Germany 11 Jun – 14 Jun 2026 Class 2.Ncup – Stages – UCI Class Nations’ Cup
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38. LVM Saarland Trofeo 2026 – Die Teams
| Flag | Team Name (Abbreviation) | Number Range |
| 🇩🇪 | Deutschland (GER) | 1 – 6 |
| 🇩🇰 | Dänemark (DEN) | 11 – 16 |
| 🇳🇴 | Norwegen (NOR) | 21 – 26 |
| 🇬🇧 | Großbritannien (GBR) | 31 – 36 |
| 🇳🇱 | Niederlande (NED) | 41 – 46 |
| 🇦🇹 | Österreich (AUT) | 51 – 56 |
| 🇦🇺 | Australien (AUS) | 61 – 66 |
| 🇪🇪 | Estland (EST) | 71 – 76 |
| 🇱🇻 | Lettland (LAT) | 81 – 86 |
| 🇨🇿 | Tschechien (CZE) | 91 – 96 |
| 🇺🇦 | Ukraine (UKR) | 101 – 106 |
| 🇸🇮 | Slowenien (SLO) | 111 – 116 |
| 🇸🇪 | Schweden (SWE) | 121 – 126 |
| 🇸🇰 | Slowakei (SVK) | 131 – 136 |
| 🇨🇭 | Schweiz (SUI) | 141 – 146 |
| 🇫🇷 | Comité Haute-Garonne de Cyclisme (FRA) | 151 – 156 |
| 🇵🇹 | Portugal (POR) | 161 – 166 |
| 🇩🇪 | Thüringer Radsport-Verband (GER) | 171 – 176 |
| 🇩🇪 | Lidl – Trek Junior Racing (GER) | 181 – 186 |
| 🇩🇪 | Team NEO Solutions (GER) | 191 – 196 |
| 🇱🇺 | Luxemburg (LUX) | 201 – 206 |
Status: As of 28.05.2026
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The 38th LVM Saarland Trofeo (2026)—part of the prestigious UCI Junior Nations Cup—is underway from June 11 to June 14, 2026.
Because this is a major international showcase for under-19 cycling talent, the startlist primarily features national selections alongside select top-tier junior development clubs.
The provisional and confirmed national lineups featured on the 2026 startlist include:
🌍 Confirmed National Teams & Key Riders
- 🇦🇺 Australia (NAT): Connor Wright, Ollie Jirovec
- 🇦🇹 Austria (NAT): Michael Ortner
- 🇱🇺 Luxembourg (NAT): Hugo Lambert, Maximilien Outlet, Thijs Wilhelm König, Ben König, Loïc Gouveia, Dave Cichy
- 🇳🇴 Norway (NAT): Bjørnar Dahle Flesjå, Ole Jakob Garnvik, Erik Eiksund Øksnes, Sigve Torseth, Sindre Orholm-Lønseth, Kristian Haugetun
- 🇸🇪 Sweden (NAT): Olle Sundberg, Theo Alkell, Arvid Lindén, Oscar Lorentsson, Patrik Zacharzewski, Elias Wändel
🚴♂️ Specialized Junior Club Teams
- 🇩🇪 German Junior Racing Team: Mika Lohmar, Anton Hafeneger, Oskar Rist, Max Jerzyna, Felix Jerzyna, Lenny Karstedt, Felix Bell
- 🇺🇸/🇪🇺 Lidl-Trek Junior Racing: (Roster field finalizing)
📅 2026 Race Schedule Overview
The young peloton will be tackling the following stages over the four-day event:
- Stage 1 (June 11): Spiesen-Elversberg to Furpach (121 km)
- Stage 2 (June 12): Meisenthal to Epping (111 km)
- Stage 3a (June 13): Medelsheim (Individual Time Trial)
- Stage 3b (June 13): Blieskastel to Blickweiler
- Stage 4 (June 14): Habkirchen-Frauenberg to Reinheim
💡 Note: Since the race is currently live, minor last-minute adjustments, jersey assignments, and DNS (Did Not Start) markers are continuously updated by race officials. You can monitor live tracking and timing changes directly via the official Saarland Trofeo Portal.
The program for the 38. LVM Saarland Trofeo 2026 (part of the prestigious UCI Junior Nations Cup) consists of 5 stages spread across 4 days, from June 11 to June 14, 2026.
Here is the official schedule and race program:
Race Schedule & Stages
| Date | Stage | Details | Distance | Time (approx.) |
| Thursday, June 11 | Stage 1 Preis der Bromelain-POS | Spiesen (Rathaus) – Neunkirchen-Furpach (Arno-Spengler-Platz) | ~121 km | 17:30 – 20:00 |
| Friday, June 12 | Stage 2 Grand Prix de la Moselle | Meisenthal (Glaskunstzentrum) – Epping (Mairie) | ~111.3 km | 17:00 – 19:30 |
| Saturday, June 13 | Stage 3.1 (ITT) Preis des Autohauses Deckert | Gersheim-Medelsheim – Medelsheim (Individual Time Trial) | ~10 km | 09:00 – 11:00 |
| Saturday, June 13 | Stage 3.2 Preis der TERRAG | Blieskastel – Blickweiler | ~93.5 km | Afternoon |
| Sunday, June 14 | Stage 4 Preis der LVM Versicherung | Mandelbachtal-Habkirchen / Frauenberg – Gersheim-Reinheim | ~113 km | 10:30 – 13:15 |
Key Jerseys to Watch
The top junior cyclists will be fighting for these iconic classification jerseys throughout the event:
⚪ Youth Jersey: Best Young Rider (sponsored by Pfalzwerke Ludwigshafen)
🟢 Green Jersey: General Classification Leader (sponsored by LVM Versicherung)
⛰️ Polka-Dot/Mountain Jersey: King of the Mountains (sponsored by Pure Steel)
🔵 Sprint Jersey: Points Classification Leader (sponsored by Merci Poupou/Alpecin)
Safety comes first.
