2019 was Niklas’ second year with Development Team DSM and he started well, picking up wins at the Istrian Spring Trophy and the Youngster Coast Challenge in March.
However, 2020 saw a reduced race program for everyone but Niklas applied himself well and through his hard work he took the step up to the WorldTour with the Men’s program for the 2021 season.
As a sprinter, Niklas doesn’t feel any added pressure from the team when going for a result but instead it motivates him for the finish as he knows how hard his teammates have worked for him. However, as a true team player he is not afraid to do his own share of work for teammates on terrain that suits them.
Like many riders Niklas used to play other sports when he was younger, notably football and tennis, but around the age of ten he focused on cycling and hasn’t looked back since. Often training with his younger brother, he enjoys the social side of the sport and getting to experience new places.
However, he also likes to distance himself from the sport during his downtime and relaxes with non-cycling friends, going out for coffee or food.
Someone that takes the team’s philosophy of Keep Challenging to heart, Niklas is motivated to develop as a rider and become more consistent, challenging for more results.
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