{"id":2197739,"date":"2026-10-13T09:12:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T06:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2197739"},"modified":"2026-10-13T09:12:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T06:12:38","slug":"filippo-ganna-makes-early-exit-from-netcompany-ineos-to-move-to-lidl-trek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2197739","title":{"rendered":"Filippo Ganna makes early exit from Netcompany-Ineos to move to Lidl-Trek"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/9kHuhuA9LSaLw3UkVM4ZSi-2000-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Lidl-Trek announce early departure of Giulio Ciccone on eve of final race together at Il Lombardia\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nzpNYGsVMTW3cNSwjRLLr7-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nzpNYGsVMTW3cNSwjRLLr7-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Lucinda Brand ready for &#8216;exciting new chapter&#8217; 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I have big goals I hope to achieve with Lidl-Trek, particularly in the Classics \u2013 with the team we will have, nothing is out of reach.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Of course, the Grand Tours remain an important objective, and I look forward to supporting the team whilst taking my own chances.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-rFkC9jdzATPLdSFk4kzduC\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-rFkC9jdzATPLdSFk4kzduC slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"39-we-believe-filippo-still-has-a-lot-to-achieve-in-his-career-39-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8216;We believe Filippo still has a lot to achieve in his career&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-76e950e8-c6e8-11f1-afec-d5ee5bb9e94e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ganna is the eighth confirmed new arrival for 2027 at Lidl-Trek, after Felix Gall, Gregor M\u00fchlberger, Jordi Meeus, Georg Zimmermann, Jordan Jegat, Igor Arrieta, and H\u00e9ctor \u00c1lvarez.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What most excited the recently appointed new CEO, Andy Schleck, is the Italian&#8217;s versatility, able to operate as a leader and domestique for the team across a wide range of races. He&#8217;ll play a vital role in the team as he heads towards the latter years of his already successful career at 30 years old.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Filippo is an exceptional talent and a rider who has consistently proven himself at the very highest level of our sport. His achievements speak for themselves, but what really excites us is the range of opportunities he brings to the team,&#8221; said Schleck.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Lidl-Trek further strengthen 2027 roster with Giro d&#8217;Italia stage winner from UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkzoGmtTDFE73ydsx5Vaqf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkzoGmtTDFE73ydsx5Vaqf-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia and Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a podium finisher Felix Gall signs for Lidl-Trek for 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hrt9xbjxre7hpYJGoxA36U-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hrt9xbjxre7hpYJGoxA36U-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Jordi Meeus to leave Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe for a &#8216;different role&#8217; at Lidl-Trek<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;From time trials and the Classics to Grand Tours, there are very few riders in the peloton with his combination of power, experience and versatility.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We believe Filippo still has a lot to achieve in his career, and we want to give him the environment and support to continue pushing his limits. He is a rider who can win some of the biggest races in the world, but also make a huge difference to the success of his teammates. We have a clear plan for the future, and Filippo is a key part of turning that plan into a reality. We\u2019re really looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-italian-connection-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Italian connection<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-76e951ba-c6e8-11f1-8fc7-959a22065efe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ganna&#8217;s departure from Ineos marks the end of an era for the Italian, who found his best successes after joining from UAE Team Emirates in 2019. Riding in the team&#8217;s colours and on Pinarello bikes, Ganna won all of his Grand Tour stages, two world titles, Dwars door Vlaanderen, and broke the UCI Hour Record with the team&#8217;s support, alongside maintaining his career on the track as an Olympic Gold medallist and seven-time world champion.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He&#8217;ll join up with two of his long-term Italian track compatriots while at Lidl-Trek in the coming seasons, Jonathan Milan and Simone Consonni, and his arrival into that lead-out train could prove a deadly partnership at the Giro d&#8217;Italia and other races.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I know Simo and Jonny from riding together on the track. With Simo, it\u2019s nice to be back together in the same team after many years,&#8221; said Ganna, also pointing out his excitement to work with Pedersen.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;With Jonny, it will be great to work with him as he is a super nice guy. I also train with Matteo [Sobrero]; he really motivates me when the days are really tough.