Barré is considered a talented rider with plenty of room for further development. In recent years, he has shown himself with strong results in tough races such as the Amstel Gold Race, the Dauphiné, the Tour de Romandie, the Tour of Guangxi, and various smaller one-day races.

“The team’s story and the plans they have really convinced me,” Barré says about his move. “Team Visma | Lease a Bike is one of the best teams in the world, and I believe that with the support and structure here I can make significant progress. The team is innovative in every area: nutrition, equipment, training camps, and more. I want to challenge myself, and I think this is where I can become the best version of myself.”

Head of Racing Grischa Niermann is pleased with the Frenchman’s arrival. “Louis caught our eye during the tougher one-day races. He achieved some great results there, and he also showed himself in the Dauphiné. He is still relatively young and has good potential for growth. We believe he can continue to develop within our team and see him as a strong addition to our lineup for the demanding hilly classics.”

Barré adds: “I want to keep focusing on the hilly classics because that’s where I perform best. But I’m also looking forward to improving in week-long stage races and supporting the best general-classification riders in the world when they fight for victory.”