Dear road users and residents,
Welcome to the information page on traffic measures related to the 38th LVM Saarland Trofeo 2026. To ensure that our young cyclists can safely navigate the race routes, temporary full and partial road closures are unfortunately unavoidable. We are aware that these disruptions will result in wait times, detours, and occasional inconvenience for you. At the same time, we sincerely ask for your understanding and support:
Safety comes first. The participants are predominantly young people, and their safety is our top priority.
Temporary restrictions. All closures will be kept as short as possible and lifted immediately after the peloton has passed.
A joint effort. The Trofeo brings sports, tourism, and international attention to our region—a benefit that would not be possible without your help.
Thank you for contributing to the success of this historic youth stage race through your patience and consideration. Together, we ensure that young talents can showcase their skills under safe conditions—and that road traffic continues as smoothly as possible.
During the stage, there is a strict no-stopping zone on the right-hand side in the direction of the race. At narrow and blind spots, the no-stopping zone is extended to both sides. This generally begins 30 minutes before the start or the first or only pass and ends 30 minutes after the finish line is crossed. The relevant regulations can be found on the supplementary signs. Expect delays, as traffic will only be permitted in the direction of the race and only when the peloton is at a safe distance. Traffic traveling against the direction of the race is not permitted.
Course marshals will indicate the relevant regulations at intersections and junctions. Maps and advance signs will be used at several locations to indicate the required direction of travel in advance. Traffic control and race escort services are provided by the police.
We recommend avoiding the area entirely.
If you are within the stage’s catchment area, please note the following: Watch for the police car with the red flag. Once this vehicle has passed a location, the road is closed to traffic in both directions.
Only when a police car with a green flag passes a location will the road be reopened to traffic in that direction until the next passage.
Please refer to the passage times to see when the peloton will be at each location. We ask that you follow the instructions of the marshals and the police. These instructions are for the safety of the riders and all other road users.
Your LVM Saarland Trofeo 2026 Organizing Team
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The LVM Saarland Trofeo is one of the most prestigious under-19 (Junior) road cycling stage races in the world. As part of the UCI Junior Nations Cup, it serves as a crucial stepping stone for young talent aiming for the professional ranks.
Here is a look at how the race evolved into the major international event it is today.
1. The Origins (1988–2000s)
The race was founded in 1988 under the name Trofeo Karlsberg (named after its original main sponsor, the Karlsberg Brewery). It quickly gained a reputation for its challenging topography, featuring the rolling, punchy hills of the Saarland region in southwest Germany and neighboring areas of France and Luxembourg.
- Early Status: It originally started as a regional and national junior race but rapidly expanded its reach due to excellent organization and challenging routes.
- World Cup Inclusion: In 2008, when the International Cycling Union (UCI) launched the UCI Men Junior Nations Cup—a season-long competition featuring the world’s best national junior teams—the Trofeo was selected as one of its premier calendar events.
2. Transition to LVM Saarland Trofeo
In 2019, the race underwent a major rebranding. The German insurance company LVM Versicherung took over as the main title sponsor, leading to the current name: LVM Saarland Trofeo.
Despite the name change, the core identity of the race remained intact:
- The Border-Crossing Concept: The race is famous for its international flavor, frequently crossing borders between Germany (Saarland), France (the Grand Est region), and occasionally Luxembourg.
- The “Trofeo” Legacy: It remains organized by the Förderkreis Radsport e.V. Saarland, keeping deep roots in the local community.
3. A Breeding Ground for Cycling Legends
The Trofeo is widely regarded by professional scouts as a crystal ball for the future of professional cycling. Because it pits national teams against one another, winning or even performing well here is a massive indicator of future success.
Several past participants and winners have gone on to become superstars in the UCI WorldTour, including:
- 🇩🇪 John Degenkolb (Winner in 2007) – Went on to win Paris-Roubaix and Milan-San Remo.
- 🇸🇮 Matej Mohorič (Podium finisher) – Future Milan-San Remo winner and multi-time Tour de France stage winner.
- 🇩🇪 Nils Politt – Tour de France stage winner and Paris-Roubaix podium finisher.
- 🇩🇰 Mads Pedersen – 2019 World Road Race Champion.
4. Modern Format
Today, the race typically spans 4 days and features 5 stages (usually including a grueling double-sector day with a short individual time trial in the morning and a road race in the afternoon).
It remains a highly tactical and physically demanding event, where heavy crosswinds, steep short climbs (murs), and aggressive team racing define who gets to wear the coveted leader’s green jersey.
