Lidl-Trek has some top stars in their lineup, as was clear from the media day on Friday. In addition to Mads Pedersen and Juan Ayuso, riders like Thibau Nys, Giulio Ciccone, Jonathan Milan, and Mattias Skjelmose also revealed their 2026 schedules. WielerFlits lists them all for you.
Thibau Nys
Thibau Nys is still deep into his cyclocross season and was therefore not present in Spain on Friday. It was announced, however, that the Belgian is set to make his debut in the Giro d'Italia. It also became clear that the 23-year-old Belgian will return to the Ardennes classics in 2026. The GP Miguel Indurain, which he won in 2025, is also back on his agenda.
Mattias Skjelmose
Mattias Skjelmose was present. The current Amstel Gold Race winner will again fully target the Ardennes races in 2026. The Tour de France is also expected to be part of his program.
Mattias Skjelmose| Race | Date |
|---|---|
 Itzulia Basque Country | 6 Apr - 11 Apr |
 Amstel Gold Race | 19 Apr |
 La Flèche Wallonne | 22 Apr |
| Liège-Bastogne-Liège | 26 Apr |
 Tour de France | 4 Jul - 26 Jul |
Jonathan Milan
Jonathan Milan will not defend his green jersey at the Tour de France in 2026. The Italian sprinter will once again focus on the Giro d'Italia, where a unique opportunity awaits him in Bulgaria to claim the first pink jersey. WielerFlits spoke with the Italian and will bring an in-depth interview later.
Jonathan Milan| Race | Date |
|---|---|
 AlUla Tour | 27 Jan - 31 Jan |
 UAE Tour | 16 Feb - 22 Feb |
| Tirreno-Adriatico | 9 Mar - 15 Mar |
| Milano-Sanremo | 21 Mar |
| In Flanders Fields | 29 Mar |
| Paris-Roubaix | 12 Apr |
| Giro d'Italia | 9 May - 31 May |
Giulio Ciccone
Giulio Ciccone's 2026 schedule was already known. The Italian is preparing for a Giro-Tour double. He has given up hope of a strong GC result in either grand tour and will instead aim for stage wins.
Mads Pedersen
Mads Pedersen has a packed 2026 schedule. The Dane intends to tick off his two remaining career goals next year. He will go all out for a victory in a monument and will return to the Tour de France after a one-year absence, where he aims to win the green jersey.
Juan Ayuso
Juan Ayuso will go straight for the Tour de France in 2026. The Spaniard is targeting a podium finish there. To prepare, he will also race the Flèche Wallonne, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and several stage races.
Thibau NysGiulio Ciccone| Race | Date |
|---|---|
| Giro d'Italia | 9 May - 31 May |
| Tour de France | 4 Jul - 26 Jul |
Mads Pedersen| Race | Date |
|---|---|
| Volta Comunitat Valenciana | 4 Feb - 8 Feb |
| Tour de la Provence | 13 Feb - 15 Feb |
| Milano-Sanremo | 21 Mar |
| E3 Saxo Classic | 27 Mar |
| In Flanders Fields | 29 Mar |
| Dwars door Vlaanderen | 1 Apr |
| Ronde van Vlaanderen | 5 Apr |
| Paris-Roubaix | 12 Apr |
| Tour Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes | 7 Jun - 14 Jun |
| Tour de France | 4 Jul - 26 Jul |
Juan Ayuso Pesquera| Race | Date |
|---|---|
 Volta ao Algarve em Bicicleta | 18 Feb - 22 Feb |
| Paris-Nice | 8 Mar - 15 Mar |
| Itzulia Basque Country | 6 Apr - 11 Apr |
| La Flèche Wallonne | 22 Apr |
| Liège-Bastogne-Liège | 26 Apr |
| Tour Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes | 7 Jun - 14 Jun |
| Tour de France | 4 Jul - 26 Jul |