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Mads is number one for the team and I hope to be a good shoulder for him and also the other way round, I know he will be a good supporter for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Road<\/p>\n<p>Netcompany Ineos<\/p>\n<p>Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-rFkC9jdzATPLdSFk4kzduC\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-rFkC9jdzATPLdSFk4kzduC slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio slice-container-authorBio\" id=\"slice-container-authorBio\" data-component-name=\"Slice:AuthorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-author-bio-max-height=\"250\" data-author-bio-read-more=\"Read more\" data-author-bio-read-less=\"Read less\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">\n<p>James Moultrie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\nSocial Links Navigation\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">News Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>James Moultrie is a gold-standard NCTJ journalist who joined\u00a0Cyclingnews\u00a0as a News Writer in 2023 after originally contributing as a freelancer for eight months, during which time he also wrote for Eurosport, Rouleur and Cycling Weekly. 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450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig hoping to &#8216;find myself again&#8217; with switch to Uno-X Mobility after &#8216;difficult&#8217; spell at Canyon-SRAM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Brodie Chapman announces pregnancy, transfer to Liv-AlUla-Jayco for 2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" 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my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giulio Ciccone joins forces with Tom Pidcock at Pinarello-Q36.5 in 2027 after early exit from Lidl-Trek<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYdnVvPYAYQdszUmtVFWn6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYdnVvPYAYQdszUmtVFWn6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYdnVvPYAYQdszUmtVFWn6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYdnVvPYAYQdszUmtVFWn6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYdnVvPYAYQdszUmtVFWn6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Netcompany Ineos add climbers Markel Beloki and Harold Tejada as Sam Welsford exits after just one season<\/span><\/div>\n<div 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yS8vovoaxqs9ZVUbA6Due5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mikayla Harvey and Oliver Bleddyn set to strengthen Jayco-AlUla women\u2019s and men\u2019s rosters for next two years<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;What I first saw as a stepping stone transformed into a team I see as the ideal environment for me to thrive&#8217; \u2013 Leo Hayter signs up for another year at Modern Adventure<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">It &#8216;became a nightmare in a split second&#8217; \u2013 Geerike Schreurs recounts crash that left her in a helicopter on way to hospital rather than chasing Gravel World Championships title<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig hoping to &#8216;find myself again&#8217; with switch to Uno-X Mobility after &#8216;difficult&#8217; spell at Canyon-SRAM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQVavcp7GkBN7Sgu7SvkeZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQVavcp7GkBN7Sgu7SvkeZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQVavcp7GkBN7Sgu7SvkeZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQVavcp7GkBN7Sgu7SvkeZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQVavcp7GkBN7Sgu7SvkeZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">GB sprinter Matt Richardson withdrawn from Track Cycling World Championships amid reports of misconduct investigation<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full 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custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The scale of it blows me away&#8217; &#8211; Lachlan Morton eclipses 160-year-old Pony Express record by more than 19 hours in adventure across eight US states<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yVVEb5p68SHavAmgCmMoi3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yVVEb5p68SHavAmgCmMoi3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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I have big goals I hope to achieve with Lidl-Trek, particularly in the Classics \u2013 with the team we will have, nothing is out of reach.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Of course, the Grand Tours remain an important objective, and I look forward to supporting the team whilst taking my own chances.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-rFkC9jdzATPLdSFk4kzduC\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-rFkC9jdzATPLdSFk4kzduC slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"39-we-believe-filippo-still-has-a-lot-to-achieve-in-his-career-39-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8216;We believe Filippo still has a lot to achieve in his career&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-76e950e8-c6e8-11f1-afec-d5ee5bb9e94e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ganna is the eighth confirmed new arrival for 2027 at Lidl-Trek, after Felix Gall, Gregor M\u00fchlberger, Jordi Meeus, Georg Zimmermann, Jordan Jegat, Igor Arrieta, and H\u00e9ctor \u00c1lvarez.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What most excited the recently appointed new CEO, Andy Schleck, is the Italian&#8217;s versatility, able to operate as a leader and domestique for the team across a wide range of races. He&#8217;ll play a vital role in the team as he heads towards the latter years of his already successful career at 30 years old.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Filippo is an exceptional talent and a rider who has consistently proven himself at the very highest level of our sport. His achievements speak for themselves, but what really excites us is the range of opportunities he brings to the team,&#8221; said Schleck.