidl-Trek DS Ina-Yoko Teutenberg.
Tim is a versatile rider with notable achievements in both road cycling and track. In addition to his road successes, he recently represented Germany at the Olympics, where he finished an impressive 7th in the Omnium. He is also the reigning European Champion in the Elimination Race, highlighting his all-around abilities and tactical nous.
Under the guidance of Markel Irizar and Sebastian Andersen [Manager and DS of Lidl-Trek Future Racing, respectively], Tim has made a significant step forward in his road racing career. His first victory of the season came in the general classification at the Olympia’s Tour in the Netherlands, showcasing his sprinting power and race craft. Shortly afterwards came an even bigger success – winning the prestigious Paris-Roubaix Espoirs, the U23 version of the ‘Hell of the North’.
Credit - Paris-Roubaix Next Gen
Speaking about his upcoming transition to the World Tour, Tim Torn Teutenberg reflected on his time within the Lidl-Trek family and expressed his excitement for the future.
“My first year in the Lidl-Trek structure has been really nice so far, really successful with a really nice group in the devo team. It’s a lot of fun and I think we all felt welcomed into the wider team. I’m really excited to step up, I think everyone riding at this level is dreaming about becoming a World Tour rider, and I’m really excited for the upcoming two years.
“This year I’ve learnt that it’s good to be patient, and that some things take time. Maybe now in the World Tour it may take some time to adapt to the level but hopefully at some point it will come, but I just have to be patient and go step by step. As I step up, I hope to learn from the other guys, clever and strong riders like Mads Pedersen who I can learn a lot from. It would also be nice to take some good results for myself. If I can continue my path as it is now, that would be nice, but I’m not expecting it to be easy. First of all, I’m just looking to have a good start into World Tour life.”
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Lidl-Trek Future Racing Manager Markel Irizar emphasized the significance of Teutenberg’s progression to the World Tour, marking a milestone for both the rider and the Team.
“It will be special that Tim is the first rider to pass from the development team to the World Tour,” explained Irizar. “It’s special because we’ve followed Tim since he was a junior; he joined us at training camps since he was a U23 rider and we followed him during his time at Leopard. This year, with the Development Team, he made a big step and to see him progressing like this and stepping up to the World Tour will be a special moment because it’s been a work of four years, and now he’s completing the devo project.
“Tim was a bit of a late bloomer: when he first joined our training camp his values were not huge, but we knew his potential because he is a racer. When he pins on a number, he is way better than he can show in training or pure numbers. He knows how to race and is super smart, always in the right place at the right time.”
Teutenberg’s promotion highlights Lidl-Trek’s dedication to developing young talent. His rise reflects the Team’s investment in nurturing future cycling stars, paving the way for long-term success at the highest levels of the sport.
