Irish rider graduates from stagiaire to full-time Lidl-Trek rider through 2027
Lidl-Trek is pleased to announce that after a successful period as a stagiaire, Marine Lenehan will join the Team on a two-year contract, keeping her in Lidl-Trek colors through 2027.
At 27, Marine is a relative newcomer to cycling, having only taken up the sport three years ago. Since then, her progress has been remarkable. After earning a bronze medal at the Irish National Championships, Marine joined Lidl-Trek as a stagiaire in August 2025 and quickly impressed with her work ethic and strength on the bike. She gained valuable experience racing at the Tour de Pologne, GP Stuttgart, and GP Wallonie, showing her ability bike against elite competition.
It’s been both challenging and rewarding, and it’s definitely confirmed that this is where I want to be.
“My time as a stagiaire with Lidl-Trek has honestly been an incredible experience,” said Marine Lenehan. “It was a big step up, and I’ve learned so much in such a short space of time. The level of professionalism, the support from the staff, and the team environment have all been amazing. From the very start, everyone was so welcoming and there is a real family vibe within the team. I’ve loved testing myself in the races and seeing how I measure up against some of the best riders in the world. It’s been both challenging and rewarding, and it’s definitely confirmed that this is where I want to be.
I’m absolutely thrilled to be able to join as a full-time rider, and honestly, it still feels a bit surreal! It’s a real pinch-me I’m dreaming moment. I still feel quite new to the sport, which makes this opportunity even more exciting. I only started cycling a few years ago and completely fell in love with the sport. The freedom, the community, and the constant drive to push my limits. To now be joining a team like Lidl–Trek full-time is something really special.
My main goal is to keep developing as a rider improving all aspects of my performance: physically, tactically, and mentally to gain more experience at the top level and contribute to the team wherever I can. Long term, I want to establish myself as a reliable teammate and hopefully start targeting some results of my own. But right now, it’s all about learning, growing, and making the most of every opportunity. A huge thank you to everyone at Lidl–Trek for believing in me. I can’t wait to line up alongside my teammates and give it everything in 2026!”
“Marine’s story is a great example of what’s possible with dedication and talent,” said Luca Guercilena, Lidl-Trek General Manager. “In just a few years, she’s made huge progress and shown the qualities we value most – a willingness to learn and to work hard for her goals. We believe she has a lot more potential to unlock, and we’re excited to help her continue developing within our structure.”