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Three people, three stories - one goal: to compete together in one of Germany's biggest cycling races. The Lease a Bike Cycling Club 2025 made this possible. Three beginners from completely different backgrounds took on the 110 kilometers of the Hamburg Cyclassics - supported by the WorldTour team Visma | Lease a Bike.
It was a journey into cycling and the power of true community. For Theresa, Ben, and Sebastian, the past few months have been filled with motivation, doubts, progress, new routines, and countless kilometers together. Road cycling in a pack, technical skills, mental strength, nutrition, racing tactics—it was all new and challenging. But in the end, all three crossed the finish line beaming.
Theresa first entered the world of structured training as a gravel rider and discovered how much community and mutual motivation can broaden one's horizons.
Ben found the perfect mix of endurance, technique, and mental strength and made road cycling an integral part of his life.
Despite 16 years of experience, Sebastian experienced something completely new: the spirit of a team that grows together in no time, pushing and supporting each other.
Our Lease a Bike Cycling Club was there. Check out the video for a recap of the day, the race, and comments from Theresa, Ben, and Sebastian.
This intense experience was made possible by close cooperation with Team Visma | Lease a Bike, professional coaches such as Karin Lambrechtse, Maarten van Kooij, and Nathan van Hooydonck, and all the necessary equipment—from Cervélo road bikes and clothing to support throughout the race weekend.
For all three, the Cycling Club was much more than just a project. It was the start of a new passion, the beginning of genuine friendships, and proof that cycling brings people together. Or, as Theresa puts it:
“Strangers have become real friends.”
In 2026, the Cycling Club will enter its next phase, enabling new participants to surpass themselves.
