Has Visma found their next talent after Vingegaard and Van Aert: “We must not forget that he is still only nineteen”

Matthew Brennan continues to impress as one of the most exciting young talents in cycling, with a dominant display over the weekend that further strengthens his growing reputation. The 19-year-old from Durham, who made history earlier this year by becoming the youngest rider to finish on the podium in a WorldTour race at the Tour Down Under, has now added two more victories to his name in the under-23 ranks.

On Saturday, Brennan claimed victory at the Tour des 100 Communes, and after crossing the line first, he credited his team for their role in executing the race plan to perfection.

"We rode very well as a team today," Brennan said afterward via his team's website. "We raced aggressively and stuck to the plan. I am extremely proud of the guys who played a big part in the victory."

His weekend of success didn’t stop there. On Sunday, he doubled up by winning the Grand Prix de Lillers, capping off a remarkable two days of racing.

"I have enjoyed the past two days," Brennan said. "It's very satisfying to execute a plan and see it come together perfectly. Winning a race is great, but winning two in two days feels special. I have to thank the team for their hard work this weekend. We can be proud of what we've achieved here."

Brennan’s performances have only added to the growing belief that Team Visma | Lease a Bike may have unearthed their next big star. In a squad boasting elite names such as Jonas Vingegaard, Wout van Aert, and Matteo Jorgenson, the young Brit is making a name for himself as one of the standout prospects in the sport.

The team was delighted with the weekend’s results, with sports director Robert Wagner praising the collective effort and highlighting Brennan’s potential.

"Everyone played an important role in our victory. We were the top favourites at the start, but you always have to finish. The boys took on their responsibility in the service of Matthew, who was then able to finish convincingly."

Wagner also spoke about Brennan’s balanced approach to his development, acknowledging that despite his breakthrough at WorldTour level, he remains committed to gaining valuable experience in the under-23 ranks.

"Matthew has already shown himself at the highest level but also indicated that he wants to ride in the Development Team races. He realizes that he can still learn a lot at this level. This illustrates his ambition to improve constantly."

"Matthew has been part of the WorldTour team since this season, but we must not forget that he is still only nineteen," Wagner added. "It's good for both him and the team that he competes in U23 races like this. He's one of the biggest talents out there, and he proves it time and time again. We can look back on a perfect weekend."