After missing part of the spring season last year due to injury, Belgian star Wout van Aert returns with renewed determination. Together with a powerful classics squad, Van Aert is aiming for victories in Paris-Roubaix and/or the Tour of Flanders. “Last year’s disappointment has only fueled my motivation for the monuments,” Van Aert stated. “I want to shine in the spring classics together with my team.”

Niermann and Van Aert dream of victory in holy week of cycling

After cycling year full of setbacks, Van Aert wants to shine in 2025

The Giro d’Italia promises to be an exciting goal, with the team fielding multiple strong contenders. Sprinter Olav Kooij, who claimed a stage win in Naples last year, is aiming for more victories. “That win last year gave me tremendous confidence and helped me grow as a rider. This year, I hope to replicate that success, and maybe even surpass it,” said the young Dutchman.

Wout van Aert will also compete in the Giro. “It’s a dream to win a stage in every Grand Tour. After victories in the Tour and Vuelta, I hope to complete my trilogy in Italy this season. Last year, I had to sit it out, but this year I’m ready to go,” said Van Aert.

Experienced climber and GC contender Simon Yates, a new addition to the team, bolsters the squad’s ambitions. The 2018 Vuelta a España winner aims for a strong overall result in the Giro. “With this new team, I feel incredibly supported. I’m looking forward to achieving something great together in the Giro,” said Yates.

Kooij motivated towards new season: 'Stage win in Giro gave me confidence'

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After finishing second in 2024, Jonas Vingegaard is fully focused on winning his third Tour de France title in 2025. “I can’t wait to line up for the Tour again. It’s the race that means the most to me, and my goal is to win it for the third time,” said the Danish leader, who last year overcame a severe injury sustained in the Tour of the Basque Country.

Supported by former Vuelta winner Sepp Kuss and teammates like Matteo Jorgenson, Simon Yates, and Wout van Aert, Vingegaard is set to lead a formidable squad in France. “It’s great to see how the team has strengthened again. We’ll prepare optimally over the coming months and do everything we can to win the Tour,” Vingegaard emphasized.

Team Visma | Lease a Bike again focus on Grand Tour success: “Winning the Tour de France remains our biggest goal”

Motivated Vingegaard aims for third Tour de France win in 2025

Jorgenson determined to build on successful debut year in 2025

Later this year, the team will aim for further success in the Vuelta, building a strong formation around Vingegaard. After the historic dominance of 2023, when the team swept the podium, Team Visma | Lease a Bike is eager for another stellar performance in Spain.

“We’ll define our specific goals later in the season. Last year proved that you can’t plan everything, but I never start a race without ambition,” Vingegaard remarked.

In addition to its WorldTour goals, the team remains committed to developing young talent. The so-called White Jersey group, consisting of riders under 23, including U23 World Champion Niklas Behrens, Cian Uijtdebroeks, Matthew Brennan, and Jorgen Nordhagen, will have plenty of opportunities to showcase their potential in various races.

“We’ve crafted strong plans for the upcoming season. It’s important for young riders to have a race schedule tailored to their development, giving them opportunities to improve their skills and insights at the highest level, surrounded by experienced leaders like Jonas Vingegaard and Wout van Aert,” said Grischa Niermann, Head of Racing.

Additionally, the team wants these young talents, who often competed for victories in the junior ranks, to continue doing so as professionals. “That’s why we’ve adjusted our calendar compared to previous years,” Niermann explained. “We’ll participate in more smaller races to give our young riders the chance to compete for victories. We believe this will help accelerate their development.”

Team Visma | Lease a Bike talents ready for first season at highest level

With these goals, Team Visma | Lease a Bike is striving for success on all fronts. “Our main objective is to win the Tour de France again,” said Niermann. “Additionally, we hope to achieve our dream of winning the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix.”

CEO Richard Plugge: “For all these objectives, we have a strong mix of experienced riders and young talents, GC contenders and one-day specialists, time trialists, climbers, and sprinters. After a challenging and eventful 2024, we’re determined to aim for the very highest together this year.”

The women’s team of Team Visma | Lease a Bike made great strides last year, securing an impressive number of victories. This year, we aim to continue that trajectory with an ambitious program and goals like competing for the win in Paris-Roubaix and the first edition of Milano-Sanremo. But there is more. "In the Tour de France Femmes, our goal is to reach the podium," says Head of Coaching Jacco Verhaeren. Manager Rutger Tijssen adds: "With the arrival of Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, we’ve gained a strong rider who can compete with the world’s best. Of course, it will also take time for her to fully transition back to road racing after years of competing on the mountain bike, with last year’s Olympic title as the absolute highlight of her career."

Realistic Team Visma | Lease a Bike Women aims to learn and grow in 2025 Tour de France Femmes

Ferrand-Prévot looks forward to road cycling comeback with Team Visma | Lease a Bike Women

Additionally, Marianne Vos had another outstanding year in 2024, claiming victories in races like Amstel Gold Race and Omloop het Nieuwsblad, along with a silver medal at the Olympics and a gold medal at the Gravel World Championships. "Marianne has set her sights on some great goals again this year, with Paris-Roubaix as a key focus," says manager Rutger Tijssen.

In addition to experienced leaders, the team also boasts promising talents like CX world champion Fem van Empel or Lieke Nooijen, who made significant progress last year. Newcomers Viktória Chladonová and Marion Bunel are eager to further develop within the team. Head of Coaching Jacco Verhaeren adds, "The significant growth and further professionalization of the women’s team last year will accelerate even more. With this fantastic mix of emerging young talents and strong, experienced riders, we’re excited for the upcoming season."

Young talent and established names: Team Visma | Lease a Bike Women ready for 2025

Van Empel aims for further development in 2025 after instructive year

After successful year, Vos remains ambitious for new cycling season

The Development Team once again delivered four riders to the WorldTeam this winter. Tijmen Graat, Menno Huising, Jorgen Nordhagen, and Matthew Brennan made the step up. "This is a fantastic testament to our philosophy," says Head of Development Robbert de Groot.

"These four riders knew last year that they would be transitioning this year, and they were able to get a taste of the higher level from time to time, which makes the transition easier now. Some riders left the devo-team for a professional opportunity elsewhere, and that’s why we’ve brought in some new riders to develop. That’s the primary goal of the Development program: to learn, to experience, and to do. We don’t attach big performance expectations or numbers to this, though we remain as ambitious as ever. We’re very curious to see which riders will step up and show their potential this year. It’s incredible to work with these young, eager talents and to prepare them for the highest level."

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CEO Richard Plugge: “I am incredibly proud of these three teams. Each one is equally ambitious and driven to make 2025 a success, each with its own unique goals. As a team, we aim to win but also to inspire. We want to set an example for young people to get on their bikes, stay active, and live healthy lives. We achieve this through our performances, inspiring athletes and staff, and with our own side initiatives like Ready2Race to encourage young kids to ride a bike. I have great confidence in this new year, and I can’t wait for the road season to begin!”