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Lidl-Trek further strengthen 2027 roster with Giro d&#8217;Italia stage winner from UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkzoGmtTDFE73ydsx5Vaqf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkzoGmtTDFE73ydsx5Vaqf-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia and Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a podium finisher Felix Gall signs for Lidl-Trek for 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hrt9xbjxre7hpYJGoxA36U-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hrt9xbjxre7hpYJGoxA36U-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Jordi Meeus to leave Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe for a &#8216;different role&#8217; at Lidl-Trek<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;From time trials and the Classics to Grand Tours, there are very few riders in the peloton with his combination of power, experience and versatility.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We believe Filippo still has a lot to achieve in his career, and we want to give him the environment and support to continue pushing his limits. He is a rider who can win some of the biggest races in the world, but also make a huge difference to the success of his teammates. We have a clear plan for the future, and Filippo is a key part of turning that plan into a reality. We\u2019re really looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-italian-connection-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Italian connection<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-76e951ba-c6e8-11f1-8fc7-959a22065efe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ganna&#8217;s departure from Ineos marks the end of an era for the Italian, who found his best successes after joining from UAE Team Emirates in 2019. Riding in the team&#8217;s colours and on Pinarello bikes, Ganna won all of his Grand Tour stages, two world titles, Dwars door Vlaanderen, and broke the UCI Hour Record with the team&#8217;s support, alongside maintaining his career on the track as an Olympic Gold medallist and seven-time world champion.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He&#8217;ll join up with two of his long-term Italian track compatriots while at Lidl-Trek in the coming seasons, Jonathan Milan and Simone Consonni, and his arrival into that lead-out train could prove a deadly partnership at the Giro d&#8217;Italia and other races.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I know Simo and Jonny from riding together on the track. With Simo, it\u2019s nice to be back together in the same team after many years,&#8221; said Ganna, also pointing out his excitement to work with Pedersen.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;With Jonny, it will be great to work with him as he is a super nice guy. I also train with Matteo [Sobrero]; he really motivates me when the days are really tough.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Mads is number one for the team and I hope to be a good shoulder for him and also the other way round, I know he will be a good supporter for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block mb-5\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Road<\/p>\n<p>Netcompany Ineos<\/p>\n<p>Lidl-Trek<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-rFkC9jdzATPLdSFk4kzduC\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-rFkC9jdzATPLdSFk4kzduC slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio slice-container-authorBio\" id=\"slice-container-authorBio\" data-component-name=\"Slice:AuthorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-author-bio-max-height=\"250\" data-author-bio-read-more=\"Read more\" data-author-bio-read-less=\"Read less\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div>\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/5kc8nsofmMWAQECTbzYYw9-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">\n<p>James Moultrie<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\nSocial Links Navigation\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">News Writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>James Moultrie is a gold-standard NCTJ journalist who joined\u00a0Cyclingnews\u00a0as a News Writer in 2023 after originally contributing as a freelancer for eight months, during which time he also wrote for Eurosport, Rouleur and Cycling Weekly. 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450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig hoping to &#8216;find myself again&#8217; with switch to Uno-X Mobility after &#8216;difficult&#8217; spell at Canyon-SRAM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QKGKojzBN8cQzbHsgBHhRK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Brodie Chapman announces pregnancy, transfer to Liv-AlUla-Jayco for 2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" 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my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Giulio Ciccone joins forces with Tom Pidcock at Pinarello-Q36.5 in 2027 after early exit from Lidl-Trek<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYdnVvPYAYQdszUmtVFWn6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYdnVvPYAYQdszUmtVFWn6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYdnVvPYAYQdszUmtVFWn6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYdnVvPYAYQdszUmtVFWn6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/HYdnVvPYAYQdszUmtVFWn6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Netcompany Ineos add climbers Markel Beloki and Harold Tejada as Sam Welsford exits after just one season<\/span><\/div>\n<div 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yS8vovoaxqs9ZVUbA6Due5-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Mikayla Harvey and Oliver Bleddyn set to strengthen Jayco-AlUla women\u2019s and men\u2019s rosters for next two years<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;What I first saw as a stepping stone transformed into a team I see as the ideal environment for me to thrive&#8217; \u2013 Leo Hayter signs up for another year at Modern Adventure<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/V3gG5aTaX6RR4f9bXg8CCH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">It &#8216;became a nightmare in a split second&#8217; \u2013 Geerike Schreurs recounts crash that left her in a helicopter on way to hospital rather than chasing Gravel World Championships title<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pcgvkgdn6bkzB4cZpqzoD7-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig