Team LottoNL-Jumbo signed Belgian Floris de Tier from team Topsport Vlaanderen for the next two years, through 2018. The Dutch WorldTour team will use De Tier as a talented climber.

“Floris De Tier is a talented climber,” Sports Director Nico Verhoeven said. “That’s how we’re going to use him, as well. He started his cycling career as a cyclo-cross rider, but excelled as a climber. That’s why he moved to the road. He quit athletics at a late age to become a cyclist, so he’s still developing. He’s going to make his step to the WorldTour now. His signing fits with our philosophy to bring young talents for the highest level.”

High mountains

“After our first conversations, I immediately felt comfortable with the team,” De Tier added. “The professional way of working encourages me. Team LottoNL-Jumbo is the most logical step in my career. The experience in the team is going to help me in my development. My former team-mate Sven Nys told me that I had to make the step towards the road. This is my third season on the road. I’m looking forward to race more in the high mountains next season. It’s going to make me stronger.”