Lidl-Trek men's cycling team, under manager Luca Guercilena, confirmed its strength in 2024, securing fourth place in the UCI team rankings. Guercilena expressed his commitment to pushing his riders for improved performance in 2025 and beyond, especially in Grand Tours. The team achieved notable success with 42 race wins, driven by talents like Jonathan Milan and Mads Pedersen. Significant investment from Lidl allowed the team to enhance its roster and management structure, with an eye toward future growth. Guercilena, facing personal health challenges, remains optimistic for the upcoming season.
We were a good team before Lidl came on board but our budget was limited. We need to strengthen the team and improve and we did that in 2023 and 2024. Now, we have to step up even more. We've got to show how good we really are.
I always push my riders to do well. That's my job, right?
Lidl-Trek won 42 races in 2024 thanks to the sprinting power of Jonathan Milan, Classics skills of Mads Pedersen, the stage race tenacity of Mattias Skjelmose and the young, versatile talent of Thibau Nys.
Guercilena has fought a long battle against a life-threatening lymphoma but a recent check-up has given the confidence to start the 2025 season with ambition and enthusiasm.
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