hoping to &#8216;find myself again&#8217; with switch to Uno-X Mobility after &#8216;difficult&#8217; spell at Canyon-SRAM<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQVavcp7GkBN7Sgu7SvkeZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQVavcp7GkBN7Sgu7SvkeZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQVavcp7GkBN7Sgu7SvkeZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQVavcp7GkBN7Sgu7SvkeZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/eQVavcp7GkBN7Sgu7SvkeZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">GB sprinter Matt Richardson withdrawn from Track Cycling World Championships amid reports of misconduct investigation<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full 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custom-text-styles\">&#8216;The scale of it blows me away&#8217; &#8211; Lachlan Morton eclipses 160-year-old Pony Express record by more than 19 hours in adventure across eight US states<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yVVEb5p68SHavAmgCmMoi3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yVVEb5p68SHavAmgCmMoi3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I am really looking forward to next year with such a big team like Lidl-Trek. I am super proud to join and I really can&#8217;t wait for the first training camp and to start the season in the best way possible,&#8221; said Ganna.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BeqSRtAgGQv26oXLCwLUKW-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Lidl-Trek announce early departure of Giulio Ciccone on eve of final race together at Il Lombardia<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ccjF8fuHUoJ7tQjJQc6k-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/6ccjF8fuHUoJ7tQjJQc6k-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Giulio Ciccone joins forces with Tom Pidcock at Pinarello-Q36.5 in 2027 after early exit from Lidl-Trek<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLDo8C4Qm4rbDve3CURLAP-250-80.png.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/wLDo8C4Qm4rbDve3CURLAP-150-80.png.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Lidl-Trek and Gaia Realini agree to end contract a year early<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;After eight years with my current team, opening a new chapter is super nice and I feel great motivation for the season. I have big goals I hope to achieve with Lidl-Trek, particularly in the Classics \u2013 with the team we will have, nothing is out of reach.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Of course, the Grand Tours remain an important objective, and I look forward to supporting the team whilst taking my own chances.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-rFkC9jdzATPLdSFk4kzduC\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-rFkC9jdzATPLdSFk4kzduC slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"39-we-believe-filippo-still-has-a-lot-to-achieve-in-his-career-39-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8216;We believe Filippo still has a lot to achieve in his career&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-76e950e8-c6e8-11f1-afec-d5ee5bb9e94e\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ganna is the eighth confirmed new arrival for 2027 at Lidl-Trek, after Felix Gall, Gregor M\u00fchlberger, Jordi Meeus, Georg Zimmermann, Jordan Jegat, Igor Arrieta, and H\u00e9ctor \u00c1lvarez.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">What most excited the recently appointed new CEO, Andy Schleck, is the Italian&#8217;s versatility, able to operate as a leader and domestique for the team across a wide range of races. He&#8217;ll play a vital role in the team as he heads towards the latter years of his already successful career at 30 years old.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Filippo is an exceptional talent and a rider who has consistently proven himself at the very highest level of our sport. His achievements speak for themselves, but what really excites us is the range of opportunities he brings to the team,&#8221; said Schleck.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4xWpTeyty5wM8hmpvahkuj-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Lidl-Trek further strengthen 2027 roster with Giro d&#8217;Italia stage winner from UAE Team Emirates-XRG<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkzoGmtTDFE73ydsx5Vaqf-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dkzoGmtTDFE73ydsx5Vaqf-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">2026 Giro d&#8217;Italia and Vuelta a Espa\u00f1a podium finisher Felix Gall signs for Lidl-Trek for 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hrt9xbjxre7hpYJGoxA36U-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Hrt9xbjxre7hpYJGoxA36U-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Jordi Meeus to leave Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe for a &#8216;different role&#8217; at Lidl-Trek<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;From time trials and the Classics to Grand Tours, there are very few riders in the peloton with his combination of power, experience and versatility.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We believe Filippo still has a lot to achieve in his career, and we want to give him the environment and support to continue pushing his limits. He is a rider who can win some of the biggest races in the world, but also make a huge difference to the success of his teammates. We have a clear plan for the future, and Filippo is a key part of turning that plan into a reality. We\u2019re really looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-italian-connection-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The Italian connection<\/h2>\n<p id=\"elk-76e951ba-c6e8-11f1-8fc7-959a22065efe\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Ganna&#8217;s departure from Ineos marks the end of an era for the Italian, who found his best successes after joining from UAE Team Emirates in 2019. 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