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Continuing the recent wave of announcements, today Team Picnic PostNL are happy to reveal three more recruits to their Development program: Alexandre Trouvain, Ulrik Tvedt and Rick Versloot. Trouvain and Versloot will wear the team’s colours through the 2027 season, while Tvedt has a contract for 2026.
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Alexandre Trouvain
Young Frenchman Trouvain joins the Development program after two good years racing in the junior category. 2024 saw him mostly race on the very competitive French national cycling calendar where he played a role in two team time trial victories for his squad, before getting to raise his arms aloft on the final day of racing at A Travers le Beaujolais. This year saw Trouvain start his season in May, but he came flying out of the blocks on his return to racing with one-day wins at Le Gedimat Junior and Classic Région Sud, alongside the final stage and overall title at A Travers le Beaujolais. It’s not only in French national races that he’s performed well as a second place in the national championships was followed up by a stage win at the international Ronde des Vallées and mountain jersey wins at Boucles de l’Oise and Tour du Léman, the latter of which he also finished fourth on GC.
Trouvain said: “The reputation and professionalism of Team Picnic PostNL, and the fact that it offers an ideal environment to progress internationally with a very strong race calendar all really appealed to me. I am really looking forward to my first races, gaining valuable experience, and showing my motivation. I would describe myself as a serious and combative rider who enjoys working for the team. My goal is first and foremost to contribute to the collective performances while continuing my own progression towards the highest level and, ultimately, the WorldTour. I believe I can bring my eagerness to learn and improve, my fighting spirit, and my positive attitude both on and off the bike to the group.”
Team Picnic PostNL head coach Rudi Kemna added: “Alexandre is joining us straight from the junior ranks and he already showed that he is a remarkable climbing talent. His victory in the Région Sud, a very demanding race, underlined both his climbing ability and his capacity to perform in extreme conditions such as the heat. Coming from a club environment, the biggest step for him will be to grow within a professional team setting, learning about teamwork and all the aspects that are needed to succeed at the highest level. With the expert-driven structure we have in place, we are confident we can guide him step by step towards the top of the sport and help him make the transition from raw talent to a complete rider.”
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Ulrik Tvedt
Hailing from Norway, Tvedt was primarily a mountain bike rider in his younger years, although he did dabble in some cross-country skiing too, before he made the switch to road racing fully in 2022 where he has since ridden for the Lillehammer Continental Team. Gaining experience year-on-year, he took his first victory in 2024 with a sprint win from a reduced group at the Randers Bike Week, while also spending a lot of his time helping teammates to success too. This year started off well for the youngster as he took his first UCI level win with a punchy uphill sprint on the second day of racing at the Visit South Aegean Islands Tour; highlighting his possible untapped potential in those types of races.
Tvedt expressed: “What attracted me to Team Picnic PostNL is the way the team looks beyond just results. They focus on the bigger picture, on understanding what drives performance and on identifying areas where I can improve both on and off the bike. That philosophy really resonates with me and makes this a great match. I’m looking forward to joining an environment built on constant development, where improving equipment, teamwork, and personal growth all go hand in hand. I would describe myself as disciplined and dedicated, motivated by challenges and consistency, and always ready to contribute to the collective goals. My ambition is to keep developing as a rider while helping the team achieve results that reflect our hard work together. On the bike I bring curiosity and a hunger to improve, and off the bike I try to add calmness, positivity, and good team spirit.”
Team Picnic PostNL head coach Rudi Kemna continued: “Ulrik is what we would call a raw diamond. His power numbers are already very impressive, but he is still at the beginning of his journey as a rider and because of that we want to give him the right environment to further learn and hone his race craft. He needs to develop his positioning, tactical awareness, and overall race intelligence, but his mentality is outstanding. He is extremely driven and eager to improve. With strong guidance, we believe he can make quick steps, especially in climbing and stage racing, and grow in those types of races. His focus firstly will be on broad development, and we are confident that in the right setting he can progress rapidly.”
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Rick Versloot
Coming from Hardinxveld-Gissendam in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands, Versloot has dabbled in multiple cycling disciplines throughout his childhood, focusing mostly on road racing and cyclocross. The latter has helped him develop some strong technical skills and bike handling, which he puts into good use on the road. 2024 saw Versloot race mostly on the Dutch calendar, with promising results before his season ended early. This year he started with a bang and a win at the Ronde van Oud-Vossemeer; a performance which and level at which he has continued with. 2025 has seen Versloot take five wins to his name, six further day-result podiums and multiple other top 15 results; showcasing his talents as a rider that packs a strong kick come the end of a race, but also someone who isn’t afraid to go on the attack either.
Versloot said: “The strong development pathway Team Picnic PostNL offers to riders, combined with the Dutch roots of the team definitely drew me to them. I’m really looking forward to the races and training camps, and to learning as much as I can in this professional environment. I’d describe myself as a sprinter and a Classics rider, and my goal with the team is to become the best version of myself and continue progressing, and hopefully towards the WorldTour in the future. On the bike, my strengths are explosiveness and technical skills I developed through cyclo-cross, while off the bike I bring discipline and focus to everything I do. I’m excited to see how far I can go with this team.”
Team Picnic PostNL head coach Rudi Kemna concluded: “Rick is a talented Dutch sprinter who has taken a huge step forward this season. What’s exciting is that his capabilities now go beyond pure sprinting, he’s becoming a more complete rider. His selection for the European Championships already speaks volumes about his potential and progression. Over the next season, we want to continue developing his engine and endurance so he can handle stage races and complete them successfully, while also giving him opportunities to explore what he can achieve on his own. For this year, his role will be to strengthen the sprint train alongside Christiaan, but we are equally curious to see how far he can go when racing for his own chances. Rick has the talent, drive, and mindset to continue growing, and we’re excited to support him every step of the way.”
