Visma's Tour de Pologne wonder commits to three more seasons with the Dutch team

Cycling
Saturday, 29 August 2026 at 01:00
Bart Lemmen at the 2026 Tour de Pologne
Bart Lemmen was not always destined to the career of a professional cyclist as flying at much higher speeds was in his veins. But towards the end of 2021, at the age of 26, Air Force officer Lemmen switched to two wheels where his talent was immediately recognized. And the 30-year-old Lemmen will continue to be a vital part of Team Visma | Lease a Bike also in years to come with a contract extension through 2029.
Already in 2023, Lemmen turned professional with Human Powered Health. In that one year, he convinced the scouts at Visma | Lease a Bike that it made sense to give a chance to then 28-year-old neo-pro. And Lemmen did not disappoint.
In fact, he immediately incorporated himself into the structure, and made a Tour de France selection in his first year with the team.
Over the next two seasons, Lemmen continued to discover the world of cycling wearing a yellow outfit. And in the meantime, he's taken further steps on his development, all of which culminated at this year's Tour de Pologne where Lemmen claimed his first WorldTour (professional) stage victory, and finished 5th overall.
"I'm really happy to have extended my contract with the team and that I'll continue to be part of Team Visma | Lease a Bike. After three years, the team feels like a second home to me. I'm very grateful for the trust the team has shown in me, and I'm looking forward to continuing this journey together until 2029," Lemmen said in a press release.
Head of Racing Marc Reef is pleased that Lemmen has committed his future to the team. "Bart's story is a special one. He has shown that with dedication, an open mindset and the right environment, it is possible to make enormous steps in a relatively short period of time. We believe he has not yet reached his ceiling. Bart is a rider who fully embraces the way we work, is an incredibly valuable teammate and continues to develop every season.”

Time for the biggest stage?

Lemmen's 2026 season already involved plenty of action, including a Giro d'Italia participation, but despite his first professional victory, Lemmen has goals he can look forward to this autumn. In September, he'll travel to Canada to be present at the GP de Québec and GP de Montréal. And while there, it's not impossible that the loyal Dutchman will be selected to be part of national team around Mathieu van der Poel at the World Championships in the latter city.
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