On its social media pages, Visma | Lease a Bike has been thanking riders who won’t be returning in yellow and black next year. The Dutch team previously thanked Jan Tratnik and now Mick van Dijke is the next to be sent off. Both riders are making the move to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe. Mick van Dijk transferred from development team Visma l Lease a Bike.
Part one of the Van Dijke twins, meanwhile, has been sent off by the Dutch cycling team. "Thank you for allowing us to witness your impressive growth over the past few years on the front row," the team begins their farewell post.
"You started as a key player on our Development Team for almost two years and then moved on to the world team as a talented rider. From a young rider with a dream, you grew into a mature rider who knows what he wants. Riding Paris-Roubaix with your brother Tim was a childhood dream come true."
Mick finished 19th there, and his twin brother Tim finished 16th. "Now you will continue to pursue your dreams with a new team, and we sincerely wish you every success in this next chapter.' The team concluded by saying, "Forever a home-grown 🐝," referring to Visma | Lease a Bike's nickname.
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Visma | Lease a Bike wishes Tratnik all the best at Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe
"Thank you, Jan," begins Visma | Lease a Bike. "Thank you for always being there to help your teammates. Your talent is undeniable, with your win at the Omloop as the absolute highlight of your period at Team Visma | Lease a Bike." Tratnik won the Belgian season-opening classic this year after a splendid solo effort.
"We’ll miss not only your abilities as a rider, but also your smile, personality and the lessons you’ve shared," the team continues. "This year, you were part of a Giro squad that didn’t back down and were the driving force behind the Team Visma | Lease a Bike Renaissance at the Tour de France shortly afterward. Best of luck with your new team, and give Primoz our warm regards from everyone at Team Visma | Lease a Bike," concludes the Dutch team. Tratnik will be reunited with his fellow Slovenian, Roglic, with whom he raced for one year at Visma | Lease a Bike.
