Fränk Schleck will return to pro cycling with the squad he left nine years ago, Lidl-Trek, but this time in the team car rather than on the bike.
The 45-year-old retired from pro cycling at the end of 2016, after riding for the various iterations of Trek since 2011. Now, he will be a DS for Lidl-Trek’s women’s team, working under Ina-Yoko Teutenberg.
“It feels amazing to be back,” Schleck said. “This team means a lot to me, and there’s a real sense of pride and familiarity returning to a place with so many good memories.
“Coming in from the outside, I could immediately see the energy and direction of the project. The October camp showed me how committed everyone is to pushing standards, and it’s exciting to now be part of that process.”
“Personally, I want to contribute as much as I can on and off the field and help the team reach the next level,” he continued. “Success for me is seeing us achieve our collective goals. I’m grateful for the opportunity and I’m looking forward to sharing my experience and knowledge with the team.”
