The coach of Vingegaard leaves Visma Lease a Bike

Tim Heemskerk and the Team Visma Lease a Bike have announced the end of their collaboration after eight seasons of working together. The Dutch coach was part of the team's performance area and was integrated into the working group led by Mathieu Heijboer.

Tim Heemskerk ends his time at Team Visma Lease a Bike after eight years on the performance staff

The departure comes after a period of reflection by Heemskerk himself, who acknowledges difficulties in continuing to develop two key aspects of his work as a coach: creativity and passion. As he explains, in recent months these elements had lost space in his daily professional life, a situation that led him to make the decision to step aside.

In his farewell, Heemskerk reflects on a period marked by significant personal and professional growth. He particularly highlights the 2022 and 2023 seasons, years in which Vingeegard won the Tour de France, as the major sporting milestones of his career is within the team, not hiding the fact that there were also complex moments that contributed to his evolution as a coach. The Dutchman has confirmed that he will take some time to recharge and reflect on his future, although he makes it clear that cycling will continue to be the central focus of his life.

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From the team, Mathieu Heijboer has emphasized the importance of Heemskerk's work in building the training philosophy applied at Visma Lease a Bike and in the sporting results achieved during these years. The head of the performance area explains that the decision comes after numerous conversations held in recent months and considers it the best possible outcome for both parties.

Visma Lease a Bike has publicly thanked Heemskerk for his dedication and commitment over nearly a decade and has confirmed that the riders who were under his supervision will work with other coaches from the internal staff, although no further changes in the technical structure have been detailed at this time.