Milan, 13 Oct. (LaPresse) – The Pro Tour team Lidl-Trek “is delighted to announce the signing of Filippo Ganna; the Italian star will join the team for the 2027 season. One of the most successful riders of his generation, Ganna is one of the world’s finest time-trial specialists and a formidable force in the major one-day classics and Grand Tours. The 30-year-old is a two-time World Time Trial Champion and excels in time trials. His road racing honours include eight stage wins at the Giro d’Italia, two at the Vuelta a España and five at the Tirreno-Adriatico. Thanks to his extraordinary power and versatility, the Italian has also played a leading role in some of the most prestigious Classics: he has finished on the podium twice at Milan–San Remo and, in 2026, won a spectacular edition of Dwars door Vlaanderen, proving his ability to translate his time-trialling skills into success on all types of terrain. Even off the road, Ganna’s track record is impressive. He was part of the Italian quartet that won Olympic gold in the team pursuit in Tokyo and has claimed numerous world titles in the discipline; furthermore, he currently holds the men’s UCI hour record.”
Cycling: Filippo Ganna is set to join Lidl-Trek from 2027
Milan, 13 Oct. (LaPresse) – The Pro Tour team Lidl-Trek “is delighted to announce the signing of Filippo Ganna; the Italian star will join the team for the 2027 season. One of the most successful riders of his generation, Ganna is one of the world’s finest time-trial specialists and a formidable force in the major one-day classics and Grand Tours. The 30-year-old is a two-time World Time Trial Champion and excels in time trials. His road racing honours include eight stage wins at the Giro d’Italia, two at the Vuelta a España and five at the Tirreno-Adriatico. Thanks to his extraordinary power and versatility, the Italian has also played a leading role in some of the most prestigious Classics: he has finished on the podium twice at Milan–San Remo and, in 2026, won a spectacular edition of Dwars door Vlaanderen, proving his ability to translate his time-trialling skills into success on all types of terrain. Even off the road, Ganna’s track record is impressive. He was part of the Italian quartet that won Olympic gold in the team pursuit in Tokyo and has claimed numerous world titles in the discipline; furthermore, he currently holds the men’s UCI hour record.”