"With the aim of becoming the number one road cycling team"; Lidl-Trek lands major signing and calls it a "monumental moment"

“Successful conclusion of contract: Lidl acquires majority stake in Lidl-Trek with the aim of becoming the number one road cycling team,” the team opens in its statement. “Following the announcement in the middle of the year of its intention to acquire a majority stake in the UCI WorldTour Team Lidl-Trek, the two partners, Lidl and Trek Bicycle, now announce the successful conclusion of the contract.”

Trek will retain “a significant stake,” while “the expansion of this joint collaboration contributes to achieving the long-term goal of becoming the most successful team in international cycling, underpinned by a shared culture and firm values,” according to the German-American team.

Everything was finalized during the training camp at Lidl Germany's headquarters in Bad Wimpfen. The team had gathered there to kick off preparations for 2026. According to the team, more than 160 employees were present, including the men's and women's teams and new signings such as Juan Ayuso.

“Furthermore, a part of the Lidl Germany headquarters in Bad Wimpfen will serve as the team’s new home in the future, symbolizing a commitment to shared infrastructure,” the team announced. “A new logistics center, which will include the team’s organization, and a dedicated performance area are planned.”

“The latter is intended to support the Lidl-Trek team in achieving its own goals in the long term, while at the same time increasing its attractiveness to young, up-and-coming talent,” the team said optimistically about the future.

Roger Gierhart, vice president of Trek, shed light on the matter. “Expanding the partnership between Trek and Lidl is the perfect way to cap off an incredible season on the road for Lidl-Trek. Together, we have the resources, tools and expertise to take this team to the very top of the sport..”

Thomas Rohregger, who holds an important position at Lidl, said: “The signing of this contract marks a monumental moment for Lidl-Trek. We approached this project with immense respect for the legacy that Lidl-Trek has built, and we are now formally and jointly committing to the next chapter.”

Rohregger provided some more context. “The partnership is based on the strategic goal of transferring Lidl’s organizational excellence to Lidl-Trek and combining the expertise of both co-owners to achieve our ambitious goals. The combined resources and expertise are intended to accelerate the team’s performance development in the coming seasons,” he said.