Dutch all-rounder ready to take a step up with Lidl-Trek
Lidl-Trek are pleased to announce that Dutch all-rounder Loes Adegeest is joining the Team on a two-year contract, which will see her on board through 2027.
First a speed skater, Adegeest competed for several years on the ice and even won a gold medal at the Junior World Championships. She later made the switch to cycling full time and joined the Women’s WorldTour in 2023 with FDJ–SUEZ. Adegeest hit the ground running by winning the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, edging out future teammate Amanda Spratt.
Since then, Adegeest has showcased her versatility across a variety of terrains — performing deep into the hard classics, claiming a podium in the 2024 Tour de France Femmes individual time trial, and adding two World Championship titles in Esports racing to her palmarès. Now, she is eager to take her next step with Lidl-Trek and level up on all fronts.
The decision to choose for Lidl-Trek was a no-brainer, as from the first moment during the meeting I had, it felt like the perfect fit for what I was looking for and that feeling has only grown stronger, so I’m excited for the next years!
“I’ve always seen Lidl-Trek as a professional and well organized team, but with a good family-like atmosphere,” said Loes Adegeest. “In the races it’s a team that never goes unnoticed due to the attacking spirit. When I talked with the Team, that image was confirmed. What surprised me in a good way, is how the men’s and women’s teams and staff work together, I think it can be really interesting to be able to share knowledge. I’ve never ridden for a team where the men’s and women’s programs are so integrated, so I’m curious to see how that dynamic will be.
“Personally, I was looking for a new challenge, a step out of the comfort zone FDJ-SUEZ had become. I hope to improve myself in the classics, to colour the finals with the Team. Also the TT is something I want to take another step forward.
“The decision to choose for Lidl-Trek was a no-brainer, as from the first moment during the meeting I had, it felt like the perfect fit for what I was looking for and that feeling has only grown stronger, so I’m excited for the next years!”
“Loes has shown she’s not afraid to race aggressively and take opportunities, and her versatility makes her a real asset,” said Luca Guercilena, Lidl-Trek General Manager. “She can handle herself well in the hard classics, she’s strong in time trials as we saw at the Tour de France Femmes this year, and she brings a lot of enthusiasm about joining this Team. We’re confident she’ll be a great fit and we’re ready to support her as she takes on this new challenge.”