Lidl-Trek ensures their road captain will continue to pass down experience for two more seasons
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Lidl-Trek 2026 roster is slowly coming together. Another name that will wearing the American team jersey next year is Julien Bernard. The experienced Frenchman is currently in his 10th season at Lidl-Trek. And as a road captain, the 33-year-old Bernard will continue to pass on experience to his younger teammates for at least two more seasons.
"The last few years had a lot of highlights for me," said Julien Bernard in a press communication. "Last year, the Tour de France passing close to my home came with lots of emotions and is one of the highlights of my career. It will be something I will remember for a long time.
"I think all the years speak for me, it’s a bit more than 10 years that I’ve worked with the Team. This is because I feel really good here, I’m super happy to be a part of this Team, to be a part of the development to become one of the best teams in the world. It really like my family. It feels a bit stupid to say, but after 10 years of course it’s more than a team, it’s something even stronger."
"I keep improving my level, it’s always motivating to push harder and get stronger every year so I can support the leaders as much as I can. We are winning more and more so it’s super motivating to be a part of this."
Experienced road captain
"Julien has been a part of the family for a decade already," said Luca Guercilena, Lidl-Trek General Manager. "Over the years, Julien has gained a wealth of experience, and it’s been rewarding to see him now sharing that with our younger riders."
"We are proud to continue this journey with him into his 11th and 12th years on the Team. Whether it’s on the climbs or on the flat, we know that Julien will always give 100%. He continues to push himself to improve every season, and his commitment sets an example for the whole squad."
Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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