Behrens has only been fully focused on cycling for three years. Before that, he was a swimmer and triathlete. During his three years as a cyclist, Behrens has shown impressive development that caught the attention of Team Visma | Lease a Bike even before he became world champion past week. With the Dutch WorldTeam, he will have the opportunity to continue his development for the next three years.

“I’m super happy to join Team Visma | Lease a Bike,” said Behrens. “This is a team I’ve always looked up to due to the high level of professionalism. I’m really looking forward to being part of such a great team.”

The young German excels on classic terrain and in time trials but stands out primarily because of his all-around profile. “I hope to discover my true specialty in the coming years with the help of the team. I believe I can perform well in classics, but I also want to further develop my time-trialing skills. Additionally, I’m not slow in a sprint, which is important for winning races.”

Grischa Niermann, on behalf of the sportive management of Team Visma | Lease a Bike, is pleased with the addition of his young compatriot. “Niklas is a rider with a lot of potential. He caught our attention over the past two years in several races, including the recent Tour de l’Avenir. He hasn’t been racing for long and has a lot of progression margin. We are confident that we can guide him to the next step in his still early career.”