Welcome to the official Talent Scouting Program of Lidl-Trek Junior Racing– the development pathway connected to our WorldTour team.
Become a
Junior Racer
Where to start ?
Workout done ?
01.
The program
This program is designed to identify young cycling talents through real performance, objective data, and a responsible, athlete-centered process.
Our goal is not short-term success. Our goal is the long-term, mentally and physiologically healthy development of young athletes, enabling sustainable high performance at the very top level of the sport.
Fill out the application form
Ask your parents and join us on our training platform to apply for our 2027 roster!
02.
Our Philosophy
We believe elite performance is built over years, not months.
Our program stands for
- Long-term athletic development
- Mental resilience and joy in the sport
- Physiological health and injury prevention
- Education, balance and personal growth
03.
Information for Parents
A Responsible Pathway to Elite Sport.
Our Junior Team is committed to
- Age-appropriate training loads
- Evidence-based performance development
- Open communication with parents
- Respect for education and personal development
We strongly believe that sustainable success in professional cycling requires
- Physical health
- Mental well-being
- Patience and trust in the process
- Respect for education and personal development
04.
Information for Riders
We want to get to know you – as a rider and as a human!
To apply for our scouting program and the Lidl-Trek Junior Racing roster, you need to fill out our questionnaire, provide us with the consent of your parents, send it all over and then join our training platform Vekta to connect to your training data. You will receive an invitation code via eMail after completing the application!
After reviewing your answers and data, we might invite you for the next steps!