Grischa Niermann joins Lidl-Trek as Chief Sporting Officer

Grischa Niermann is departing Visma | Lease a Bike to join Lidl-Trek as Chief Sporting Officer, effective September 1. Niermann, a former professional cyclist who rode for Rabobank, has been a key figure in the management of the Dutch team since 2017, previously serving as Head of Racing.

During his tenure, which included roles within the organization formerly known as LottoNL-Jumbo, Niermann was instrumental in the team's success, contributing to ten Grand Tour victories. In his new role at Lidl-Trek, he will hold full sporting responsibility, overseeing racing, performance, operations, and technical equipment as the team undergoes a transformation following Lidl's acquisition of a majority stake.