‘A lot of opportunities’ – Lorena Wiebes confirms move to SD Worx in 2023 after contract clause triggered

Double Tour de France Femmes stage winner Lorena Wiebes will leave Team DSM to join SD Worx in 2023. Wiebes, 23, was the subject of much speculation during the 2022 edition of the inaugural women's Tour, with reports suggesting that she could leave DSM. Ad/> And whilst she was under contract with DSM for the future, there was a clause in her contract that would allow her to leave should she receive “an improved offer” from another team, something SD Worx have clearly done.

/> Tour de France FemmesInside FDJ at TDF Femmes: Uttrup Ludwig soars as new era begins in women’s cycling2 HOURS AGO In a team statement SD Worx confirmed that Wiebes would sign a three-year contract until 2025, adding that “Team DSM and Team SD Worx reached an agreement on the transfer after joint consultation.” Wiebes, who has 17 wins this season, admitted that she would have liked to stay at DSM but was excited about the opportunities provided by SD Worx. /> «For years I have dreamed of being part of the world's best UCI women's team with several world-class riders who I can pull myself up by,» Wiebes said in the team statement. «In principle I would have liked to stay with my current team but I got an offer from Team SD Worx with a lot of opportunities.

I look back with pride on an instructive and very successful time with Team DSM. I will try to make it a successful remaining term of this season.» «Lorena is a pure sprint star. When it comes to pure speed, she is by far the best,» added SD Worx sports manager Danny Stam.