Tour de France stage winner Bauernfeind joins Lidl-Trek through 2027
Lidl-Trek is pleased to welcome Ricarda Bauernfeind to the Team. The 25-year-old German will race in Lidl-Trek colors through 2027.
Now in her third year in the Women’s WorldTour, Bauernfeind has built a reputation as a courageous climber who isn’t afraid to roll the dice. Her biggest result to date came at the 2023 Tour de France Femmes, where she claimed a memorable solo victory on stage 5 after attacking with 40km to go. Bauernfeind has also proven her ability in general classification battles, finishing inside the top five at the Vuelta a España Femenina and top 10 at the Tour de France Femmes.
Since 2024, a knee injury has slowed her momentum, but Bauernfeind is motivated to return to her best, and Lidl-Trek is confident it can help her rediscover her top level.
What truly stands out is the Team’s commitment to athlete development—giving riders the time and space to grow.
“I learned how to be a road racer at Canyon SRAM,” explained Ricarda Bauernfeind. “From the Generation team to the Women’s WorldTour, I grew tremendously—learning the ropes, developing as an athlete, and celebrating some unforgettable victories with a supportive team.
“Now, joining Lidl-Trek opens up an exciting new chapter filled with fresh challenges and opportunities. I’ve always admired the Team’s professional structure, which continues to evolve with Lidl’s growing involvement. The riders, the racing style, and the long-term vision have consistently impressed me. What truly stands out is the Team’s commitment to athlete development—giving riders the time and space to grow. That’s something I value deeply, especially as I still feel I have untapped potential, particularly in my GC ambitions.
“Lidl-Trek believes in my path, even after a challenging season with injury and fewer results. I’m incredibly motivated to learn from the best in the world — both riders and staff — and to give everything I have for this Team. I’m confident we’ll reach the next level together.”
“Ricarda’s talent is clear, and while the last two seasons have been particularly challenging, we believe she can return to her best — and go even further,” said Luca Guercilena, Lidl-Trek General Manager. “She has excellent racing instincts, as she showed with her Tour de France Femmes stage win. At just 25, Ricarda still has plenty of time to grow, and we will give her the right environment, expertise and support to help her maximise her potential. I’m confident we will see her back to winning ways in a Lidl-Trek jersey.”