Danish rouleur excited to bring his strength to Lidl-Trek for the next two seasons
Lidl-Trek is excited to welcome Danish rouleur Mathias Norsgaard to the Team on a two-year contract.
Norsgaard’s arrival adds yet another family connection within the Team. The Dane joins Lidl-Trek from Movistar, following the path of his sister Emma, who signed with the women’s squad at the start of 2025. At 2m02, Norsgaard will be the tallest rider ever to wear Lidl-Trek colors, and with strength to match his height, he will be a valuable addition in a wide variety of race scenarios. His palmarès so far includes victory at the Danish national time trial championship in 2022, where he denied both Mattias Skjelmose and Mads Pedersen.
There’s no nonsense here, just pure grinta and respect for each other.
“I’m so, so excited to join the Team,” said Mathias Norsgaard. “This feels like a step up for me. At the end of the day, my job as a cyclist is to be a domestique, and I’ve been looking for that one big leader I could fully commit to. With Mads, I feel I’ve found exactly that. I want to be excellent at my job, and I have one big dream: to help Mads win a Monument.
“I’m two years younger than Mads, so I grew up knowing him without being close friends. Over the years I’ve seen him become a leader like few others in the sport—you don’t need to ask him if he’s a leader, you see it in the way he talks to riders and staff. We’ve spoken about riding together before, but cycling doesn’t always offer the perfect situation. Now it does. Mads likes big riders, and at 2m02 I’m the tallest in the WorldTour, which I think can really help me in my work as a domestique.
“My impression of Lidl-Trek is that it’s one of the best-run teams in the sport. There’s no nonsense here, just pure grinta and respect for each other. With leaders like Mads, Ciccone, Milan, and Skjelmose, I know there will always be a role for me and a clear purpose in the Team. Hearing from Emma about how the Team works only made the decision easier. I’ve raced on the same team as my sister before, and it’s a crazy but special feeling. Sharing camps and races with her brings a lot of pride to my family, and I can’t wait to experience that again.”
“Mathias is a strong engine and we’re pleased to welcome him on board for the next two seasons,” said Luca Guercilena, Lidl-Trek General Manager. “He has the power to work on the front for a long time, but also the versatility to support the Team deep into the finals. He has shown strong ability in time trials, and we believe there is still more potential to unlock there. Above all, Mathias is highly motivated to give everything for his teammates, and we are confident he will fit seamlessly into our group.”